Geneva is known for its lake and the jet d’eau (140 m high fountain), the flower clock and luxury watches and its historical Old Town. But do you know the stories behind these landmarks and places? And did you ever wonder how this little city-state at the tip of the lake become the smallest of the world’s major international cities?
Let’s travel together through 2000 years of history along the waterfront where the first inhabitants settled, through the medieval commercial center of the lower city and up the cobbled streets to the heart of the Old town.
You will be captivated by this cultural and historical tour as you relive the religious, political and economic chapters of the Geneva story.
This tour is the most popular with Geneva Tourism and requested by visitors and residents alike - it includes a visit in the Cathedral (and the Maison Tavel upon request).
From the Flower Clock to the City Hall
Approximately 2 hours
CHF 200 for the tour
As from 10 years old and physically accessible with some uphill and paved streets in the Old Town
Not only did Catherine make us feel at ease and adapted the history tour to our hotel jobs but she also genuinely shared her passion of Geneva to us.
Young and old enjoyed the warmth and passion of this storyteller. An original and much-appreciated idea for celebrating a family event. (original comment in French)
Her passionate storytelling, with both words, gestures and lot’s of humor, along with her nice personality, made my students tell her in the end it was the best guided tour they had ever had...
Photo: view of the Old-Town - Genève Tourisme