Geneva Old Town: a Walk Through Europe's Most Elegant City

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 5 km
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Duration 2h
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After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
No internet is required
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Explore Geneva's Old Town at your own pace with this in-app audio tour
  • Hear the story of the country's first map creator and the teacher of Napoleon III
  • Find the house where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born and learn about his life
  • Admire the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica and witness its many faces
  • Walk along one of the most romantic alleyways in Geneva lined with chestnut trees
Take this in-app audio tour to embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, situated on the left bank of the Rhone River. This is the oldest part of the city, where the main architectural monuments are found, and where every building can tell you something about the rich historical past of the area. The tour starts from Bastion Park, which is located next to New Square. You'll walk along the charming cobbled streets and enjoy the fresh alpine air. Look at the grandeur and uniqueness of the old Romanesque and Gothic churches such as St. Peter Cathedral! You'll become acquainted with the outstanding personalities who made history here, and rest on the bench that was once the longest in the world. Along your way, you will learn where to try the best vegetable soup and to buy a chocolate bowl as a souvenir. You may also pause the tour and choose to visit any of the recommended museums along the route. Finish the tour at Place du Bourg-de-Four where you can sit in a pleasing café and relax after an informative walk.

What's included

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
  • Step-by-step navigation with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Tips on where to drink a delicious vegetable soup and buy a chocolate bowl as a souvenir
  • Recommendations of the interesting historical museums
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones — you should bring your own
  • Tickets to the museums
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Parc des Bastions
Les Bastions, Парк Бастион
Russian Church of Geneva
Rue Rodolphe-Toepffer, 9
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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