Excursions in Geneva in Russian. Tours in Geneva

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Gourmets at the word "Gruyère" do not remember monuments of art, but the famous "Gruyère" - a local cheese, whose fame has long crossed the borders of the region.

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Excursion to Annecy from Geneva

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Excursion to Annecy

I invite you on a tour of French city Annecy, which tourists fall in love with at first sight. This love is not accidental! It is hard to remain indifferent to a city with centuries of history, beautiful Gothic and Romanesque architecture, narrow streets and endless flower beds.

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Legends and secrets of Geneva

Dear tourists,
Geneva is not only the world's watch brands, delicious chocolate and world-famous Auto Show. Geneva is Old city, saturated with history, its traditions and with the smell of the Middle Ages. I invite you to look at Geneva through legends, riddles and anecdotes.

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Area Carouge

A frequent and very pleasant surprise for guests of Geneva is the discovery of the Carouge district. Genevans themselves like to come here for joy, to say nothing of tourists. This area can be described with many epithets, as historical, trendy, bohemian, traditional, simple, tolerant...

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Auto-walking tour of Lausanne

The capital of Vaud is the largest French-speaking canton in Switzerland. The capital of the Olympic Movement, which received this honorary title thanks to Pierre de Coubertin in 1894. The pearl of the Swiss Riviera, located on the green hills covered with vineyards, surrounded by snowy Alpine landscapes.

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Auto-walking tour of Geneva

Small town on the coast big lake For centuries, Europe has been visited by refined souls, connoisseurs of beauty, longing for peace and harmony. In a city where there are more millionaires than the unemployed, representatives of 157 nationalities peacefully coexist.

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Geneva is a large, lively, developed city. A sightseeing tour of it, if it is a walking tour, can easily stretch for six hours - which, of course, not every tourist can stand. So the best option to get acquainted with the third most important Swiss city, there will be a combined auto-walking tour of Geneva, the program of which can be put into three hours. During this time, guides in Geneva will show you at least the famous fountain almost 150 m high, flower clock, St. Peter's Cathedral, old town hall- and, of course, the Square of Nations, the headquarters of the UN and the International Red Cross. The rest, as they say, is optional. And you will definitely have a desire: Geneva is so original and interesting that it can bewitch anyone.

All excursions in Geneva sooner or later come to Lake Geneva - whether it is the beginning, middle or end of the route. While the inhabitants of Lausanne are sure that it is from their city that the lake looks the most beautiful, Genevans serenely ride ferries on it, walk along the embankment, admire the monumental Jet d'Eau fountain - any tourist should do all this almost without fail .

At one time, a huge number of celebrities “marked” themselves in Geneva, many of whom even lived here permanently. One of the varieties of excursions in Geneva is a walk "in the footsteps" of its famous residents: Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, members of royal families and genuine oil kings. It should be noted that the Russian trace in the history of Geneva is perhaps the most striking. Many tourists from our compatriots will be interested in seeing places associated with the names of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Herzen, Karamzin. And, of course, the Russian Church, inseparable from them.

For those who are not satisfied with one tour of Geneva, you should pay attention to exclusive tours in its surroundings. Their prices are quite high, but you can see something that is not included in any typical program. For example, go from Geneva to Annecy, a tiny town on the lake of the same name. And do not be embarrassed by the fact that Annecy is no longer Switzerland, but France: it is really most convenient to go here from Geneva. And it’s worth it to come: read at least about Annecy on our portal, and you yourself will be convinced of this.

Dear tourists,

we invite you to Geneva!

This city, located on the shores of Lake Geneva, received the name of the city of "peace" and reformation. It was here that J.Zh. Rousseau, J. Calvin, Walter, Lenin and others. Many also call Geneva a city of international organizations and a city of parks, a city of museums and shops. What kind of Geneva will be for you, one can only guess.

For tourists, we offer several options for excursions. Excursions canvary depending on your desires and possibilities.

1. Sightseeing tour of the Old City (2 hours), walking

This tour is suitable for those who are in Geneva for the first time and want to know general information about the city, its history and famous inhabitants. This walking tour starts on the right bank of Lake Geneva, with stunning views of the Alps and the tallest fountain in the world. Tourist objects during the excursion: J.Zh. Rousseau, English park, flower clock, theatrical square of Geneva - Place Neuve, Bastions park with the "Reformation Wall", the fortress walls of Geneva, the Russian Church, the Government House, the town hall, the Cathedral of St. Petra and others

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2. Sightseeing tour of Geneva by car (3 hours)

Tour of Geneva by car for those who want to see the city in its entirety. The tour includes a visit to the old city (pedestrian part), the waterfront of Lake Geneva, the Carouge district, as well as "International Geneva" with a mention of most of the world organizations. The tour also includes the English Park, the Bastions Park and the island of J. J. Rousseau.

Cost* of the tour:

* The cost of the tour does NOT include payments for tickets to the tour. objects

3. Tour of the quarter of international organizations in Geneva (1.5 -2 hours), walking

This tour will take you closer to the Geneva International Organizations area. The city of Geneva ranks first in the world in terms of their number. There are more than 160 of them here. The route of the excursion is planned so that you can learn as much as possible about the functioning, tasks and missions of such organizations as: the UN, the International Labor Organization, the International Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Crescent, and also many others. During the tour you will learn not only the history of their foundation, but also the features of their activities and influence on world events.

Cost* of the tour:

* The cost of the tour does NOT include payments for tickets to the tour. objects

4. Combined excursion (2h), by car

The combined tour of Geneva is suitable for organized groups who are limited in time and would like to see the main sights of Geneva. During the first part of the tour, you will get acquainted with the area of international organizations: the UN, the ICRC, the Ministry of Health, the MOB, the SMT and others. This part of the tour also includes such objects as: the Geneva fountain, the flower clock, the English park, Place Neuve. During the second, walking part, you can visit the Old Town of Geneva, where you will learn more about the founding of Geneva, traditions, cultural features and historical events associated with the city.

