Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise
Overview
Home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva is Switzerland's second-most popular city and one of the greenest cities in Europe. Visit Geneva on a bus, go for a ride on a mini-train, or walk around the cobbled streets of the Old Town
You will be taking a step back in time with Saint Peter’s cathedral, Place Bourg-de-four, original market place, the arsenal and the town hall; lose yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally and influential town.
This sightseeing tour allow you to discover Geneva’s most famous attractions, including the iconic Flower Clock, symbol of the city's watchmakers and love for nature, and the impressive fountain, Jet d’Eau. This is your opportunity to snap some pictures of the magnificent spray from the fountain.
Listen as your guide explains the importance of this city as a diplomatic and financial center, and pass through the district around the UN building.
What's Included
- Admire the beauty of Geneva lake and its famous fountain
- Orientation tour of the city of Geneva
- Mini train or walking tour in the Old town (depends on weather)
- Relax with a cruise on Lake Geneva (if option selected)
- Photo stop at the broken chair and United Nations
- Transport by coach in International disctrict
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Quai du Mont-Blanc
1201 Genève, Switzerland
The tour finished after the cruise on the lakeside, which is only one block down from the original starting point the bus station
What To Expect
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Palais des Nations
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Broken Chair Sculpture
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum (pass by)
The Flower Clock (pass by)
L'ancien arsenal (pass by)
St Pierre Cathedral
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Tour runs all year round, however please note that the visit by mini-train is possible only if the weather allow it
- Please note the cruise depends on the boat company, sometimes there is one hour waiting between the city tour and the cruise
- The tour option (KTG207) City Tour & Cruise is currently unavailable due to the off-season for the cruise. It will be available from April 1, 2025, to October 15, 2025, and again from April 1, 2026, to October 25, 2026.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-2510KTG207
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admire the beauty of Geneva lake and its famous fountain.
- Orientation tour of the city of Geneva.
- Mini train or walking tour in the Old town (depends on weather).
- Relax with a cruise on Lake Geneva (if option selected).
- Photo stop at the broken chair and United Nations.
- Transport by coach in International disctrict.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admire the beauty of Geneva lake and its famous fountain
- Orientation tour of the city of Geneva
- Mini train or walking tour in the Old town (depends on weather)
- Relax with a cruise on Lake Geneva (if option selected)
- Photo stop at the broken chair and United Nations
- Transport by coach in International disctrict
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Tour runs all year round, however please note that the visit by mini-train is possible only if the weather allow it
- please note the cruise depends on the boat company, sometimes there is one hour waiting between the city tour and the cruise
- The tour option (KTG207) City Tour & Cruise is currently unavailable due to the off-season for the cruise. It will be available from April 1, 2025, to October 15, 2025, and again from April 1, 2026, to October 25, 2026.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
