Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)
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Geneva, Switzerland
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- 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.
- Explore Geneva on a chocolate-themed walking tour and Old Town Guided visit
- Discover traditional chocolate makers, away from the tourist trail
- Sample a selection of award-winning chocolate creations
- Keep things intimate on this small-group tour
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.
- 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
4
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Maison Tavel (Pass By)
5
Place du Bourg-de-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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Travelers appreciate this Geneva tour for its relaxed walking pace through Old Town combined with generous, high-quality chocolate tastings at renowned shops. Guides receive consistent praise for their extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and friendly, accommodating manner. The variety and richness of chocolate samples stand out, complemented by a scenic boat ride. Overall, the well-balanced pacing and personal attention create an enjoyable experience for chocolate enthusiasts.
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If you are looking for an amazing chocolate tasting experience, than you've found the right tour. I am so happy I decided to book this tour with Local Flavours Tours. The sights were beautiful, chocolate was out of this world, and walkability was very easy. Our host, Maryann, was incredible and very knowledgeable about each chocolate shop we stopped at as well as the history of Geneva in general. She made the tour very fun and charming. I would highly recommend this tour and host for any who love chocolate and history.
I was in Geneva for a few days. This Tour showed me so much more of old town then I had seen trying to sightsee on my own. I was never sure which chocolate shops to try on my own, but through the Tour tried seven amazing spots with at least two to taste at each shop. You definitely need to be prepared to eat a lot of chocolate, but it’s an enchanting way to experience the city!
We had an amazing time on our afternoon tour with Isabelle as our guide! It combined everything we were hoping to cover on our short time in Geneva: seeing the main sites, learning about local history, and eating chocolate! Isabelle was super informative, friendly, and an overall fantastic guide. The amount of chocolate given on the tour was perfect too!
Our guide Loic was great, very enthusiastic and informed! We learned some about Swiss history and some about Swiss chocolate on our walk around Geneva. The chocolates from about 6 different shops were divine!
I had a wonderful experience during this approximately 3-hour afternoon walking tour around Geneva’s beautiful old town, including a short boat crossing and many delicious chocolate tastings at the city’s many famous chocolate maison. The group was relatively small and a very nice and friendly multi-culti bunch from all over the planet. The true highlight was our guide Loic, who really went out of the way to accommodate everyone and to make us feel welcome. His passion for his job was truely evident and added a memorable personal touch. Highly recommended!
We thoroughly enjoyed our Chocolate Flavours Tour in Geneva with Isabelle. She has such a love for her hometown, and for chocolate! Her enthusiasm was infectious, and spending time with someone so passionate about what she was sharing made the experience all the more enjoyable. The small group and relaxed pace were a big part of what we loved. There was time to ask questions, enjoy the chocolate and take in our surroundings without feeling rushed. It felt more like exploring Geneva with a knowledgeable local friend than following a tour group around. A great way to get to experience the old part of the city while indulging in some delicious chocolate. Thank you, Isabelle!
Guide was very informative Geneva is wonderful place to explore enjoyed the taste testing the hot chocolate was delicious
Loic was excellent. Very knowledgeable and very prepared. Walked at a comfortable pace too. Gave great information about some things we saw on our walk as well as chocolate info. Such a gentleman too.
My wife and I ended up being the only ones in the tour, and Isabelle was a lovely guide. Her English was excellent and she was lighthearted throughout the tour. I enjoyed all of the places we visited for various chocolate treats. I would definitely recommend it to anyone else who is ok with walking 1-2 kilometers over the course of several hours.
We had a lot of fun and the time flew by. It was very chilled and we were not rushed. The chocolate was amazing and our tour guide Loic was great, very friendly.
This was a great tour, Paul was an amazing guide, teaching us a lot about the history of Geneva and chocolate. The samples we tasted while exploring the city were also incredible!
Great tour and even better tour guide! The walking amount was ample and the tastings were spread out.
Mari was a wonderful guide. She was so knowledgeable and made the experience so much fun with her stories and enthusiasm. We were so lucky to have her for our 3 hour tour. Great experience and very sweet!!!
I had an afternoon free in Geneva as I was passing through from France and on my way home to USA. I searched Viator for a tour to take as a solo traveler and this Chocolate tour popped up. It was a great choice for my afternoon, we had a nice walking tour of Geneva with visiting the old town and a quick ferry ride across the lake. The chocolate shops we visited were beautiful, wonderful to see such artistry in fine chocolates. Our tour guide, Susie, was enthusiastic about chocolates, history, and the city. She shared interesting stories tying history and chocolates together. Highly recommend this trip for a unique tour of Geneva, Switzerland.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review! I’m delighted that you decided to spend your afternoon in Geneva with us, and even happier that our Chocolate Flavours Tour turned out to be such a wonderful choice for your stopover!