Cost* of the tour:

* The cost of the tour does NOT include payments for tickets to the tour. objects

5. Visiting museums

If you have left free time and you would like to spend it in Geneva, we invite you on a tour of Geneva museums. This tour can be as an addition to the main sightseeing tour of the city. With a Russian-speaking guide, we suggest you go to:

1. Museum of Art and History, 1h.

2. Museum of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent, 2h.

3. House Tavel (Museum of the History of Geneva), 1h.

4. Museum of Watchmaking 1h.

5. Museum of the History of Science. More information: .

6. International Museum Reformations:

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* The cost of the tour does NOT include payments for tickets to the tour. objects

** the cost of the tour does NOT include transport service

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All popular excursions collected in one place. Below is a list the best excursions and surroundings that will allow you to get to know the city and see all the unique sights.

We offer a selection of the most various excursions on. Bus and pedestrian, for the whole day or for several hours, for fresh air or with visits to museums guided tours.

"Magnificent Geneva (auto-walking tour)"

Geneva - a city that got its name from Julius Caesar, the smallest of the largest cities, which became the "capital" of the world thanks to its ancient and unshakable democratic principles, known since the 13th century, and embodied the art of negotiation in gold. lakes - where the Austrian Empress Sisi loved to walk and was killed by an anarchist, the Mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick, who bequeathed his entire fortune to Geneva, the Mont Blanc bridge - dividing the city into 2 parts, the mouth of the Rhone River - from where Geneva originates. The famous Flower Clock in the English Garden is a monument to the Swiss watch industry, and Geneva fountain, 140 m high, a walk through the Old Town: Promenade of Saint Antoine the Guardian of Geneva and Bourg-de-Four Square, St. Peter's Cathedral, Calvin's Auditorium, Geneva City Hall, the old Arsenal with Napoleonic cannons and mosaic panels, as well as a monument to the Genevan diplomat Pictet de Rochemont, on the chestnut Boulevard de la Treille, built on ancient defensive walls. Holy Cross Cathedral - Russian Orthodox Church and the House-Museum of the family of the Genevan bourgeois Tavel. Automotive part: International Quarter - offices of the WTO, UN, UNICEF, Geneva Botanical Garden, Villa Ariana and Wilson's Palace. The new square, surrounded by the Opera House, the Philharmonic, the Rat Museum, with a monument to General Dufour. From here the road leads to the University of Geneva, which grew out of the theological academy organized by John Calvin, and the Bastions Park, where the "Reformation Wall" is located with four-meter statues of the founding fathers of the Reform Movement .

From 300 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Amazing Geneva

Half of the territory of Geneva is occupied by international organizations, half of the city's population are foreigners from 157 countries. All languages of the world are heard on the streets of Geneva, and among them Russian is not the most exotic.

The Fountain, which is carried away into the sky, sparkles with a rainbow, in the distance over Geneva, “exposed in the morning, it shines white mountain like an unearthly revelation” (Tyutchev on Mont Blanc). The air is clean and transparent, despite the thousands of cars silently rushing through the city.

Watches, watches, watches... The most diverse, for every taste and budget, from 50 to 1 million francs

Banks, banks, banks... Buying them is somewhat more difficult than buying a watch.

Hotels ... everywhere, especially on the embankments. Modest on the outside, luxurious on the inside, they don't come cheap.

“Well, what is so special here?” - exclaims an experienced traveler. Only 2.5 hours is needed for a local guide to answer this question. The tour passes through the area of international organizations, central streets, embankments and parks (about 1 hour by car), an hour and a half on foot in the Old City. Photos during the tour, lunch-dinner and shopping after as an integral part of a successful day.

Itinerary: We don't visit 300 international organizations, we just run through them with a glance. Nations Square and the famous "Chair". Park "Living Waters". Russian Church of the Ascension of the Holy Cross. New area. Wall of the Reformers. Alley de la Trey. City Hall (visit possible). Historical Museum Geneva. Cathedral of St. Peter.

Car and walking tour in a Lexus for 1-4 people 350 euros.

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From 350 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Tour of Geneva, the history of the brilliant Capital of the World.

Geneva, traditionally restrained and luxuriously luxurious, is a city of ancient secrets and traditions, where different faiths and religions are intricately intertwined, a city of meetings and holding international conferences, salons and fairs.

Here are the main offices of such organizations as: World Organization Labour, World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, International Council of Churches, International Committee for the Protection of Intellectual Property, International Red Cross, International Telecommunications Union, High Commissioner for Refugees. The United Nations European Headquarters and the European Center for Nuclear Research are also located here.

On foot: Inspection of the Lake Geneva embankment, where the beautiful Sisi, the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, loved to walk and was killed, the Mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick, who bequeathed all his fortune to Geneva, the Mont Blanc bridge, dividing the city into 2 parts, the mouth of the Rhone River, from where Geneva takes its Start. The famous Flower Clock in the English Garden is a monument to the Swiss watch industry, and the Geneva Fountain, 140m high, a walk through the Old Town: Holy Cross Cathedral (Orthodox Church), Bourg-de-Four Square, St. Peter's Cathedral, Calvin Auditorium, Geneva City Hall, Arsenal , the house where JJ Rousseau was born and the House of Tavel is the oldest house in Geneva.

By car: International Quarter - offices of the UN, World Trade Organization, Red Cross and Crescent Society. New Square, the Conservatory and the Opera House.

A combined excursion is possible - excursion Geneva-Ivoire, the most beautiful, flourishing French village-fortress of the beginning of the 14th century.

From 150 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Geneva - the capital of the world

Geneva, surrounded by mountains, is located on a hill near the shores of a huge blue alpine lake and the Rhone River, on the very border with France. Once the city began with a Roman settlement, but thanks to a happy coincidence and the will of the inhabitants, it turned into an unofficial capital of the world. Geneva is home to the headquarters of the European branch of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and more than 200 international organizations.

The Geneva embankment Mont Blanc has been the traditional habitat of the "Russian Swiss" for the last 200 years. Herzen, Ogarev, Dostoevsky, Karamzin, Tolstoy, Bakunin, Tyutchev, Tolstoy lived not far from here at different times. Many world celebrities choose Geneva as their permanent residence - Charlie Chaplin, Georges Simenon, Audrey Hepburn, Charles Aznavour, Alain Delon, Peter Ustinov, crowned persons and oil kings. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a citizen of Geneva, Lord Byron sang it.

