Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)
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Geneva, Switzerland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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 waterWe recommend that each participant bring a bottle of water for their comfort during the experience.
- Chocolate Factory Visit
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- StarbucksQuai 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.
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.
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Local Flavours Tours
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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Jet d'Eau
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Lake Geneva
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Cathedrale Saint Pierre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Maison Tavel (Pass By)
5
Place Bourg Du Four
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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The Molard Tower
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Rue Du Rhone
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Brunswick Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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L'ancien arsenal
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Musee International De La Reforme (Pass By)
10
La statue de Sissi Geneve
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Batiment des Forces Motrices (Pass By)
11
Quartier des Eaux-Vives
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hotel de Ville (Pass By)
12
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.
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- 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 3,856 reviews
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.
David_C, Apr 2026
Wonderful guide. Awesome information. Great chocolate selection. Could not be happier with the experience
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
Feray_O, Apr 2026
Paul was very friendly and kind. I learned lots of facts I didn’t know today and ate delicious chocolate
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!!!
Stephanie_R, Mar 2026
Our guide, Marie, was very friendly and knowledgeable! This was a unique way to spend a few hours in Geneva.
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 !
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
Nicholas_D, Mar 2026
Great experience! Our guide Isabelle was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the food, the city, and the history. She passed along a ton of great recommendations for our time in Geneva and for day trips as well. All of the chocolate was excellent and it was great being in the smaller ~15 person group instead of a huge tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Nicholas,
Thank you so much for your great review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience and the mix of food, history, and local recommendations 🍫
It’s especially nice to hear that the smaller group size made a difference — that’s something we really value on our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour with Local Flavours Tours, keeping the experience more personal and relaxed.
I’m also happy you enjoyed discovering different styles of Swiss chocolate while exploring Geneva Old Town. Thank you again for joining us, and for your kind words!
Wishing you many more great travels ahead ✨
Warm regards,
Isabelle
Meghan_K, Mar 2026
This was a great tour! Anatol was a wonderful tour guide with a lot of both historical knowledge and knowledge about the different shops we went to. The chocolate stops were delicious. I did not feel pressure to buy anything (but obviously did anyway).
OROME_G, Mar 2026
Isabel was amazing. 10 star. Great tour. Highly recommended. The tour hit alot of exciting places and shops in the heart of Geneva.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi again Orome,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy you and your family enjoyed the tour and exploring the heart of Geneva Old Town together 🍫
It was such a pleasure having you all — and I have to say, your little one absolutely made my day! I loved all the questions and the curiosity, it made the experience even more fun and special 😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed discovering different chocolate shops and tasting Swiss chocolate along the way during our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour with Local Flavours Tours.
Wishing your whole family many more great adventures together!
Warm regards,
Isabelle 🍫✨
Elyza_B, Mar 2026
Isabelle was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and an overall joy as she spoke of chocolate and Geneva.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Elyza,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour and the way we explored both Geneva and chocolate together. It’s always a pleasure to share these stories and flavors, especially when the group is so engaged.
Thank you again for joining our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour with Local Flavours Tours — and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.
All the best,
Isabelle
Audrey_H, Mar 2026
An interesting combination of city history from the perspective of the Swiss chocolate industry, and the tastings were all unique.
Elizabeth_D, Mar 2026
Such an outstanding tour! Olivia was fabulous and the chocolate selection was superb. Highly recommend!!
Amy_W, Mar 2026
Excellent experience! Ethan was a brilliant tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of tasty chocolate intertwined with local history
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello Amy!
Your kind words are really sweet ! Leading you around town and helping you discover our unique history and our delicious chocolates was an awesome experience too :)
Thank you !
Sincerely,
Ethan - LocalFlavoursTours
Trent_S, Mar 2026
Excellent chocolate history and tasting. Isabelle was an excellent guide to the world of chocolate. The boat transport was an excellent addition.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Trent,
Thank you so much for your review, I really appreciate it! I’m glad you enjoyed both the chocolate history and the tastings, as well as the boat ride, it does add a nice touch to the experience 🚤🍫
It was a pleasure guiding you through the world of Swiss chocolate and sharing a bit of Geneva along the way.
Thanks again for joining our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour with Local Flavours Tours!
All the best,
Isabelle
Anne_M, Mar 2026
Discover Geneva's old town through the history of chocolate. Olivia brought the city to life with her storytelling. The chocolatiers were all amazing also
Rajeev_V, Mar 2026
Great tour, easy walking and yummy chocolate
But really, the tour was so worth it because of the guide Isabel
She was wonderful with so much background on chocolate history and other Geneva facts
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Rajeev,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the relaxed walk through Geneva along with all the chocolate tastings 🍫
It means a lot to hear that the historical context and stories made the experience even more worthwhile for you. That mix of Swiss chocolate, local history and Old Town atmosphere is exactly what we aim for on our Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate & Old Town Tour with Local Flavours Tours.
Thanks again for joining, it was a pleasure having you!
All the best,
Isabelle
Colleen_C, Mar 2026
Awesome way to experience Geneva! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and great to be around for the tour
Doreen_P, Feb 2026
My family of five (kids ages 11-16) had a great tour. Went to some really unique chocolate shops, learned about the history of Swiss chocolate and visited Old Town.
Richard_M, Feb 2026
If you want to experience Geneva and it's history, while simultaneously experiencing the history of chocolate and tasting your way through the city....then This is a must do tour.
Deirdre_m, Feb 2026
It was a great experience. Best way to see the town, learn about Geneva and really enjoyed the chocolate!!! Ethan was an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable, fun and so helpful.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hey !
Thank you for giving such a positive and kind feedback ! I am happy to read that your experience in my town was memorable :) Hoping to see you around for more sweet discoveries !
Sincerely,
Ethan - LocalFlavoursTours
Michael_P, Feb 2026
Ethan was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave a nice history of the city and we tasted many amazing chocolates.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hey Michael !
Thank you for your kind review :) I am happy to read both our chocolate and history managed to create an amazing experience ! Geneva is a unique town with muuuch more chocolate creations, I hope you will comeback in town to try more of them :)
Sincerely,
Ethan - LocalFlavoursTours
Claire_T, Feb 2026
The tour was a great way to learn some of Geneva’s history and very manageable walking distances. All of the chocolate stops were wonderful. Olivia was a fantastic guide!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hey, thank you for your kind feedback! I'm glad the walking pace was just right and that you enjoyed all our chocolate stops. It was a pleasure showing you around! Best, Olivia
Megan_M, Feb 2026
We had such an amazing time on the tour. Ethan was fantastic - he really made the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Geneva.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hey Megan !
I am glad you enjoyed this chocolaty visit :) Blending history and chocolates is the perfect strategy to discover Geneva, so happy you appreciated exploring my town this way !
Sincerely,
Ethan - LocalFlavoursTours
Clara_D, Feb 2026
Ethan was our guide & so informative. Told us so much history & we stopped at the best chocolate shops. I drank the BEST hot chocolate I ever had in my life!! He gave us a wonderful tour & enlightened us on the city of Geneva! Definitely recommend 👍🏻
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello Clara !
I am so glad to read such a positive feedback. Our hot chocolate is indeed one of the best in Geneva, happy to read you loved it ;)
Thank you for your review !
Sincerely,
Ethan - LocalFlavoursTours
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