Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Geneva, Switzerland
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don’t miss out on seeing major landmarks and hidden gems alike with the help of your own private guide on this walking tour of Geneva. As you stroll, your guide also shares the stories behind the sights, giving you the unique perspective of a local that allows you to see the city through their eyes.
- Make the tour your own; it’s fully customizable
- The route is wheelchair- and stroller accessible
- Don’t worry about language barriers—there are four to choose from
- Choose between a local or professional guide for your private tour
What's Included
- Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
- Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
1
Jet d'Eau
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Jardin Anglais
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Molard Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
L'ancien arsenal
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Place du Bourg-de-Four
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Reformation Wall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Ile Rousseau
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Batiment des Forces Motrices
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Bains des Paquis
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
The Library of Geneva
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Musee d'art et d'histoire (MAH)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Featured review
Bruno gave us a great overview of Geneva. He was knowledgeable and personable. The walking tour was a perfect activity for our first day in Geneva. Highly recommend for first time visitors.
Reviews
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Bruno - thank you for the wonderful introduction to Geneva and Switzerland. We had a wonderful experience.
Our Geneva private walking tour guide was a no show. We were at the designated location 15 minutes prior to our time and waited another 45 minutes after. I have submitted photographic proof. (A photo of the restaurant where we were meeting 8 minutes prior to the time). The tour company then proceeded to call me a liar and said that I wasn’t there. The messages they sent were unbelievably rude and insulting. They not only called me a liar but called me elderly (which I am not), and that I should brush up on my IT skills. They claimed I have What’s App (which I don’t). They said it’s 2026, who doesn’t have What’s App? Well we don’t use it much in the US. They also said that they called me over and over. Then I sent proof with screen shots of my call log and there were no missed calls, only outgoing messages to them that were not answered. All they had to do was say “I’m sorry for the mix-up” and it would have been fine. Mistakes happen. Instead they continued to rail on me over and over. Luckily the messages were all on the Viator app and saved. When I got a hold of Viator they were helpful and apologetic. They are refunding me my money which I appreciate. I just hope they cancel their contract with this company. What terrible professionalism.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Enough of your lies. Our guide was at the meeting point (restaurant) for 30 minutes from the start of the tour. He checked everywhere at the restaurant. You did not show up and dialled his number only once within those 30 minutes, and you dialled it incorrectly with the wrong country code. Also, you lied about not having WhatsApp. Both the guide and we called you on WhatsApp many times. I have screenshots of your WhatsApp account being active! The funny thing is, the day after the tour, you deleted your WhatsApp Account. But now you claim you never had WhatsApp. And you claim that in the US you don't use WhatsApp much. What an utter rubbish. WhatsApp is the number 1 messaging app in the US, and almost everyone has it. You had it too, you just lied about not having it. Probably because you were late and were not on time at the meeting point. What is the most likely, you must have been late for the tour. Of course, the guide only waits 30 minutes. We have proof that the guide waited at the correct location, but we decided to refund you instead of getting into further arguments with you. Viator did not refund you, we did. Viator cannot refund you without our approval. 45 minutes after the tour started, you finally called the correct number of the guide, but by that time he had already left. You wanted him to come back, but of course, he can reject that since you did not show up on time. This tour is very highly rated, and our guides are professional and show up on time. But of course, we can't do much when someone is late and decides to make up some stories in order to force through a refund.
Bruno was personable and knowledgeable, a winning combination. We saw the highlights, learned the history and enjoyed our tour.
Agnes provided an exceptional tour full of historical, cultural and architectural information. A nice pace and a lovely person
Jose was great! Highly recommend! He was knowledgable and fun! Made the experience so amazing Geneva is beautiful and the history provided on the tour was great.
We booked a two hour tour last minute and it was great to have a guide show us the main attractions around Geneva. Bruno was very friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a very relaxing time.
There is a lot of walking but it is very doable. The sights Claudia brought me was amazing and her knowledge of all of them was impressive.
Excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We saw highlights of the old city. Took a ride on a boat.
Having a non-professional tour guide, we expected something less informative and a bit different "direction", but were pleasantly surprised by our tour guide. She was very nice, quite knowledgeable, no rush, we took our time and got a good tour of the city. Do recommend.
Enjoyable and informative walk around Geneva, including the port and old town. Jon was knowledgeable and made sure to answer all of my questions.
Was a great tour to get to know Geneva and some history. We did this our first day and was a great intro to the city.
Excellent Guidry tour. Claudia was very knowledgeable and flexible. Highly recommend to anyone as a great overview of the city,
I had a good time with Herti, the tour guide who has good knowledge about the culture and history, even though he is not a professional tour guide.
Bruno gave us a great overview of Geneva. He was knowledgeable and personable. The walking tour was a perfect activity for our first day in Geneva. Highly recommend for first time visitors.
Bruno was amazing! Very knowledgeable and efficient getting around the city. Gave us time to take photos, ask questions and was flexible in adding stops based off of what we were interested in. Bruno is the best!
Relaxed and entertaining walk which helps us to understand the history of Geneva better. Bruno is a very knowledgeable and nice guy.
We booked very last minute and just needed an overview of the city. Herti was on time, friendly, informative. Perfect!
It’s difficult to find the tourist office on the 1st floor of the train Station. The map look no I tried put me on the street, so specifics would help.
Herti was a WONDERFUL guide, full of information about history and local customs, culture, etc. We enjoyed tte tour very much!!
Good tour accompanied by good comments. History of the city and Switzerland have graced the course.
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