We will start the tour from the old city. You will see the conservatory, the Bolshoi Theater, the Rat Museum, monuments to General Dufour and Henri Dunant, the shady Bastion Park and the Reformers' Wall. Climbing up the hill to the old town and visiting the building of the Arsenal, City Hall, St. Peter's Cathedral, Bourg-de-Four Square. Descent through the shopping districts of Geneva to the flower clock on the embankment of Lake Geneva, from where a magnificent view of the Geneva Fountain - Jet d'Eau opens. Cathedral of Notre Dame.

Inspection of the Square of Nations and the quarter of international organizations: the UN, the World Labor Organization, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, the International Council of Churches, the International Committee for the Protection of Intellectual Property, the International Red Cross, the International Telecommunications Union, the High Commissariat for Refugees.

Then we go past the "Pearl of the Lake" park to the Mont Blanc embankment. You will see the mausoleum of the Duke of Graunschweig. Then, along the Mont Blanc bridge past the island of J. J. Rousseau, we will cross to the left bank of the Rhone River. Passing the national monument, the flower clock and the English garden, transfer to the rose garden of the Living Water Park. Next we will visit a Russian church.

Time to inhale the aroma of coffee in one of the Geneva cafes. In which ... Definitely with a view of the famous Jet dEau fountain, the jet of which escapes from under the surface of the lake to a height of 147 meters. The fountain pumps 500 liters of water per second. With the help of its water plume, Genevans learn the direction of the wind.

If the wind is not too strong, it's a good idea to go for a walk on Lake Geneva. To do this, you do not have to leave the Mont Blanc embankment: it is here that the city's largest pier for pleasure boats and yachts is located, and an exciting boat cruise with lunch on board leaves an indelible impression.

According to your desire - a visit to the Museum of History and Art. majestic palace, decorated with statues of Venus and Adonis - so romantic that it takes your breath away.

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From 300 ₣ per group

Duration: 3 hours

Auto-walking tour of Geneva

" The world hasfive parts of the world:
Europe, Asia, Africa, America… andGeneva! "
French Foreign Minister Talleyrand

A small town on the shores of the largest lake in Europe has been visited for centuries by refined souls, connoisseurs of beauty, longing for peace and harmony. In a city where there are more millionaires than the unemployed, representatives of 157 nationalities peacefully coexist. Geneva is a city that will seem familiar to you from the first minute, as if you had spent here best years childhood or past life.

Our journey starts from the International Quarter. You will see the Square of Nations and the UN, the International Red Cross and many other world organizations. And the background will be the turquoise expanse of Lake Geneva in the snow-white frame of the Alps. You will admire the beautiful embankments, the rose garden of La Grange Park and the symbol of the city - the famous fountain gushing straight from the lake!

The huge Flower Clock, the mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick, the Rousseau monument and the Russian Orthodox Church dear to our hearts will remain bright flashes in our memory. And while walking through the cozy Old Town, you will watch the local Genevans playing giant checkers and chess in the park, get acquainted with the “Wall of the Reformers”, St. de Four.

And don't forget to toss a coin azure waters lakes, because you will definitely want to come back here!

From 400 ₣ per group

Duration: 3 hours

Photo tour of Geneva

During our photo walk I will show you the most beautiful places in the city. At your service walking options walking or driving.

At your service - photo walks in Switzerland - Geneva, Lausanne, Montreaux, as well as in France - Paris, Annecy, Ferney-Voltaire, french alps- Courchevel.

Happy adventures and travels!

See you later,

Anastasia

From 240 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Sightseeing tour of Geneva

From 730 € per group

Duration: 8 hours

Geneva and Annecy

Beautiful Geneva morning. On a comfortable car we go to the quarter of international organizations, to the square of nations. It is this quarter that makes Geneva the capital of the world: the UN European Headquarters, the World Labor Organization, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, the International Red Cross, the Supreme Secretariat for Refugees and many others. Past the city park Pearl of the Lake, our path leads to the Mont Blanc embankment, on which the buildings of fashionable Geneva hotels overlook, a stop at the mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick. Here we are on the bridge "Mont Blanc" on the right in the direction of travel the island of J. J. Rousseau, but on the left "National Monument" and the famous "Flower Clock" near the English garden. To the Russian Orthodox Church and admiring the play of the sun in its golden domes, we go to the observation deck in Colony, from where an unforgettable view of Geneva and the lake opens. After enjoying Geneva from the car window, we go for a walk in the medieval city. We will start from the conservatory, the Bolshoi Theater and the Rath Museum and continue through the Bastions Park and past the Reformation Wall, we will climb the hill to the old city: chestnut alley, the building of the Arsenal and City Hall, St. Peter's Cathedral (you can climb to the observation deck, which is located on the tower of the cathedral ), Place Bourg-de-Four. Through the shopping districts of Geneva, we descend to the "Flower Clock" on the waterfront of Lake Geneva. After lunch, we head west to France, to the city that deserves the pompous title: Venice of Savoy - Annecy. Travel time 40 minutes. Arrival in Annecy. The beginning of the tour - a walk through the old medieval city, visiting churches and cathedrals, the famous Palais de L᾽ile. The water channels of Annecy make it look like Venice, but at the same time the city has its own authentic charm. From the old town the road leads to the lake - a walk along the lake, along famous park Europe, where a unique collection of trees from all over the world is collected. On the Bridge of Lovers, do not forget to kiss your beloved half (if you have it with you). A union sealed with a kiss on the bridge of Lovers in Annecy will be eternal.

From 730 € per group

Duration: 8 hours

Swiss Riviera

Sightseeing tour of Lausanne. Automobile part: headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, excavations at the site of the Roman settlement of Luzon, Vidi Park, Ushi embankment, Olympic Museum (walk through the park of the Olympic Museum), Tsvetaeva's house, Cecile Hotel, St. Francis Square, the building of the Federal Court in Mont Park repo. Walking tour of the old town: two medieval castle bishops, the Academy, the best Gothic cathedral in Switzerland, Notre Dame, Palud Square with the City Hall, the Ryumin Palace. Moving to Vevey. From Lausanne we climb the terraces above the lake, where the famous Lavaux vineyards are located. Optional wine tasting in one of the wine castles. Moving to Vevey. Car tour of Vevey: Nestlé headquarters, Russian Orthodox Church, St. Martin, old town, embankment with a monument to Charlie Chaplin (photo stop), Market Square. Walking tour along the Montreux embankment: monuments to Nabokov and Freddie Mercury, hotels in the Belle Epoque style. Visit to the Chillon Castle of the XIII century - the former residence of the Savoy counts, the place of imprisonment of the Byronian Chillon prisoner.

