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

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Geneva, Switzerland

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Michael_L ·

Apr 2026

Isabella was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable, entertaining, and.fun. Chocolate was good. Tour was consistently interesting, old town was fun, and the boat ride was an easier way to get across the lake, then swimming. There is a bit of walking involved, but nothing major, and the pace was reasonable

· Polina_M ·

Apr 2026

Really enjoyed the tour. Anatole was a great guide. I learned everything about chocolate I had no idea I didn’t know. The places visited had some yummy chocolate and were a good mix of different types of chocolatiers. There was also a lot of historical information shared. Anatole then also had many recommendations for restaurants, etc.

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Overview

Explore Geneva by land and water on this guided chocolate tour. Sample around 13 different chocolate delicacies, including award-winning and heritage creations, while learning 2,000 years of chocolate history. You’ll visit artisan shops, discover hidden old town sites, and enjoy an express Lake Geneva cruise with views of the Jet d'Eau. And, for a more intimate tour, numbers are capped at just 15 people per group.

Explore Geneva on a chocolate-themed walking tour
Discover traditional chocolate makers, away from the tourist trail
Sample a selection of award-winning chocolate creations
Experience a chocolate-marmite tradition, and a cruise on Lake Geneva

What's Included

Chocolates all shapes and forms
Expert tour guide
Story telling and anecdotes
Visiting Geneva's landmarks as well as less known sites.
Short boat ride
Guarantee skip the lines

Bottled water

We recommend that each participant bring a bottle of water for their comfort during the experience.
Chocolate Factory Visit

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Starbucks
Quai des Bergues 23, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
Address: Quai des Bergues 23, 1201 Genève, Switzerland Directions: At fountain to the left of the entrance of Starbucks https://goo.gl/maps/eQvJ5VtKsJC2

End point

Quai des Bergues 23, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
The finish point is in little square next to the Hotel Quai des Bergues. Address: Quai des Bergues 23, Geneva, 1201

Itinerary

Meet your guide and small group in the center of Geneva to begin your chocolate-themed walking tour. Visit five chocolate shops and one pastry shop—plus enjoy a delicious surprise stop—to sample a dozen sweet treats. Take in a number of city sights along the route, including the Jet d'Eau, right and left banks of the Rhone River with a scenic boat crossing, Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, Place Bourg du Four, Molard Tower, and Rue du Rhone.

Your walking route and tasting stops then continue past the Brunswick Monument, L'Ancien Arsenal, Musee International De La Reforme, and Sissi Statue. Finally, admire the Batiment des Forces Motrices, Quartier des Eaux-Vives, Free Hotel de Ville, and 12 Place de la Madeleine.

Your tour also includes a short boat ride across Lake Geneva, where you can take in the scenery and get a closer look at the Jet d'Eau.

Local Flavours Tours

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Jet d'Eau

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Geneva

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Saint Pierre

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maison Tavel (Pass By)

Place Bourg Du Four

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Molard Tower

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rue Du Rhone

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brunswick Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

L'ancien arsenal

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee International De La Reforme (Pass By)

La statue de Sissi Geneve

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Batiment des Forces Motrices (Pass By)

Quartier des Eaux-Vives

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel de Ville (Pass By)

Place de la Madeleine

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please wear flat shoes that are comfortable for walking
Aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time
It is recommended to have a light savory meal (breakfast /lunch) prior to the tour
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee for substitutions for all dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and other food allergies. You’re welcome to join the tour, but you may miss out on a number of tastings. If you leave a note in your online ticket purchase, alternate tastings will be arranged wherever possible
Near public transportation
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infants must sit on laps
Local Flavours Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour at any time. In this situation the price for the tickets purchased will be reimbursed.
For full Terms & Conditions please visit
Please bring a bottle of water
Most travelers can participate
ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?Children are welcome, but please bear in mind that some children have a limited attention span and therefore a 3 hour tour may not be appropriate for them. Parents know their children best and should assess the situation individually. Since there is a lot of standing and walking, please consider this when deciding whether the tours and events are appropriate for your child. Unless your child is a very good walker for children up to 5 y.o we do recommend a stroller in case they get tired since we are walking about 2.1 km, which includes a slight hill. If your child is 2 years of age or younger and will not be eating, you will not need to purchase a ticket for him/her. If your child is 3 years of age or older, you will need to purchase a child ticket for him/her, regardless if he/she will be eating.
No health restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 3,915 reviews

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The tour was a lovely...

Chelsey_T, May 2026

The tour was a lovely sensory journey through the city’s charming Old Town and scenic lakeside Also, learn the history of chocolate and taste the delicious chocolate.

Olivia is great!!

Alyson_B, May 2026

Olivia was a wonderful guide!!! She goes out of her way to make you have a great experience. Would highly recommend! Thanks Olivia!!!!

Paul’s Chocolate Tour!

Mary_H, May 2026

This is a must do on a beautiful day. Paul was an excellent tour guy and kept it fun and interesting! I am so glad we got to do the tour with him. If you are interested in getting the best insight to Geneva’s history you will love this!

