Guided tours Geneva

Here's an excellent way to discover the shores of Geneva and the region from a completely different angle. Founded in 1873, CGN has a fleet of 19 boats, including 8 Belle Epoque vessels. Departing from the quays of Mont-Blanc and Jardin Anglais, as well as Pâquis and Eaux-Vives, you can cruise along the beautiful shores of the Geneva harbor, or head for other cities (Nyon, Yvoire, Evian, Lausanne). It also offers a wide range of hourly, day, evening and gourmet cruises, with numerous escapades to Swiss and French shores.

Sail on Lake Geneva, its waters changing according to the season or the light, between the Alps and the Jura mountains, to discover the Swiss shores from another perspective. It's a unique experience. In addition to its regular shipping services, CGN also offers a wide range of cruises, the jewel in the crown of which is its fleet of superb Belle Époque cruise ships, commissioned between 1904 and 1927. These steam- or diesel-powered boats with side-mounted paddlewheels look great. Come aboard the flagship of this historic fleet, aptly named La Suisse, or one of its luxurious companions: Savoie, Italie, Montreux (the oldest!), Rhône, Vevey, Helvétie or Simplon. Dinners, fondues, lunches and sightseeing tours are a must! A unique heritage preserved by CGN.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover Geneva in an authentic tramway dating from the ^20th century! The Geneva Tramway Museum Association, which is in charge of their conservation, offers an unusual tour. From May to October, one Sunday a month, the streetcars take us back in time to discover the city, from Carouge to the Nations, passing through Plainpalais, from Rive to Place Neuve and back down to Carouge. A must try!

It is difficult to visit Geneva without paying tribute to one of its unavoidable specialties: chocolate. Over the years, the quality and unique flavors of Swiss chocolate have not wavered. The Geneva Tourist Office has set up a very original program to allow travelers to taste the various flavors and aromas of Geneva's chocolates. The concept is simple: the purchase of the "choco pass" allows to test a wide range of chocolates in a "tasting plate" proposed in the stores listed in the "choco pass".

Strolling along the banks of Geneva from Swiss Boat promises you a gentle stroll rich in discoveries. The Swiss Boat company organises several types of themed cruises, for example "Along the Rhône", or the cruise known as "The Mermaid". Routes last up to 2 hours 45 minutes for the cruise along the Rhône, which takes you to Peney (gastronomic stopover at the Café de Peney) or Verbois. The company also rents yachts and boats for private events.

Keytours has more than one trick up its sleeve to offer you a tour that meets your expectations. For the fun part, go on board a small train and receive live commentary on one of the 3 themed tours: "the old town", "the parks and residences", or "international Geneva". A range of daily excursions goes to the neighboring towns and mountains: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (package including the Aiguille du Midi or the Mer de glace), Gruyères (Cheese and Chocolate factory), Lausanne-Montreux-Chillon (includes the cruise to the Chateau).

The association Pré en Bulle proposes to create links between the districts of Grottes, Cropettes, Montbrillant by activating the associative and collective fabric. It sets up activities for children, teenagers and the general public. In addition to the bicycle exchange, it offers an original way to discover Geneva, and more particularly the Grottoes district. Why not take a bike or simply your two feet, a headset and let yourself be guided through the unusual places of the district, in a completely free way? The audio recordings are provided by the association, as well as the mp3 player if you don't have one with you. Visiting this neighborhood with locals, on a bike, is a very personalized way to get to know all the details.

Experience Geneva's historical moments as if you were there! Every Sunday, at the Brunswick monument, a guide in a cap awaits you and accompanies you to seven statues of historical figures who share the urban landscape of Geneva. A dozen actors and actresses in costume perform 4 to 5 minute sketches. Head for the landing stage for the re-enactment of Sissi's assassination, Rousseau Island, the bust of Henry Dunant or the Reformers' Wall... A walking tour, exclusively outdoors, with no particular difficulty.

It's a very interesting and original concept. If you're a book lover or a keen cyclist, you won't want to miss these guided tours. It's an excellent idea to explore a city, in a small group and by bike, following in the footsteps of literary personalities who have left their mark on its history. The idea comes from Sita Pottachuvera, an independent heritage guide, literature enthusiast and eco-citizen. Discover Geneva's heritage through its literature. At the end of the tour, visitors are invited to discuss the works they have read.

Geneva Escapade team members are deeply attached to their city, and will share its beauty, wealth and past with you through its history: traditional escapades or original and unusual themes, such as "Bridges", international tours like "Humanitarian Geneva" or special tours for "Newcomers". The website offers a fine selection of tailor-made guided tours, corporate events, local produce tastings and afterwork tours.

They are unavoidable in big cities: these very typical little trains. Here they are called Trolleys. They also take us to discover Geneva with different circuits: one through international Geneva and NGOs, with a ride in the hills to admire the magnificent view of the city and the lake. The other through streets and alleys to discover the old town which has 2,000 years of history. 3 open-air itineraries. Let's go ahead and discover the city at a pace that makes it easy to take photos!

It's a real pleasure for young and old alike to climb aboard this adorable little red train, which runs on solar and electric power. It's like being back in the days of the steam locomotive, but on a pollution-free train. There's a lovely walk along the left bank of the lake, from the Jardin Anglais to the Parc des Eaux Vives. From March to the end of December, the tourist office also offers a minitrain tour of the old town, from Quai des Bergues to Place du Bourg de Four via the Rath Museum.

A team of people who are passionate about Geneva's cultural heritage. The guides reveal unique anecdotes about the history, urbanism and literature of Geneva. We offer a wide range of themed tours in addition to the famous "must-see" tours. You will also have the choice between unusual tours or tours focused on art and archaeology, women, architecture and urbanism, literature, with themes such as "Frankenstein's Geneva" (Mary Shelley wrote her work in Geneva) and many others!

The association Dimanche à pied promotes walking in the canton of Geneva and organizes accompanied walks and cultural excursions. The walks are guided by passionate people and do not exceed 4 km and 2 hours. They are scheduled from April to November. If you are with your family, visit www.genevefamille.ch/N173923/dimanche-a-pied.html. This, in addition to the Sunday walks, is an excellent source of information for hikes, activities and cultural outings with children.