Geneva - Sightseeing tips

Explore the largest lake of Switzerland by boat.

This huge fountain is the landmark of Geneva.

This tour includes a comfortable transfer from Geneva to Chamonix. You can explore the town on your own, and optionally add a ride with the cableway to Aiguille du Midi and a ride on the Montenvers railway to the sea of ice of Mer de Glace.

This 3-hour guided walking tour takes you to the old town center, along the best chocolateries, and on a short boat trip across the lake.

2-hour guided tour along Geneva's famous fountain, the Old Town and the St. Pierre Cathedral.

This day trip includes a guided transfer from Geneva to Chamonix and back. You can add extra tours: the cableway to Aiguille du Midi and a train ride to the Mer de Glace (sea of ice). Or you can explore Chamonix on your own.

3.5 hour guided tour along Geneva's famous fountain, the Old Town, the flower clock, and onto the lake during a cruise.

After a scenic bus ride you'll arrive in the medieval tiny town of Gruyères to admire the castle and the ancient houses. Visits to the Maison Cailler and the cheese factory are included too, and you'll have time to explore Gruyères on your own and have lunch.

You can choose just the mini bus transfer to explore Chamonix in France on your own. Optionally, add the cable car ride to Aiguille du Midi for an up-close view of the Mont Blanc, or a ride on the cogwheel train to the Mer de Glace glacier plus a lunch in town.

Enjoy Lake Geneva during this 10-hour guided tour. A stop in the vineyards and a glass of wine are included, as well Chillon Castle and stops in Vevey and Montreux.

A transfer from Geneva to the base of the Glacier 3000 cable car at Col du Pillon, with a stop in Montreux to explore the town on your own. We recommend to buy the package including the cable car ticket.

This varied day trip from Geneva includes a bus ride along the lake to the medieval town of Gruyères, visits to the cheese and chocolate factory, and a scenic ride with the GoldenPass train.

You will get a coach ride to Annecy (France) and back to Geneva, and a guided tour of the town. Enjoy the pretty medieval houses, the Palais de l'Isle (former prison in the river Thiou) and Château d'Annecy (a castle with a museum).

A full day with guided walking tours of Geneva and Annecy, as well as an optional Lake Geneva boat ride.

You'll first be transported to Lausanne, Vevey and the Lavaux. Next, you'll travel to the Chillon Castle by boat and get a guided tour there. In Montreux you'll have some free time to enjoy the town. The day ends with a bus ride back to Geneva.

You'll get a coach ride to Chamonix, and get to choose from a full day of skiing, or half a day of skiing plus a cableway ride to Aiguille du Midi to enjoy the views. A ski pass and use of ski equipment are included. Note: ski lessons are not included, this is a trip for experienced skiers.

Your private local guide will show you the center of Geneva, and the Christmas market at the Rue de Mont Blanc. The maximum group size is 10 people.

This short guided holiday includes a visit to Lucerne, Mount Titlis, Brienz, Interlaken, Bern and the Gruyères cheese factory. The tour starts in Zurich and ends in Geneva. You'll stay overnight in Interlaken.

On day one you'll travel to Lucerne to explore the historical town center of this city on the lake. The next day is reserved for a ride on the GoldenPass line via Lake Brienz, Interlaken, Lake Thun and Gstaad to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Your return trip is on the third day.

Excellent selection of discounted guided tours to Switzerland. Destinations and tour durations vary.

You'll be visiting the Swiss Alps, Italy and Liechtenstein in just 4 days. Your guide takes you on an air-conditioned scenic coach tour to the Matterhorn, Lake Como, St. Moritz and Vaduz in Liechtenstein. The tour starts in Geneva and ends in Zurich.

You'll first travel to the alpine town of Zermatt. The next day you'll take the Glacier Express to enjoy the scenery all the way to St. Moritz. On day 3 you'll take the Bernina Express for a ride via Italy back into Switzerland. Seat reservations, hotels and breakfast are included.

Browse the 5- to 7-day packages for self guided round trips across Switzerland. Offered by Jungfrau Tours, a Swiss travel specialist with 35 years of experience. A very detailed travel program is always included, and there is support by e-mail and phone.

We selected this tour because it includes two of the most popular areas in the Swiss Alps: the Bernese Oberland for a visit to Jungfraujoch, and Zermatt to see the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat viewing point. Hotels, breakfast and excursions are included. The tour starts in Zurich.

Flexible 6-day all-season driving tour along northern Switzerland’s farmlands, lakes and charming towns. This is an independent tour, completely customizable.

A walk along the river Rhône and the lake, and in the old town center of Geneva. This varied route offers a good introduction to the city.