Timeless Geneva: Discover Old Town & Cultural Treasures

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Start at the Bourg-de-Four Square. The oldest square in the city has always been the favourite gathering venue in the city where locals and tourists hang out to enjoy a wealth of lovely cafés and restaurants. It also hosts many markets, shops, and departmental stores nestling between the historic facades. Another point of interest is the Passage des Degres-de-Poules, an enigmatic narrow staircase of 67 steps on the north side, leading up to Saint Peter's Cathedral.

   15 minutes here

2. Next, visit the emblematic St. Peter's Cathedral, located on the hill overlooking the Old Town, combining various architectural styles from Gothic to Ancient. The gorgeous temple now houses archaeological treasures dating from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. What’s more, its north tower which soars high above the town offers stunning views over the city, the famous Geneva’s lake, and the iconic Mont Blanc.

   20 minutes here

3. Just a stone’s throw is the Old Arsenal. Once serving as a weapon depot, the building now boasts a small but impressive collection of cannons and three colorful mosaics depicting key events in Geneva’s history on the wall behind, which is reminiscent of the city’s turbulent past.

   15 minutes here

4. The next step of the tour is Geneva Town Hall. As the seat of the government of the Canton and the Republic of Geneva, the historic building has witnessed a number of events of great historic importance. The neoclassical structure is also famous for its unique large paved ramp surrounding the building. It was designed for direct access to the upper floors on horseback, which tourists can walk on nowadays.

   15 minutes here

5. Reformation Wall

   Then, head for the Bastion Park to marvel at the Reformation Wall, a 100-meter-long part of the old city walls featuring giant bas-reliefs of the main leaders and inscriptions of important dates and happenings of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. The greenery space is also a popular meeting point with large chess boards where anybody can play.

   15 minutes here

6. Grand Theatre de Geneve

   Next, pass by the Grand Theatre, an architectural marvel located in the New square. The magnificent structure was given a sumptuous façade with lavish decoration, including an array of Corinthian columns. It also shares the square with other stunning buildings such as the Rath Museum, which makes the site a great background for your souvenir photos.

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7. Pont et Tour de l’Ile

   Finish the tour at a main cultural and architectural heritage: the Tower On The Island. It is the remainder of a crucial 13th-century fortified castle located on a small but strategic island: the only checkpoint on the route linking northern and southern Europe for many years. From here, you can appreciate the historic atmosphere and scenic views of the Rhone River.

   15 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Languages

de, en, it, fr, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

BlackBuck Travels

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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