From 200 ₣ per group

Duration: 2 hours

Walking tour of Geneva

Geneva is an international city. At one time, he claimed the title of the capital of Switzerland. However, having given this place to Bern, it remains far from aloof from the political, economic and other social spheres of the country's public life, and on the world stage too.

Geneva is a dynamic business city, a major financial and an important international center. Here is the European headquarters of the United Nations and 23 international organizations. It was in Geneva in August 1864 that the organization of the Red Cross and Red Crescent was born.

Despite the fact that Geneva is a small city, and according to the imperial concepts of the inhabitants of some states of the Old World, it may well seem provincial, you can think of a lot of walks along the colorful streets of the old city, well-groomed embankments or shady parks. The city is divided into two parts by the river Rhone.

Old city - historical Center Geneva - is located on the left bank, in this part there are the main historical monuments of architecture. Among them, the undoubted decoration of the city is St. Peter's Cathedral. Its construction began in the Romanesque era in the 11th century and continued throughout the Gothic period, in the 16th century it became one of the main temples of Protestantism. Not far from the cathedral is the Place Bourg de Four, which once played the role market square and forum. Also on the left bank of the Rhone is the University of Geneva and the Reformation Monument - a giant panel with carved figures of the figures of the Reformation - Jacques Calvin, Knox, Zwingli and others.

Geneva, like any other city, is known and unknown. Famous Geneva easily fits into several attractions and historical monuments which have become the hallmark of the city. To the sights mentioned above, one can add the Geneva Fountain, the flower clock and, of course, Lake Geneva itself, the largest in Europe.

We invite you to an exciting walk through Geneva, and also, if time permits, in its surroundings. We will provide an opportunity to see and get to know this city, learn about those events that may have eluded your attention before.

From 200 ₣ per group

Duration: 2 hours

Walking tour of Geneva

In order to properly know such old City like Geneva, it's not enough just to drive through it. Only a walking tour will allow you to fully experience the spirit of Switzerland, which is most concentrated here.

What can be seen on a walking tour

A walking tour is a real journey into history, since the main part of it takes place in the old part of the city. You can see:

Lake Leman and the most famous fountain in Switzerland, which originally served for technical purposes, but at the request of citizens, rebuilt and equipped with the latest technology; A little later you will see another fountain - the Escalade, decorated with ancient bas-reliefs;
Rousseau Island - you can admire it from the old machine bridge. The island is a favorite vacation spot for the inhabitants of Geneva, they take care of it as they would their own gardens, so the vegetation here is uniquely beautiful;
Tower de Lisle - I will tell you the story of the execution of the Duke of Savoy. According to legend, it was in this tower that his life path ended;
Grand Rue and Bourg de Four. Here are the old mansions of the nobility. Having visited this square and the street of the same name, you can imagine yourself as a lady or gentleman from the 17th-18th century, the picturesque buildings are so well preserved. On the Bourg de Fours, the Palace of Justice and the Lutheran Church are of interest;
Town Hall and the Rousseau Museum, located next to it. The museum itself and the area around it, where old cannons are installed, are also interesting.
Church of San Germain, St. Peter's Basilica, where organ music can be heard on Saturdays;
Tavel's oldest house in Geneva;
Bastions Park, botanical garden;
Rue Etienne de Mun - the former "street of beauties";
the Wall of Reformers, decorated with sculptures of famous personalities;
Place Neuve, with buildings located on it - a theater, a conservatory, the Simon Ratt Museum and other interesting sights of Geneva.

How is the tour

You can choose all the points in the standard excursion program, or you can replace them with more important ones for you. For example, you can include in the program a visit to a cafe or a restaurant, a rest in the park, part of the oral program can be told during the rest.

From 550 € per group

Duration: 14 hours

Geneva is the unofficial capital of Switzerland. Beautiful Montreux and Vevey.

Geneva is the unofficial capital of Switzerland.

Beautiful Montreux and Vevey.

Do you want to see the tallest fountain in the world? The finest flower clock? An artificial island with a bronze statue of J. J. Rousseau? The old City Hall where the Geneva Convention was signed? State chestnut, which determines the arrival of spring? All this will become possible when visiting Geneva. In this city - one of the most important administrative centers of Europe - we will get acquainted not only with its modern life, nose interesting history Geneva - the capital of the Reformation. You will enjoy great views walking along the embankments of Lake Leman and the Rhone River. We will visit the beautiful Russian Orthodox Church, Calvin College, get acquainted with the entertaining stories of the Duke of Brunswick, the Empress Sissy and Henri Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.

And then we will visit the beautiful Montreux and Vevey, along the embankments of which the great Chaplin, Nabokov, Mercury and many, many others walked!

The international city is waiting for you!

From 650 € per group

Duration: 5 hours

Tour of Geneva with a visit to the ancient fortress of the 14th century Ivoar

Geneva-Ivoire combined excursion: A walk along the embankment of Lake Geneva, where the beautiful Sisi, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, loved to walk and was killed, visiting the Mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick, who bequeathed his entire fortune to Geneva, the Mont Blanc bridge, dividing the city into 2 parts, the mouth of the Rhone River, from where Geneva takes its Start. The famous Flower Clock in the English Garden is a monument to the Swiss watch industry, and the Geneva Fountain, 140m high, a walk through the Old Town: Holy Cross Cathedral (Orthodox Church), Bourg-de-Four Square, St. Peter's Cathedral, Calvin Auditorium, Geneva City Hall, Arsenal , the house where JJ Rousseau was born and the House of Tavel is the oldest house in Geneva. By car: International Quarter - Nations Square: United Nations, World Trade Organization, Red Cross and Crescent Society. New Square, the Conservatory and the Opera House. Going around the shore of Lake Geneva, we will see the brilliant Geneva from the other side, we will pass by the Geneva port and the Geneva beach. We are waiting for a fabulous, cozy and blooming Yvoire - entered in the register of the most beautiful villages France, 7 centuries standing exactly in the middle of Lake Geneva, on a protruding cape. Even in Roman times, the village was called Acuaria, that is, "a place where there is water." The name has been transformed over the centuries into "Yvoire". Built in the 15th century, the village was the guard fortress of the Duke of Savoy Amedeus V the Great, since it offers a magnificent view of Geneva, Lausanne and most of Lake Geneva. The town has completely preserved its medieval style and appearance, and resembles the scenery for a film about the noble knights and beautiful ladies based on the plot of the novels by Alexandre Dumas. 5 hours

From 160 € per group

Duration: 2 hours

Geneva - Protestant Rome

The second largest city in Switzerland. International Center Confederation, the city in which the United Nations, the Red Cross, the WTO, the International Labor Organization and the World Meteorological Organization have their headquarters.

