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Indulge in a private adventure through Geneva's tantalizing blend of chocolate and watchmaking! Dive into the city's rich history as we explore iconic landmarks like the Mont Blanc Bridge, Jet d'Eau, Rue du Rhône, where luxury boutiques await. Treat your taste buds to exquisite chocolate tastings at Favarger, Geneva's oldest chocolate manufacturer, and unravel the secrets of Geneva's watchmaking legacy. Join me on this private tour and you'll walk away with some incredible memories to cherish.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The monument is located right next to Ritz Carlton and Beau Rivage hotels. Look for the tour guide wearing a badge and a small Swiss flag.
The tour ends in the heart of the Old Town, in front of the Geneva Cathedral.
Itinerary
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1
Best place to see both sides of Rhone River and admire Lake Geneva.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Jet d'Eau
One of Geneva's landmarks, Jet d'Eau has a less known story that links it to the watchmaking industry.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Batiment des Forces Motrices
Water, watchmaking industry and les cabinotiers - learn their stories while strolling along Quai des Berges and cross the Rhone River on the other bank close to Geneva's former hydro power plant.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
It is one of the best-known shopping lanes in downtown Geneva. It gradually took its current form in the 18th century, and was extended further east from the riverside in the middle of the 19th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Dive in Geneva's sweet history while enjoying chocolate tasting at one of the oldest chocolate manufacturer in town.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Place Bourg Du Four
One of the oldest square in Geneva is located at the very heart of the Old Town. Historically, all roads leading to Geneva led inevitably to the Place du Bourg-de-Four, whose market has been of major importance since the 9th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
It is a former Roman Catholic cathedral that was later converted into a Reformed Protestant Church. It is known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Maison Tavel
Destroyed by fire in 1334, it was rebuilt by the Tavel family of the Geneva nobility, which gave the house its character as a fortified mansion and urban palace.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9L'ancien arsenal
Admire the mosaic wall mosaic depicting 3 important historical moments in Geneva's timeline.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
The International Monument to the Reformation dates back to 1909.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Chocolate tasting at an artisanal chocolate shop founded in 1875, who work in the purest Swiss tradition.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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