Private Tour

A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Geneva’s Old Town

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Mobile ticket

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Place du Bourg-de-Four

Pl. du Bourg-de-Four, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

The tour starts at Place du Bourg-de-Four in the heart of the old town. To go there, you can climb up to the old town from anywhere.

What To Expect

Place du Bourg-de-Four

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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