Geneva is the heart of the Reformation, "Protestant Rome", it was this reputation that it had for several centuries, thus attracting the brightest minds and pure hearts of Europe. The birthplace of philosophers and philanthropists, a city that inspired people to serve and which still serves the prosperity of peace in the whole world.

Located on one of the few trade routes connecting the north and south of Europe, Geneva became the most important economic center of the region at the beginning of the first millennium of our era, and to this day is the tenth largest financial center in the world. The financial policy of the canton attracts the largest trading companies, and the banking secrecy of the wealthy people of the planet.

I suggest you take a walk through this amazing city to hear about the events in history that made it so unique.

Promenade De la Treille and Place Bourg de Four, St. Peter's Cathedral and City Hall, where the city council has been sitting for 5 centuries. The Tavel House, the English Garden, the mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick and, of course, the Fountain, one of the highest in the world, which has been a symbol of the city for more than 100 years.

From 600 € per group

Duration: 6 hours

Swiss Riviera

The northern shore of Lake Geneva, from Lausanne to Montreux, where the majestic gray-haired Chillon castle stands, is called the Swiss Riviera. Karamzin, Nabokov, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Bunin, Tsvetaeva, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Diaghilev are just a small list of those who left their mark on these parts. We invite you to sightseeing tour along the Swiss Riviera. We will take the autobahn to Montreux to enjoy beautiful views of this region from a height of 1000 meters above sea level, and then we will climb even higher to the observation deck, from where you can see a piece of England. Then we will go down to the lake and Chillon Castle to plunge into the atmosphere of past eras and maybe even meet ghosts in its dungeons. Next, we will have a walk along the embankment of Montreux, Vevey, tasting Swiss wines and, of course, Lausanne.

Lausanne is often called the Swiss San Francisco - steep streets, magnificent Notre Dame, the Ryumin Palace, and of course the Usha Embankment, which was sung by Marina Tsvetaeva, the International Olympic Committee, museums and parks - from here we can start or end our trip here.

On the stretch of coast between Lausanne and Vevey, there are dozens of square kilometers of famous Lavaux vineyards. All of them are privately owned by families who have carefully cared for the grapes for many years and make the most delicious wine in Switzerland. It also grows grape varieties that are not found anywhere else on the planet.

Vineyards .... mountains .... lake .... most likely the combination of these three words does not cause much emotion ... but this is only until you have visited the Swiss Riviera.

The town of Vevey, Karamzin and Herzen, Hugo and Tchaikovsky, Hemingway and Rousseau loved to walk along its embankment, Gogol began writing the second volume of Dead Souls here, and Dostoevsky wrote the last chapters of the novel The Idiot. Charlie Chaplin spent the last 30 years of his life here. And Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn admired the magnificent views of the French Alps here.

Montreux is the cradle of the world-famous jazz festival, which takes place here every year in July. Montreux is Monaco in miniature. Nabokov spent the last 17 years of his life here. Here Tchaikovsky wrote "Eugene Onegin", "Jeanne d'Arc" and "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor".

Many world celebrities have visited Montreux: representatives of the aristocracy, artists, poets and musicians. This city is inspiring. It is not for nothing that the most romantic moments in the life of the heroes of the New Eloise take place in this city. Rousseau wrote so beautifully about these places that travelers from all over Europe were drawn here, inspired by this story. Mansions and villas are buried in the greenery of magnolias, cypresses, palm trees and almonds. Montreux is actually the pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Being in Switzerland and not visiting these places is a real crime...

Chillon Castle has been rising above the surface of the lake for almost a thousand years. The Romans began to build the fortress, because this place was ideal for controlling one of the very few trade routes that connected the north and south of Europe. And already in the 12th century, the Dukes of Savoy built a castle on this site, which we invite you to visit.

From 160 € per group

Duration: 2 hours

Geneva

Beauty Geneva

From 260 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Geneva by car and on foot

Beauty Geneva

Beautiful Geneva, the international capital of Switzerland, the city of Calvin, Protestant Rome, modern Babylon - all these epithets are not able to convey the charm and magic of this ancient city, stretching along the shores of no less ancient, and no less beautiful lake. All guidebooks call Lake Geneva, while the Swiss themselves call it Leman.

Ancient Geneva traces its origins to the tribes of the Celts and Allobodges, who were conquered by Gaius Julius Caesar in 58 BC. It was he who first mentioned this place as "Genois", which in translation from the Celtic dialect means "Mouth". Under the Romans, Christianity becomes the dominant religion, the city flourishes, and then declines when Rome was destroyed by the barbarians. Several centuries will pass and Geneva will become a strong city-state, a center of fair trade, here very early (in the 11-12th century) the City Council and craft (guild) guilds will be formed.

In the 15th century, Protestantism came to Geneva, led by the French theologian and philosopher Jean Calvin, thanks to whom Geneva became a Protestant Rome. Strict orders are established in the city, the city begins to pray and work, Protestant pastors are trained here and sent to preach throughout Europe. At the same time, waves of refugees from Europe come to the city, bringing their professions with them. It was during this period that the foundations of an international city were laid for the first time.

In the 17-18 centuries, Geneva strengthens its economic and political positions, becomes a Republic, and the post-Napoleonic reorganization of Europe, in the most unexpected and interesting way, finally allows Geneva to join the Swiss Confederation.

The end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century were marked by the beginning of the era of international arbitration and laid the foundations for the eternal neutrality of Switzerland. The European headquarters of the League of Nations is located in Geneva, and after its closure in 1946, the UN and all the specialized European organizations of the UN settle here.