Chocolate lovers

Alex_O, May 2026

Isabelle was fantastic, funny, and entertaining. She has a lot of knowledge on the city and chocolate. Thanks Isabelle for the extra cake!

Isabelle was a delight....

Daniel_B, May 2026

Isabelle was a delight. Fun info and incredibly knowledgeable. Solid introduction to Geneva and its history with chocolate.

Unforgettable Chocolate Tour with Paul

Elena_S, May 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the chocolate shop tour led by Paul. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully organized, engaging, and full of delightful discoveries. Paul is not only incredibly knowledgeable about chocolate, but he also shares his passion in such an enthusiastic and friendly way that it makes the whole experience truly special. We visited several unique chocolate shops, each with its own story and flavors, and Paul made sure we didn’t miss any interesting details. He explained the origins of different types of chocolate, the production process, and even gave us helpful tips on how to properly taste and appreciate high-quality chocolate. What stood out the most was Paul’s ability to create a warm and enjoyable atmosphere. He was attentive to everyone in the group, answered all questions with patience, and added humor and personal touches that made the tour feel very personal. We genuinely loved this experience and would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a memorable and delicious tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

Paul is the best!

Bradley_K, May 2026

Paul was an exceptional tour guide. Truly made everyone feel welcome and included. Great mix of history, walking tour, and chocolate tasting. Learned a ton and there was more chocolate than we could even eat. Would recommend to anyone coming to Geneva.

Great tour!

Timothy_S, May 2026

It was a great tour, chocolate was great and Olivia was a great guide. She was full of information and very excited about sharing her knowledge of the town and of course chocolate!

A sweet tooth dream

Megan_N, Apr 2026

Anatolie was our guide and he was very friendly and knowledgeable on the history of Geneva and chocolate making process. He took the time to answer any questions and adapted to all participants. The variety of sampled chocolates was appreciated. If you are able to eat all that you are given, kudos, you have a huge sweet tooth. Definitely recommended is visiting Geneva.

Olivia our guide made...

Jenny_B, Apr 2026

Olivia our guide made chocolate tasting an even more wonderful experience. She is pleasant, has a great sense of humor, engages with the group. The chocolate locations were varied with established decades old combined with newbies. Would recommend.

Must do for the history curious and chocolate lover!

Melissa_D, Apr 2026

Fantastique! Paul was THE BEST! Chocolate was varied and sumptuous. We were especially surprised and delighted with the amount of history - not on only of chocolate in Switzerland, but of Geneva as well. Highly recommend - especially pleasant and gracious Paul - to anyone wanting to grow their appreciation of Swiss chocolate.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi there! I really appreciate your warm feedback. Spending the afternoon exploring, tasting, and chatting together was an absolute pleasure. Yours, Paul :)

This was a fun,...

Sherry_H, Apr 2026

This was a fun, informative and delicious tour! Our guide, Olivia, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. And all of the chocolate was delicious! There was almost more than we could eat!

Best balance of history,...

mbs22, Apr 2026

Great balance of history, sights, and delicious chocolate! Our tour guide, Paul, was excellent - very friendly and informative. Walking between stops gave us plenty of time to get ready for the next tasty treat. Highly recommend this tour! Thank you Paul!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello! Thanks again for your lovely review. I always hope guests leave feeling they discovered a more personal side of Geneva. Yours, Paul from Local Flavours Tours

Gang of 10 eats chocolate and visits Geneva old town

Michael_L, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi again Michael! Thank you so much for your great review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the mix of Geneva Old Town, Swiss chocolate, and the boat ride, and that the pace felt comfortable for your group 😊🍫 I loved your description of the crossing, honestly a very fair selling point for the boat ride. It’s nice to hear that our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour felt consistently interesting from start to finish. Thank you again for joining Local Flavours Tours and for taking the time to share your experience. You guys were so much fun too! Warmly, Isabelle

Great time!

Stacy_R, Apr 2026

Great experience. Isabel was wonderful!! All the chocolate was great and loved hearing history of the town

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Stacy, Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy you had such a great time and enjoyed both the chocolate and the stories behind the town 🍫✨ It was a joy having you on the tour. Thanks again for joining Local Flavours Tours and for taking the time to leave a review. All the best, Isabelle

Excellent Chocolate Tour

David_W, Apr 2026

Wonderful tour! Isabelle was a fantastic guide, the chocolate was excellent, and the sites and shops were definitely worth seeing!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi David, Thank you so much for your review! I’m glad you enjoyed the mix of chocolate, shops, and exploring Geneva along the way 😊 It’s always nice to hear that both the tastings and the sights stood out. Thanks again for joining us on our Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour. Warm regards, Isabelle

Yummy yummy

Carol_H, Apr 2026

Our Tour guide Olivia very knowledgeable and kind. She made the experience memorable. Great tasting chocolate

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hey, thank you for the lovely feedback! I’m so happy I could help make your tour memorable and that you enjoyed the chocolate tastings. It was a pleasure meeting you! Best, Olivia

Great experience!

