Private Tour
A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Geneva’s Old Town
Overview
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll meet the movers and shakers behind Geneva's Red Cross and the Protestant Reformation. Join producer Ariel Peter Haemmerlé - a certified Geneva tourist guide - as you explore Geneva's old town.
You'll embark on a journey to bygone Geneva and discover how a small city left a surprisingly large footprint in the fields of ethics, politics, history and science. On this walking tour, you’ll stroll through the cobbled streets to hear stories that began over 2,000 years ago and others that take us to the present day. Pierre will tell you who founded the city, what role the Celts and the Romans had in its formation, and who the Burgundians were.
You’ll learn about the Protestant Reformation, the Swiss Confederation, and the founding of the Red Cross and the Geneva Conventions.
Come along and explore Geneva's beautiful, storied corners as you retrace its journey to becoming one of the world's smallest cities with global significance.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
What To Expect
Begin your journey at the old marketplace, Bourg-de-Four, and immerse yourself in Geneva's rich history. While passing by, any purchases made at the marketplace or entrance fees to nearby attractions are not included in the tour cost.
Walk by Geneva Cathedral, also known as St. Pierre Cathedral, and admire its architectural grandeur. While passing by, any entry fees to visit the interior or climb the tower are not included in the tour cost.
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A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Geneva’s Old Town
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Meh
Rachel K,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00Long process to download the map. The actual tour, while interesting enough about a small part of old down Geneva, is like attending a history lecture albet with a good voiced teacher. The church it covers extensively is interesting but you don't really need the tour for that. The navigator in the app is slow to upload so you walk a ways, think you're good, then it uploads and you're in the wrong place. Uggh.
Great overview of Geneva at our own pace.
Michelle M,
Jun 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00We loved the GPS technology, and the narrator was excellent. We learned so much about the area, which greatly enriched our experience.
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