These are just the main milestones in the history of this ancient city. During our tour of Geneva we will see many medieval buildings and historic promenades, old squares and lanes, gothic cathedrals and churches that are most closely connected with the history and modern life of Geneva. Our route will pass through the famous Flower Clock, the Russian Orthodox Church, Bourg-de-Four Square, the Palace of Justice, St. Peter's Cathedral, the famous Tavel House, the Arsenal, the courtyard of the building where the Geneva City Council has been regularly meeting for 600 years, through the house where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born, the promenade De Treuil, the park of the Bastions with the famous Reformation Wall, the New Square.

Walking tour of Geneva lasts 2 hours. If you choose a car and walking tour that lasts 3 hours, we will stop at the international city where the UN is located and the village of Colony, where world celebrities live (Charles Aznavour, Alain Delon, Isabelle Adjani, etc.), we will stop at the panoramic platform in the center Coloni to admire the wonderful view of Lake Geneva.

From 250 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Geneva pedestrian - the history of the brilliant capital of the world

The walk will begin on the embankment of Lake Geneva, where the promenade went out and where the beautiful Sisi, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, was killed, and from where, in sunny weather, you can see the proud peak of Mont Blanc. We will see the Mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick, who bequeathed all his fortune to Geneva, the Mont Blanc bridge, dividing the city into 2 parts, Rousseau Island, dedicated to the great philosopher, a native of Geneva, and the mouth of the Rhone River, from where ancient Geneva originates. The famous Flower Clock is waiting for us in the English Garden - it is a monument of the Swiss watch industry, the Geneva Fountain, 140m high, will amaze us with its power, and a walk through the Old Town will surprise us with the number of museums: Museum of the History of Fine Arts, Holy Cross Cathedral (Orthodox Church), Bourg Square -de-Four- oldest square Geneva, St. Peter's Cathedral, Calvin Auditorium, Geneva City Hall, ancient Arsenal, house- JJ Museum Russian honorary citizen of Geneva and house-museum Tavel is the oldest house in Geneva.

From 180 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Cycling tours around Geneva (with optional tasting)

The canton of Geneva is ancient French-style villages, beautiful nature, beautiful vineyards and green fields, the emerald Rhone and the milky blue Arves with numerous swans and ducks. And of course famous lake Leman, from the banks of which it is so pleasant to admire the Swiss Jurassic mountains or the French Mont Blanc.

I invite you to ride a bike, enjoying the most beautiful alpine landscapes, we will go to the bosom of Swiss nature, see villages with history and take a break from the bustle of the city.

On the way, I will arrange for you brief digression in the history and nature of the Canton of Geneva. From the beginning of June to the end of September, a walk can be combined with swimming in the remote crystal clean beaches lakes - so don't forget your swimwear. ;)

On one of the routes it is possible to have a wine tasting in a family winery. The tasting is free, but usually the owners of the wineries expect you to buy one or two bottles after that. The cost of wine is the same as in stores, the wine is very good.

We'll meet at central station Geneva. The bicycle is provided free of charge. Walking is also possible with small children, as you can choose a bike with a child seat. Attention: part of the route passes through Geneva.

There are three routes to choose from. Two along the lake - to the border with France and to the ancient Swiss city of Hermance, the other - in the direction of the canton of Vaud and old town Nyon, the third - deep into the canton, along the Rhone, through vineyards and Swiss villages. It is also possible to ride bicycles around Geneva itself. Therefore, write - what you like best, and we'll go there!

From 180 € per group

Duration: 3 hours

Vine trail with wine tasting

Geneva is not only a clock and a fountain, but also delightful old French villages overlooking the dazzling snowy peaks of the Alps, with endless paths among vines and peacefully grazing sheep, these are friendly little family wineries, lost among the Swiss meadows.

With me you can walk along the trail of vines, plunge into the atmosphere of the French villages, meet the winemakers, whose generations carefully select and cultivate the best varieties of grapes.

And also you can taste and buy wine at these wineries. During our walk I will tell you about how wine is grown, what wines the region is famous for, about the nature of Switzerland and a bit of history.

Please note that the wineries are not open every day, so the time must be agreed in advance. The tasting is free, provided you buy one or two bottles at the winery afterwards. The cost of wine is approximately the same as in stores - it varies from 12 to 18 francs on average.

The duration of the walk varies from 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on your desire. We will meet at the central station of Geneva and hit the road - we do not have to go long, about 15 minutes. Usually hotels give travelers transport card, but if suddenly you don’t have it, then one trip will cost 3.5 francs.

From 550 € per group

Duration: 10 hours

Geneva

Excursion to Geneva

You are purposeful and active, you know how to manage not only the rapid passage of time, and you will undoubtedly want to visit the diplomatic and financial capital of the world - a storehouse of secrets of success and prosperity.

Or maybe you are a true connoisseur of the small joys of life and do not think a day without a cup of aromatic coffee, a glass of refined wine or contemplation of stunning panoramas.

Whoever you are, Geneva is a city that was created for you!

Visiting the Geneva Motor Show

The Geneva Motor Show has been held since 1905 and will open for the 85th time in 2015. About two hundred automakers from all over the world will present their new developments. The showroom organizers are preparing to receive more than 700,000 guests.

At the opening ceremony of the Geneva Motor Show, which will take place ... (in the beginning the exhibition will be open only to journalists and specialists), the winner of the World Car of the Year competition will be announced. Last year, this title went to the Volkswagen Golf hatchback, and this year seven finalists claim the main prize: BMW i3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Mazda 3, Mercedes S-Class, Peugeot 308, Skoda Octavia and Tesla Model S.

Of the cities in Switzerland, after Zurich and Basel, Geneva is the third most important city. The city is located in the southwest of the country, on the shores of Lake Geneva, near the border with France, and is surrounded by the mountain ranges of the Alps and Jura. Geneva is the capital of the French-speaking canton of the same name. The city was first mentioned by Julius Caesar in the 1st century BC. as the Celtic settlement of Genova.

For those visiting this city for the first time, a sightseeing tour of Geneva is perfect, which will introduce guests to the largest fountain in the world with a height of 140 meters, the Grand Theater of Geneva, the shopping streets of the city and the famous St. Peter's Cathedral. For lovers of walks in museums under open sky there are walks in historic Geneva, or rather in the Old Town area, where some events and names of famous people are associated with each building.

Individual excursions in Geneva are designed for different ages. Even for the youngest travelers, there are short, but no less interesting and eventful walks with stories about the Burgundian princesses, climbing the most high tower and even a visit to the guillotine.