Jared_L, Apr 2026

Anatone was a great guide. He is knowledgeable and good at this. He gave good history. We visited 6 stores and did not feel rushed. I can’t believe I would say this but I was pretty full with chocolate at the end. It was a lot of walking so be ready for it. I had a great time!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hey there, Thank you so much for your nice review ! I'm really happy to see you left the tour totally full, of chocolate and of history altogether ! It was a pleasure having you on my tour around our beautiful city, and I would love to see you around again ! All the best, Anatole

Highly recommended

Polina_M, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hey Polina, Thank you so much for this great review ! It was a blast walking around together and getting to talk about this city I love so much and its beautiful chocolate ! Thank you for your time and interest :) Take care, I'm looking forward to meeting you again around lake Geneva ! Anatole

Wonderful guide. Awesome...

David_C, Apr 2026

Wonderful guide. Awesome information. Great chocolate selection. Could not be happier with the experience

Chocolate tour

Wanda_J, Apr 2026

This was a great tour. I enjoyed walking through the city and old town as well as tasting chocolate that is local to Geneva. Paul, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about Geneva and chocolate! He taught us how to really taste and appreciate chocolate in depth as well as the history of Geneva. In addition to that, Paul was well prepared for anything to happen on this tour. My oldest had a nosebleed and he had an unlimited supply of Kleenex in his book bag. He also had wipes, cups for water, a first aide kit… Paul thought of everything!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi there! I’m very grateful for your feedback. Tours like this are always better with curious and enthusiastic guests like you 😊 Yours, Paul from Local Flavours Tours

A delicious tour through Geneva, and caters to dietary restrictions

SujithK_P, Apr 2026

I'm a bit late with the review, but I really wanted to say that I enjoyed this tour! It was my first ever food tour and it was the best way to quickly learn about the city, through one of its prized exports. I'm lactose intolerant, and the guide ensured that there was a delicious dairy-free option waiting for me at every stop. We started off with hot chocolate (brilliant) before learning about the history and some other facts of Geneva, while stopping in at some cute chocolate places where we had a ball of a time tasting some brilliant fare. The guide was really friendly and kind (she was a student too, I think, and clearly passionate about the city), and I ended up making a friend on the trip (we're still in contact almost a year later). If you've only got a few hours in Geneva, I'd highly recommend doing this!

Wonderful afternoon spent...

Tracey_S, Apr 2026

Wonderful afternoon spent exploring Geneva. Isabella was an absolutely wonderful guide. We loved every minute .

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Tracey, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure spending the afternoon with your family on our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour 😊🍫 I’m so glad you loved exploring Geneva together, and your whole family was wonderful company from start to finish. Sharing Geneva Old Town, Swiss chocolate, and a few local stories with guests like you is always a joy. Wishing you all a wonderful rest of your travels, and thank you again for choosing Local Flavours Tours ✨ Warmly, Isabelle

Excellent tasting experience.

Kevin_N, Apr 2026

Wonderful and cheerful tour guide and a bounty of delicious chocolates. The guide gave excellent descriptions of each chocolates we were to taste. We went to 7 or 8 different locations, each with our own unique style.

Great tour of chocolate all over the city.

Laura_R, Apr 2026

We loved this tour, and got to hear a lot about chocolate while simultaneously seeing a lot of the city in the process. we were with Anatole, who has the perfect personality to get us all out there and interacting. Skip breakfast so you have room.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hey Laura, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this nice review ! It was a lot of fun to get to show you guys around our amazing city and getting to see everyone feast on our delicious chocolates ! Thank you for coming with me and thank you for your interest ! Best wishes, Anatole

Paul was very friendly...

Feray_O, Apr 2026

Paul was very friendly and kind. I learned lots of facts I didn’t know today and ate delicious chocolate

We toured Geneva...

Susan_E, Apr 2026

We toured Geneva chocolate shops with Paul in October 2025. He was incredible. He was warm and funny and the very best storyteller. We learned so much about Geneva even beyond the delicious chocolate. We would go on any tour Paul was leading!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Susan! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review :) I’m really glad the tour became such a memorable part of your time in Geneva. Took you long enough to write a review though... just kidding ! Thank you so much:) Yours, Paul from Local Flavours Tours

Chocolate!

Stephanie_R, Mar 2026

Our guide, Marie, was very friendly and knowledgeable! This was a unique way to spend a few hours in Geneva.

Very informative and...

Polina_J, Mar 2026

Very informative and tasty way to learn a little bit about Geneva ! Despite the weather being wet and gloomy , Olivia our tour guide kept the energy up and exciting !

Ethan was so well...

Diane_G, Mar 2026

Ethan was so well informed and gave us a really great chocolate tour but also some history about the city and took the time to show us some things that were not part of the tour

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hey Diane ! Thank you for your kind review :) It was a pleasure leading you in Geneva and most importantly, help you discover our unique chocolates ! Sincerely, Ethan - LocalFlavoursTours

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