It was a pleasure showing you around, from the charming streets of the Old Town to our little ferry ride across the lake. Geneva has so many fascinating stories to tell, and I love bringing together its history, traditions and chocolate culture in a way that makes the city come alive. I’m especially glad you enjoyed discovering the beautiful chocolate shops and appreciating the artistry behind Swiss chocolate. There is so much creativity and passion behind every little piece!
And as a solo traveller, I hope you also enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the chance to share the experience with fellow chocolate lovers. Thank you for recommending our tour and for choosing Local Flavours Tours during your time in Geneva. I hope you made it home safely to the USA, with some delicious chocolate and sweet memories of Switzerland!
Warm wishes, Susie 🍫
Paul is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and presented everything in a fun way. The tour was a great mix of history and chocolate. Highly recommend!!
Paschal or Paul, was the best host. We were a small group but he took time to speak to all of us.
There were 12 chocolates in total, all of which were delicious. The info before the tour advises to bring a bottle of water which you definitely need! All that rich chocolate, you definitely need some water to cleans the palette.
Great tour with lots of history and plenty of delicious chocolate, highly recommend
Isabelle was an excellent guide; knowledgeable, enthusiastic, entertaining.
The three hour Chocolate Tour took in a lovely boat trip across the Lake, plentiful free samples at Du Rhône, Faverger, Laudree and the exquisite pastry shop in the Old Town, Pierre et Jean.The Tour is a brilliant and fun way to discover the beauty and secrets of Geneva.
And to enjoy some the best tastes in World chocolates..I loved it.
It’s worth our time and money. Marianne is excellent! We had a great time. I absolutely recommend this activity.
Great experience, chocolate was plentiful and delicious. Paul our guide was very good and explained a lot of chocolate and Swiss history. Walk was long, but not overly strenuous, with plenty of stops along the way.
Paul was great! Very informative about chocolate and we liked the boat ride especially. Liked seeing the city this way.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hello! I hope the tour gave you a nice introduction to Geneva beyond the postcard version of the city. There are so many small details here that are easy to miss unless someone points them out.
You HAVE to book this tour! We had the best time and ate even more chocolate than I expected. We had many different styles and variety of chocolate and also got a great walking tour with history of old town. Paul was our guide and was fantastic! He was so kind and knowledgeable. It was the perfect way to spend the morning trying authentic Swiss chocolate and get some steps in! This was worth the money in Geneva.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi! I think Geneva is at its best when you explore it on foot, stop whenever something catches your attention, and have a few chocolates along the way. Thanks for joining me for exactly that kind of afternoon!
Fun tour and our guide Susie was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, energetic, and engaging. Always fun to meet others in these tours too.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I guess I was expecting a completely different experience. Did not taste as much chocolate as I expected. I would have saved the money and bought chocolate at various stores myself.
Amazing! Paul was very knowledgeable! Great history of the city as well along the way. Never knew Geneve and chocolate went so hand in hand like that.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi there! It was great meeting you and hearing a little about your own travels along the way. I think those conversations are what make every tour different, and I really enjoyed ours.
Yours, Paul
Paul was an awesome tour guide. Attentive, knowledgeable, and very fun to be with. Very interactive. He paced our stops throughout the tour wonderfully.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hello! Thank you for the lovely review. I hope you enjoyed the tour enough to continue looking at Geneva with a slightly different eye for the rest of your stay. And hopefully with a little more chocolate in your life! 🍫
Yours, Paul
Very good tour, interesting info given by the guide Paul and the chocolates (and cake) were excellent.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi! Thank you for the lovely review. I hope you left Geneva with three things: a few good stories, some excellent chocolate memories, and a little more curiosity about the city. It was a pleasure showing you around!
Yours, Paul
Paul does an amazing job…we sure did learn so much @bout chocolate! Geneva old town was impressive. I highly recommend Paul.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hello! I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience. I think chocolate is a pretty good excuse to explore Geneva, but hopefully by the end of the tour you discovered that the city itself is just as interesting as what we tasted along the way.
Yours, Paul
This was a great walking tour through the city of Geneva, we went to wonderful chocolate shops, and had tastes at all of them. Paul, our guide was so informative about the history of chocolate and other interesting facts about the city. He made it very interesting and fun.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience. Geneva has been home to so many fascinating people and events over the centuries, and I’m always happy to bring some of those stories back to life while exploring the city together.
Yours, Paul
We loved this tour! Paul was a fantastic, friendly, and FUN tour guide. We learned a lot about chocolate and about Geneva, all in a relaxed environment. I can’t recommend both Paul and this tour highly enough.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hello! It was a real pleasure meeting you. I’m always happy when guests leave with a few new stories to tell when they get home, especially if those stories happen to involve an unreasonable amount of chocolate. 😄
Yours, Paul
This was an amazing tour that I highly recommend to anyone in Geneva. It included a lot of information about the city and its history, and delicious chocolates. Mar was a friendly, professional, and knowledgable guide.
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