Excursions in Geneva in Russian will not prevent you from feeling like a real Swiss: all day from breakfast to dinner, the guest will feel like a local resident thanks to meals in little-known cafes and walks along the untrodden paths of the city. Everyone knows about expensive Swiss watches, but not everyone knows how dear they are to the Swiss heart - they are everywhere. Where did the tradition of setting clocks on the towers come from, and why the best watchmakers from all over Europe settled in Geneva? Excursions in Geneva are dedicated to this irreplaceable attribute of life.

“Geneva, excursions” - if these words are boring and you want extreme sports, then the national hobby of the Swiss will come in handy, and on a clear Saturday day you can master orienteering among forests and meadows, away from tourist trails and the noise of the city. Everyone will enjoy gastronomic tours of Geneva and its environs: the local original cuisine will not leave anyone indifferent, especially the famous Swiss chocolate, and a trip to the vineyards, founded back in the 12th century by Franciscan monks, will not do without tasting and buying excellent wine.

The pearl of the Alps and Switzerland is waiting for everyone and is preparing something special for everyone.

Overview

Duration: 2.5 hours

A rich program of walks in Geneva will introduce you to the main sights of the city, bright historical facts and information about current realities. You will also hear stories about the famous people and events associated with each building in the Old City, and get to know the specialties of Genevan cuisine.

Overview

Get to know and love the city in 2 hours

Duration: 2 hours

Geneva is snow-white swans peacefully dissecting the waters of a picturesque lake. Or it is the capital of the world, where political affairs are carried out and all sorts of important things are regulated. Or maybe Geneva is all together? To understand the Swiss city and feel its character, join us for a rich and meaningful walk!

Price: 30 EUR per person

Overview

Duration: 2.5 hours

You will see the main streets, squares, fountains, palaces and courtyards of Geneva. Learn the history of the city from its foundation to the present day, local legends and jokes. And also get acquainted with the traditions of Switzerland and the mentality of its inhabitants, imbued with the flavor of this picturesque and very friendly country.

History and architecture

See the Russian trace in the history of the Swiss city

Duration: 2.5 hours

Geneva is the most Russian city in Switzerland. It would seem that what does "Protestant Rome" have in common with Russian history and culture? But many Russian writers and musicians, businessmen and public figures have contributed to the life of Geneva, becoming an integral part of its history since the 17th century! I will introduce you to this side of the city and show you the most remarkable places related to the theme of our walk.

Outside the city

Take a walk around the town from a postcard, enjoy the panoramas of the lake and find out how the Swiss live

Duration: 6.5 hours

We will go to little trip deep into Switzerland. In one day you will get to know Lausanne, see the Lavaux vineyards and appreciate the wine from local wineries. I will share with you curious stories and help you feel the atmosphere of this country - all this against the backdrop of breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Outside the city

Fabulous panoramic views of the mountains and the lake

Duration: 4.5 hours

The tour will be of interest to those who have already explored Geneva and want to expand their understanding of this region. You will admire the highest mountain ranges Western Europe without straying far from comfort big city. You can hike up the mountain or reach it by car - along the way you will see cozy villages, and at the top you will find delicious coffee with a traditional local pie.

gastronomic

Learn the recipes of Genevan dishes and understand the taste preferences of the locals

Duration: 2.5 hours

Our city is famous for its world-famous chocolate, which you will definitely try here, but what else do you know about Geneva cuisine? Which one does it look like more - French or Swiss, if at all? I will introduce you to typical Genevan dishes so that after a tour in local restaurants you will feel like a real gourmet who has learned the essence of the local gastronomic culture. And I’ll teach the skills of a sommelier a little bit - well, what a dinner without good wine!

Overview

Duration: 3 hours

I invite you to a sightseeing tour of Geneva, where you will get acquainted with the main attractions and interesting facts from the history of the city, as well as with the traditions, secrets and way of life of Genevans in the intricacies of different cultures.

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Price: 30 € Group

For those who want to get acquainted with both the history and modern life of Geneva, see it through the eyes of local residents, we present our useful sightseeing tour “Geneva daily at 15:15. Every day at 15:15 you can join a group of like-minded people on a sightseeing tour of Geneva, accompanied by a guide. One of the guides of our team will show you a real "living" city and tell you what only its inhabitants know and do not print in guidebooks. You have no risk of getting lost, missing something or not understanding. You will get the most out of your trip and save time searching for iconic places, in addition, you will get a lot of useful practical information. In 2 hours you will begin to navigate among the main attractions, put together a clear picture of the centuries-old history of the city and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of local life. After the tour, walking on your own will be much more interesting! We offer two routes to explore the city: the red route and the blue route. The trails alternate every other day. Please make reservations in advance! The number of places in the group - 15.

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Price: 262 € Individual

Geneva is the city that took its name from Julius Caesar, the smallest of the largest cities, which became the "capital" of the world thanks to its ancient and unshakable democratic principles, known since the 13th century, and embodied the art of negotiation in gold. On foot: Inspection of the Lake Geneva embankment - where the Austrian Empress Sisi loved to walk and was killed by an anarchist, the Mausoleum of the Duke of Brunswick, who bequeathed all his fortune to Geneva, the Mont Blanc bridge - dividing the city into 2 parts, the mouth of the Rhone River - where Geneva originates. The famous Flower Clock in the English Garden is a monument to the Swiss watch industry, and the Geneva Fountain, 140 m high, a walk through the Old Town: the Promenade of Saint Antoine the Guardian of Geneva and Bourg-de-Four Square, St. Peter's Cathedral, Calvin Auditorium, Geneva City Hall, an old Arsenal with cannons of the Napoleonic era and mosaic panels, as well as a monument to the Genevan diplomat Pictet de Rochemont, on the chestnut boulevard De la Trey, broken on the ancient defensive walls. Holy Cross Cathedral - Russian Orthodox Church and House-Museum of the family of the Genevan bourgeois Tavel. Automobile part: International Quarter - WTO, UN, UNICEF offices, Geneva Botanical Gardens, Ariana Villa and Wilson Palace. The new square, surrounded by the Opera House, the Philharmonic, the Rat Museum, with a monument to General Dufour. From here the road leads to the University of Geneva, which grew out of the theological academy organized by John Calvin, and the Bastions Park, where the "Reformation Wall" is located with four-meter statues of the founding fathers of the Reform Movement.

