Switzerland · SELF-GUIDED TOURS IN GENEVA
The good self-guided tours in Geneva fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.
A self-guided Geneva audio walk that connects major sights to sins and virtues, from Sissi and Rousseau to justice, mercy, and courage.
“He had already seen all as we went told prior to buying what we would see”
Geneva to Chamonix with Aiguille du Midi or Mer de Glace. Cable car views at 3,842 m and free village time, 8 to 10 hours.
“Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate for the cable car to Mont Blanc so we were taken to Brevent to ride the cable cars to view the glacier from there. The problem was that the local guide barely explained the situation and then gave vague instructions for getting up the mountain to another cable car, how to get to the train and a different meeting place to leave. We never saw her again all day. If you knew the area the places she pointed to on the map would be clear but we actually got lost. This is an independent tour, which is fine, but clearer information is needed up…”
Self-guided Chamonix day trip from Geneva with Aiguille du Midi views, Mer de Glace train, free time in town, round-trip transport.
“Anthony was wonderful! So helpful and knowledgeable. And funny! Scenery was amazing!!! Bus was very comfortable too.”
Geneva Virus Run is a zombie-themed offline city game. Solve puzzles at 12 landmarks in 90 minutes, walking from Plainpalais to Île 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 self-guided English audio walk through Geneva’s top sights, tied together by stories of virtues and vices, with simple photo-based directions.
“Perfect for some history and orientation and your own pace on arriving in Geneva. Perfect guide with interesting history and easy directions”
A funny, self-guided Geneva walk using an audio map in English, from the Flower Clock to St. Pierre, ending with chocolate and 10% off.
“This was our first time in Geneva so we chose this audio tour. It was very informative and also very funny. It was a comprehensive tour of the main points of interest in Geneva. We laughed a lot and we really advise anyone visiting Geneva to get this audio tour, you will not regret it.”
Self-guided GPS audio walk through Geneva Old Town, from Bourg-de-Four to Mur des Réformateurs, with offline maps and cathedral stops.
“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.”
A self-guided Geneva scavenger hunt with GPS audio, photo stops, and light puzzles across key landmarks, starting anytime and costing $11.82.
“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”
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