Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, 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 through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
- Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
- Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Jet d'Eau
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jardin Anglais
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Molard Tower
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
L'ancien arsenal
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Bourg Du Four
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Reformation Wall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ile Rousseau
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Batiment des Forces Motrices
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bains des Paquis
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Library of Geneva
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Musee D'art Et D'histoire (mah)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Walking tour (fully customizable and private).
- Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice).
- Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour).
- Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
- Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
- Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
