The best of Geneva: a Culinary, Historical and Must-See Tour
A walking tour blending culture with the taste of authentic Swiss cheese and chocolate
3 hours
from 290 CHF
Globally renowned as a cosmopolitan World Financial Center and the birthplace of Swiss watchmaking, Geneva stands out as one of the world’s most elegant cities.
But I’ll show you its another side: a beautiful, cozy place offering delightful local food alongside its rich culture. I invite you on a walk combining the main Old Town attractions with the best foodie experiences.
During our cultural and culinary walk, we’ll discover Geneva’s key icons, starting with the majestic Jet d’eau and the Flower Clock. We will then explore historic sites like the Saint-Pierre Cathedral and the Reformation Wall, before heading to the Promenade de la Treille for stunning panoramic views of Mount Salève. Our exploration also touches on hidden history, including the streets of the historical “Red Lights District.” And the essential part of our journey are local flavours: an authentic tasting of Swiss Cheese at an artisanal shop and stops at the city’s best chocolate shops.
Tour Highlights
- The majestic Jet d’eau (Geneva’s symbol) and the Flower Clock in the English Garden—a colorful nod to the city’s watchmaking heritage.
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the main religious landmark, and the Reformation Wall, created by the sculptor famous for Rio’s Christ the Redeemer.
- The Promenade de la Treille with the famous “longest bench”
- Hidden History: the streets that once comprised Geneva’s historical Red Lights District.
Foodie Stops
- Swiss Cheese Tasting at a local artisanal shop.
- Stops at the best chocolate shops in the city.
Additional expenses:
- Cheese Tasting: 10 CHF
- Optional: Entry to the top of the Saint-Pierre Cathedral tower: 7 CHF
Roberta
Lavaux
February'26
Anna was an amazing guide! Very flexible and enjoyable...our group had a wonderful time. I would very highly recommend this tour or any tour that Anna leads.
Kerry
Geneva
Anna was lovely and gave us a fantastic waking tour of Geneva! We learned so much from her about the history of Geneva which was our priority. She made sure to confirm that we were seeing everything which was a priority and was super flexible.
Sarah
Geneva
September’25
It was everything we wanted. Saw so many sights and love the history. Anna was personable, warm and full of knowledge. The cheese tasting with wine was lovely, followed by touring more of the city and off to experience Chocolates. Lovely day. Thank you!
Alena
Lausanne
March’25
Thank you for your prompt responses, for the flexibility and individual approach to the request. I didn´t attend the excursion by myself, my task was to find a guide for my colleagues who had a business trip to Lausanne. Anna took on communication with them and my colleagues were absolutely satisfied. Thanks again!
Julie
Geneva
May’25
Enjoyable first morning in Switzerland! Loved the history of the culture. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Rachel
Lavaux
Anna was fantastic, so was the tour. She is extremely knowledgeable and it’s a delight to spend time with her. She took care of everything for us - I will hire her the next time I’m in Switzerland. Don't miss Lavaux! It is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited...
Natalia
Geneva
March’25
Anna, thank you very much for the nice and informative tour around Geneva yesterday!!! We had a great time! Thank you!
Daniel
Geneva
February’25
Anna was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, kind and fun. She took the time to listen to what we wanted to see and do on our tour and worked to make it happen. We loved the cheese shop she took us to, and learning all about the history of the city.