Flower Clock (Horloge Fleurie) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Flower Clock. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Private Tuk-Tuk Tour With One of the Best Fondues in Geneva!

• Geneva City Tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise

• Taste Geneva – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better

• Geneva Highlights 2 Hours: United Nations District & Old Town

• Best of Geneva City Tour With Optional Boat Cruise

This outdoor attraction is free to visit, but there is a wide range of affordable tours to learn more about the Flower Clock and other Geneva highlights with the added insights of a guide. Walking tours start at around US$6, while tuk-tuk tours cost around US$100. Budget travelers can keep spending in check with audio guides from around US$6.

Yes, this charming bed of blooms that forms the face of a working clock is one of the symbols of Geneva. Consider visiting as part of a walking, cycling, or tuk-tuk tour to make the most of your day and learn more about the city's history and culture as you explore. Most tours last just a few hours, leaving you plenty of time for a chocolate tasting or boat tour on Lake Geneva.

Per one customer who booked The Private Tuk-Tuk Tour With One of the Best Fondues in Geneva!, "We arrived in Geneva and found the perfect welcome: a tuk-tuk AND fondue. Both the tour and the fondue were EXCELLENT. Our guide was so informative and friendly. I highly recommend this most unique experience!"

Yes, you can take photographs with the Flower Clock, but as a popular attraction you may not be the only photographer there. Be aware that you are not allowed to climb onto the clock, as doing so could damage its numerous flowers and other plants.

Yes, there are guided tours that include the Flower Clock. While you’re unlikely to find tours that focus on the clock only, it features on all sorts of Geneva tours: short tours that cover city highlights, self-guided audio tours, bike tours, and more.

The best time of year to see the Flower Clock in full bloom is between early spring and early fall. A variety of flowers form the clock, which means it stays in bloom for months on end—changing colors depending on the season.

The best time of day to visit the Flower Clock is first thing in the morning if you want to avoid the biggest crowds. However, if you plan to take photos, keep in mind what time you want to be displayed in your photos—you may want to aim for when the minute hand and hour hand are somewhat separated.

No, there is no entrance fee to view the Flower Clock as it’s situated within the English Garden (Jardin Anglais), which is entirely free to visit and open to the public. You may want to bring money if you plan to visit the garden’s on-site restaurant.

Along with the rest of the English Garden, the Flower Clock is near plenty of other attractions—and it’s right by the Old Town. Points of interest within walking distance include St. Peter's Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Pierre) and the Place du Bourg-de-Four, the oldest square in the city.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Flower Clock. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Geneva:

• Aiguille du Midi Cable Car

• Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

• Geneva Water Fountains (Jet d'Eau)

• Palais des Nations

• St. Peter's Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Pierre)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Geneva.