Geneva Old Town (Vieille Ville) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Geneva Old Town (Vieille Ville). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

• The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva

• Geneva: Sightseeing of top Places Tour Electric TukTuk 1H15 tour

• Geneva and Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise

• Fondue and wine private Tuk Tuk tour in Geneva

There is no fee to visit Geneva Old Town, as it's a neighborhood, not a ticketed attraction. Private sightseeing tours of the area start around US$90, or audio tours begin from just US$6. Chocolate tours with a boat ride included are from about US$130.

Must-visit landmarks in Geneva's Old Town include St. Peter’s Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Pierre), the Place du Bourg-de-Four, the Old Arsenal, and Lake Geneva. The Flower Clock (Horloge Fleurie)—the star attraction in the English Garden (Jardin Anglais)—is another must-see, especially in the spring, when its thousands of flowers are in bloom.

The best way to explore Geneva Old Town’s history is by joining a guided tour. Walking tours take in the sights and provide stories of times past at a reasonable pace. Tuk-tuk tours are also available for those who’d rather not walk, or would rather sit back and relax.

Yes, there are several museums in Geneva’s Old Town. The Geneva Museum of Art and History (Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Genève)—one of Switzerland's top museums—is situated in the old part of the city, as is the International Museum of the Reformation (Musée International de la Réforme).

Yes, you can find authentic Swiss dining in Geneva Old Town. The area has many restaurants suited to different budgets, including Restaurant Les Armures, which serves up traditional dishes—including a large selection of fondues—in a cozy space with wood floors and medieval touches.