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Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

3.8 (443 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation
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Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

About this activity

Home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva is Switzerland's second-most popular city and one of the greenest cities in Europe. Visit Geneva on a bus, go for a ride on a mini-train, or walk around the cobbled streets of the Old Town

You will be taking a step back in time with Saint Peter’s cathedral, Place Bourg-de-four, original market place, the arsenal and the town hall; lose yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally and influential town.

This sightseeing tour allow you to discover Geneva’s most famous attractions, including the iconic Flower Clock, symbol of the city's watchmakers and love for nature, and the impressive fountain, Jet d’Eau. This is your opportunity to snap some pictures of the magnificent spray from the fountain.

Listen as your guide explains the importance of this city as a diplomatic and financial center, and pass through the district around the UN building.

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At a glance

Duration
2–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 45 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Keytours (Switzerland)

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Admire the beauty of Geneva lake and its famous fountain
  • Included: Orientation tour of the city of Geneva
  • Included: Mini train or walking tour in the Old town (depends on weather)
  • Included: Relax with a cruise on Lake Geneva (if option selected)
  • Included: Photo stop at the broken chair and United Nations
  • Included: Transport by coach in International disctrict

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    15 min

    Meet your guide & Board the coach

  2. Palais des Nations

    15 min Admission not included

    See the European headquarters of the United nations on the Nations Square, you will see the flag of all the countries members!

  3. Broken Chair

    2 min

    One of the symbol of Geneva: the broken chair that represent landmines

  4. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

    Passing by

    Snap a picture of the first organisation of Geneva: the red cross

  5. Jet d'Eau

    Passing by

    Discover the majestic fountain of geneva, 140 meters high

  6. The Flower Clock

    Passing by

    The biggest flower clock of the world representing importance of watches and botanic

  7. L'ancien arsenal

    Passing by

    Discover the old grain storage which is now an arsenal keeping the canons, the square is decorated with 3 mosaics that represent 3 important moment in the history of Geneva

  8. Stop 8

    45 min

    Discover the old town walking in winter time and by mini train in summer

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Place Dorcière

End point

  • The tour finished after the cruise on the lakeside, which is only one block down from the original starting point the bus station

Using your ticket

  • Please note that the Old Town Tour by mini-train can be replaced by a walking tour due to adverse weather conditions

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Tour runs all year round, however please note that the visit by mini-train is possible only if the weather allow it

  • please note the cruise depends on the boat company, sometimes there is one hour waiting between the city tour and the cruise

  • The tour option (KTG207) City Tour & Cruise is currently unavailable due to the off-season for the cruise. It will be available from April 1, 2025, to October 15, 2025, and again from April 1, 2026, to October 25, 2026.

Options

  • (KTG207) City tour & Cruise

    (KTG207) - City tour & Cruise: Visit the international district, the old town and take a cruise ride at Lake Leman

  • (KTG202) City tour

    (KTG202) - City tour

Traveller ratings

3.8 out of 5 · 443 reviews
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