Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Many Faces of Geneva

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About this activity

Pride and love, gluttony and moderation, justice and anger, envy and courage go hand in hand in Geneva. In this tour you will not only manage to see all the main sights of this city, but also look at them from a different angle — from the perspective of human vices and virtues.

The monument in honour of Empress Elisabeth ”Sissi”, who was stabbed to death, is located not far from the “doing a good deed” Jet d'Eau fountain. The monument to Jean-Jacques Rousseau reminds visitors of a man who promoted ideas of social equality, but at the same time confessed to affairs with married women and masochism. The building known to serve as a shelter to orphans and bread for the poor in the Middle Ages was also used to lock up beggars and the insane, but the theologians depicted on the Reformation Wall were later taunted with inflexibility, mercilessness and heartlessness.

We will guide you through the key places of Geneva and tell the true story of the real people and their sins and virtues.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, French
Operated by: myFive

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Information about all main tourist sights of Geneva
Included: Stories about how main sights are related to justice, courage and other virtues
Included: Stories about how main sights are related to anger, envy and other sins
Included: Qualitative audio guide recorded by professional speakers
Included: Clear explanation of the route with photos and detailed directions

Not included

Not included: You will need to have your own mobile phone with internet and headset
Not included: There will be no live guide. Instead, you'll explore the city using the link provided after booking

Itinerary

La statue de Sissi Geneve

10 min

Embark on this captivating journey starting near the statue honoring the empress tragically taken by an anarchist. Uncover the intricate details of this event, delving into the how and, more importantly, the why.
Jet d'Eau

5 min

Marvel at one of the world's largest fountains, pondering its contribution to making the world a better place.
Brunswick Monument

5 min

Proceed to a monument dedicated by a generous benefactor, exploring the significance of his donation and discovering images of virtues adorning the structure.
Statue de Jean-Jacques Rousseau

10 min

Encounter the monument commemorating Jean-Jacques Rousseau, delving into the sins he openly confessed.
Monument National

5 min

Venture to the National Monument and unravel the story behind its triumphant selection in a competition for erection.
The Flower Clock

10 min

Take a moment with the Flower Clock, unveiling its ties to the concept of pride.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Geneva

5 min

Explore the Lutheran church, delving into diverse religious perspectives on the impact of sins and good deeds on an individual's salvation. Adjacent to the church lies the Palace of Justice, where the profound connection to mercy will be unveiled.
Place du Bourg-de-Four

10 min

Embark on a discovery of the monument representing a Genevan champion for justice, unraveling the history of past red-light districts.
Cathedrale Saint Pierre

20 min

Gaze upon St. Pierre Cathedral, understanding its association with the virtue of temperance. Explore the statue of the Prophet Jeremiah, often referred to as "the weeping prophet." Progress to the Town Hall building, where the stone bench witnessed the pronouncement of death sentences by Geneva's judges.
Reformation Wall

10 min

Journey to the Reformation Wall, learning which theologians faced criticism for inflexibility, mercilessness, and heartlessness.
Statue General Guillaume-Henri Dufour

5 min

Witness the statue of Guillaume-Henri Dufour, gaining insight into his valiant struggle against evil.
Buste Henri Dunant

10 min

Encounter the bust of a Red Cross founder, discovering the intricacies of his life and uncovering surprising parallels with Leo Tolstoy.
Fontaine de l'Escalade ou de Bel-Air

5 min

Conclude your tour with a visit to the fountain that stands as a testament to the courage of the Genevans.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the designated meeting point, there won't be a live guide present. We invite you to commence this self-guided tour using the link provided at the time of booking.

End point

Using your ticket

Please find your links to the self-guided audio tour below:

In English language:

https://myfive.travel/en/quest/3/

In French language:

https://myfive.travel/fr/quest/4/

Password: 1818

Copy the necessary link and paste it into your internet browser to access the tour, and your journey through the city will begin!

Your links are accessible simultaneously from different mobile phones. This means that you can share the links with other participants and enjoy the tour, each using your own phone.