Switzerland · SELF-GUIDED TRAILS IN GENEVA
The 14 best self-guided trails in Geneva you can book right now, each with its price, its running time and who it actually suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Self-guided Geneva audio tour linking top sights to virtues and sins. 1.5-2 hours, $13, English/French, start at Sissi.
“He had already seen all as we went told prior to buying what we would see”
Geneva to Chamonix with free town time, plus optional Aiguille du Midi cable car or Mer de Glace cog train and glacier views.
“Not worth the money. Bus driver not friendly and no option to book train. The trip is too long the cable car is too packed”
Self-guided Chamonix day trip from Geneva with Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace train, and town time. Long, scenic, practical.
“We booked the package tour for CHF 210 per person. Fellow travelers did not book this package, but booked the bus trip, the cable car and the trip to the Glacier de la Mer separately online for CHF 150 per person. We were together all day, except that lunch was included in our offer. We cannot understand the large price difference. nThe afternoon program to the Glacier de la Mer did not take place because the cable car was closed. We were informed much too late, only at 2:30 p.m.! As compensation, we only received CHF 20 per person back, despite complaints on our part.”
Zombie-themed self-guided Geneva game, 12 stops in about 1h20. Offline play, free admission spots, private group route from Plainpalais to Rousseau.
“We had a wonderful day trip! Car was comfortable and Alex was there at each stop waiting so it so easy! We went from our hotel to Lausanne and boarded the CGN ferry that took us to the Castle Chillon. It was great seeing the pretty towns and mountains along the way. Since it was Easter weekend I bought first class tickets before we arrived in Geneva which wasn’t crowded and we had our pick of good seating inside and out. The Castle was worth the visit - we opted for a private tour bought stateside before getting our picture with Freddie Mercury in Montreux. Montreux was very busy with…”
A 1 to 2 hour Geneva self-guided audio walk linking major landmarks to virtues and vices, with clear photo directions in English.
“It was very informative and fun walking through the city! Good directions with pictures help. Hot day so we took some breaks and then kept going.”
A funny English audio walk through Geneva’s key sights in about 2 hours, ending with chocolate tasting and a 10% shop discount.
“A complete new experience to discover the city. Excellent concept that I can only recommend to all. Thank you to the initiator.”
Self-guided GPS audio walk through Geneva Old Town, starting at Bourg-de-Four, ending at Parc La Treille. Offline English narration.
“The tour is great. You can stop and start as you like. We learned a lot and were happy for the tour. Only issue is I paid twice because when I downloaded the app I hadn’t yet gotten the Viator email with code and instructions. So if you buy through trip advisor, wait a few minutes and follow instructions in the email. When you download the app, it asks you to pay but the email has a code.”
Self-guided Geneva scavenger hunt with audio clues, a 3.5 km walk, and outdoor stops like Saint Pierre and the Reformation Wall.
“Simple to use, the content is informative without being cumbersome. This is a good way to visit a city! To do again for a next trip without hesitation!Auto-translated”
Solve a self-guided Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Geneva. Crack clues in Old Town from Cathédrale Saint-Pierre. About 2 hours.
“We enjoyed seeing Old Town Geneva while solving some very cool puzzles and riddles. I was doing this with my adult children ages 23-34 and they all loved the interactive mystery. I got to see them work together and we saw some great parts of the city. We are hoping to find this in our next city.”
A fun, self-guided Geneva scavenger hunt with smartphone puzzles and map hints, visiting places like Jet d'Eau and Palais Wilson in about 2 hours.
“My self-guided tour of Geneva's attractions was an incredible experience. From the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva to the iconic Jet d'Eau, this tour showcased the city's beauty and history. Very, very cool.”
Geneva Left Bank audio walk from the Flower Clock to Escalade Fountain, with offline GPS and English stop-by-stop stories.
“Only a relatively short walk so only a short area covered. Some great historical places and facts with some good stories but I would have liked a bit more area covered and maybe shorten some of the stories. Not sure it was worth the money.”
A self-paced audio tour of Geneva with chocolate tastings at five chocolateries and quick stops at top sights like Jet d’Eau.
“Great activity. We were able to see the best places in Geneva at our own rythm, while enjoying some wonderful chocolate. We recommend this wonderful activity.”
Play a self-guided smartphone history game through Old Carouge, solving puzzles at Sainte-Croix, Cinema Bio, and the market in 90 minutes.
“A very nice track game! We made the first installment of CarougeLand with friends and took great pleasure in sharing this moment. The puzzles are great and we learned a lot about Carouge and its little nooks and crannies. I recommend for a group activity.Auto-translated”
A self-guided, English audio tour of Geneva with jokes, odd facts, and behind-the-scenes stories, valid for 2.5 days.
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