L'Ancien Arsenal

Your expert local city guide will show you the city's best parts, including hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. ITINERARY: STANDARD Sightseeing places we can easily visit during the tour are: • Jet d’Eau: Large fountain and one of the city’s most famous landmarks. • Jardin Anglais: The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views. • Geneva Flower Clock: It is an outdoor flower clock that has around 6,500 plants and shrubs used for the clock face. Several plants open and close their flowers at different times of the day. • Geneva’s Old Town: Switzerland’s largest historical city, dominated by St. Peter’s Cathedral. Historical buildings, mysterious museums and famous secret passageways are well kept by the residents. • St. Pierre Cathedral: It was a former Roman cathedral that was converted to a reformed protestant church during the Reformation. • La Tour de l’Horloge (Tour du Molard): This clocktower was mentioned as early as the 14th century, it was part of the fortified enclosure of the lower town. • L’Ancien Arsenal: A small compact artillery museum with a collection of vintage canons and colourful battle-themed mosaics. • Place du Bourg-de-Four: A fortified city and a lovely old square with restaurants and shops. • Reformation Wall: This stone wall monument honours the Protestant Reformation & its founders, including John Calvin. • Promenade de la Treille: Elevated promenade that boasts one of the longest benches in the world & scenic city views. • Palace of Nations: The Palace of Nations is the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS we can visit include: • Île Rousseau: The Île Rousseau is an island and park in Geneva, situated in the middle of the Rhone. It was named after the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. On the island is a statue of Rousseau. • Bain des Paquis: Popular public bathhouse on a pier in Lake Geneva that turns into a sauna during winter. • Bâtiment des Forces Motrices: French for “Power plant building” is the powerhouse of a former hydropower plant. • Musee d’Art et d’Histoire: Largest art museum in Switzerland with monumental art pieces. Please note that it is not guaranteed to visit all the sightseeing places listed here. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.

This experience is truly unique, offering a level of personalization that is unparalleled. We have taken care of every detail to ensure that your day in Geneva is nothing short of unforgettable. As one of the world's most beautiful cities (ranked as the 6th best city to live in), we want to give you an experience that lives up to this distinction. Not a single minute of your time will be wasted. Our expert guide will lead you through International Geneva, followed by a visit to the secrets of the Old City (VIELLE VILLE), before concluding at the stunning waterfront. By the end of our journey together, you will feel like a true local. We'll share fascinating facts, including records achieved here, and historical data about each point on the itinerary. We'll visit unique spots that are not on typical mass tours, giving you the opportunity to capture truly one-of-a-kind photos. Our goal is for you to fall in love with the city and return time and time again. That's our promise to you!

Tired of monotonous guided tours crammed with impossible-to-remember historical dates? So am I! That's why I've created a unique audio tour, the perfect blend of fun facts, surprising anecdotes and piquant humor. This tour is for those who want to have fun while discovering the city. No encyclopedic history lesson, just the essentials and behind-the-scenes stuff that conventional guides don't tell you. I've lived in Geneva for over 30 years, so believe me, I know what I'm talking about! There's no filter here: I'll tell you the good things as well as the little truths about the city. You're 100% on your own, so go at your own pace, take a shopping break or a fondue stop. And above all, enjoy! So, are you ready for a tour that's off the beaten track? Start your audio and let us surprise you!