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Price: 390 € Individual

Lausanne is a medium-sized Swiss city and is located in the French lousanne.jpg part of Switzerland, in the canton of Vaud. If you are going to Lausanne from Geneva, then on the way the guide will begin his story about Switzerland, the Swiss and everything connected with them. You will learn about the history of the state, its formation and political system. On the way to the Olympic capital, you will see unforgettable landscapes of Lake Geneva and the Alps. During the tour of Lausanne itself, you will get acquainted with the history of the city from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day, its features and traditions. Lausanne is called the Olympic capital, because here is the International Olympic Committee, as well as the Museum of the Olympic Games. During the tour you will pass through the narrow streets of the city, which lies on the hills. Be prepared for the fact that walking along it you will go down and up to a height of almost several tens of meters. The houses that appear in front during the walk will seem unusually high, which gives this place a special charm. While walking around the city you will visit such objects as: St. Mary (administration of the canton of Vaud), Place de la Pole with 17th town hall, Church of St. Francis. During the tour you will see the interiors of the 13th century cathedral, which among the Swiss is recognized as the most beautiful church in the country. special attention requires a Gothic window in the form of a "Rosette" from the 13th century.

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Price: 390 € Individual

We invite you on an excursion from Geneva to Chillon Castle with a visit to the cities of Montreux and Vevey. Chillon Castle is one of the most mystical symbols of Switzerland. The castle is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, three kilometers from the town of Montreux. Already on the way to it, as well as while walking around the nearby cities, you will see the picturesque landscapes of the Alps and the Jura. The road one way takes about 1.5 hours and at this time you can listen to interesting story guide about Switzerland, its history and traditions, as well as enjoy the views. The tour includes a walk around the city of Vevey, the city of Montreux and a visit to the castle of Chillon.

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Price: 330 € Individual

We invite you to a tour of the city of Annecy in Eastern France. The city is located in one of the most beautiful places- at the foot of the Alps, at Lake Annecy. This small town attracts thousands of tourists with its charm, architecture and unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages and modern times. An excursion to the city of Annecy from Geneva provides for a meeting with a guide in Geneva, at a convenient place for you (hotel, airport, etc.), transfer to Annecy, during which you will admire the picturesque panoramas of the Alps and Haute-Savoie, and also listen to the guide's story about the region, its history and traditions. At the request of tourists, there may be a stop at the suspension bridge over the gorge. In Annecy, you will have an informative tour of the Old Town (castle on the island, Sag-Clair Street, Bishops' Palace, etc.), as well as many unforgettable experiences that you will get here, because. Annecy leaves no one indifferent. The tour is designed for a minimum of 4 hours including transfers from Geneva and back. At your request, the tour can be extended if you wish to stay longer in Annecy or visit the suspension bridge along the way.

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Price: 50 € Group

Regular group tour across Geneva. The tour route passes through the central part of the city and the embankment. Sights that you will see: flower clock, Geneva Fountain, English Park, Promenade de la Treille, architectural monuments of the Old City, Cathedral St. Peter's, the Reformers' Wall and much more. In a short 2 hour tour, I will try to convey to you as much as possible about Geneva: touching stories and facts, past and present, love and wars. The tour runs on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS Notes: 1. The tour runs in all weather conditions. 2. The tour can be canceled if there is no minimum number of people. 3. The maximum group size is 15 people.

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Price: 160 € Individual

This tour is suitable for all those who are in Geneva for the first time. A walk through the Old Town and the waterfront of Lake Geneva will pass through the main sights and the most interesting places. In addition, you will learn the fascinating history of Geneva with all its details and legends, as well as how Geneva lives today. Tour itinerary: - flower clock, - Jet-d-o fountain, - Bourg de Four square, - city hall and arsenal, - main cathedral St. Petra, - the embankment - the University of Geneva, - the wall of the Reformers, - and others.

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Price: 160 € Individual

More than 300 international organizations are headquartered in Geneva. That is why the proposed itinerary of the tour will introduce you to Geneva as world capital! A tour of this is complemented by a tram ride (if you live in the very center of Geneva), which will be a good opportunity to feel like a local. Once in the Place des Nations, your eyes will be riveted to a giant three-legged chair - one of the symbols of the city. What is his idea and what he calls for, you will definitely learn from the story. Immediately behind it is the famous Alley of Flags and the main entrance to the UN. Why Geneva was chosen as the center of diplomatic negotiations, why the country was not affected by the First and Second World Wars, and what is the “spirit of Geneva” you will learn on this route. On the route you will see the building of the Committee of the Red Cross and learn its touching history of foundation, admire beautiful palace Ariana and be surprised how expensive gifts Geneva received from its residents and much more. This tour also touches on the modern life of the city, including education and social problems. A walk around the quarter will be not only informative, but also enjoyable, because. mostly goes through luxury parks with great views. The end of the tour is scheduled at the botanical garden.

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Price: 140 € Individual

One of the most interesting places in Geneva, of course, is the Carouge district. This area can be called both historical and artistic, and it also fits the adjectives ultra-modern, anarchic and traditional. What will Carouge be like for you? True to its traditions (which are different from those of Geneva), in Carouge you can hear the history of a completely different city and other people. The first memories of this place date back to the reign of Julius Caesar, although Carouge was officially founded as a city in the 18th century. It did not have fortress walls and was always open to everyone and everything, regardless of religion, social status and political views. Thus, Carouge created great competition for neighboring Geneva. It is unbelievable, but the fact is that this feeling has remained in the mentality of the inhabitants to this day. During our tour of the area with you, you will not only admire the unique architectural ensembles, cozy courtyards and the urban structure of the area, as well as learn how it contributed to the development of the Geneva economy and how it influenced the course of European history. Is it only European? Figures of the revolutionary movement often spent their time in Carouge, including its great leader, Vladimir Lenin. That is why Carouge can be called a little Russian. Having enjoyed the beauty of this place, do not rush to part with it! After all, there is just so much to spend your free time: private galleries and exhibitions, small shops with handicrafts (cosmetics, jewelry, clothing and chocolate), antiques, and of course restaurants with local cuisine. Only in Carouge I advise you to try raclette, cheese fondue and tartiflet.