Geneva Award-Winning Chocolate and Old Town Walking Tour with Lake Geneva Boat Ride (3 Hours)
by Chocolate Flavours Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 197.98Overview
This three-hour guided tour in Geneva includes a walking route of approximately 2.1 kilometers through the Old Town and surrounding areas, combined with a short boat ride on Lake Geneva. The tour begins on the left bank of Lake Geneva with a boat crossing to the right bank, passing close to the Jet d'Eau while learning about its history. The walking portion includes seven stops at five chocolateries and patisseries where participants taste twelve different chocolate products, including award-winning and heritage selections. One chocolaterie visited is known for having served historical figures such as Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, John F. Kennedy, and Charles de Gaulle. The tour also features the local tradition of breaking the chocolate marmite. Along the route, participants visit notable Geneva landmarks including Cathedrale Saint Pierre, Maison Tavel, Place du Bourg-de-Four, The Molard Tower, Rue du Rhone, Brunswick Monument, L'ancien arsenal, Musee International De La Reforme, La statue de Sissi Geneve, Batiment des Forces Motrices, Quartier des Eaux-Vives, Hotel de Ville, and Place de la Madeleine. The guide provides stories and explanations about Geneva’s chocolate history and the sites visited. The tour includes guaranteed skip-the-line access and expert commentary throughout. Bottled water and visits to chocolate factories are not included. Participants should wear comfortable flat shoes suitable for walking and standing, including some slight hills. Bringing a bottle of water is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Places you can include
Local Flavours Tours
Visit five chocolateries and patisseries plus one surprise stop. Sample twelve different chocolate products while learning about more than 2000 years of chocolate history and Geneva’s role in it. Taste chocolate cakes from a Swiss gold medal winner and visit a chocolaterie where Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, John F. Kennedy, and Charles de Gaulle purchased chocolate. Participate in the Geneva tradition of breaking the “Marmite” cauldron. The stop includes a boat ride from the left bank to the right bank and a guided walk through both well-known and lesser-known sites of the Old Town.
180 min
Jet d'Eau
The tour approaches the Jet d'Eau closely from the water, revealing lesser-known stories and facts about this large fountain on Lake Geneva.
15 min
Lake Geneva
Walking along the shores of Lake Geneva on both the left and right banks, the group takes a boat ride crossing the lake. The guide shares stories and anecdotes about the area that are unfamiliar even to locals.
10 min
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
15 min
Maison Tavel
Place du Bourg-de-Four
15 min
The Molard Tower
Description to be confirmed.
15 min
Rue Du Rhone
20 min
Brunswick Monument
10 min
L'ancien arsenal
20 min
Musee International De La Reforme
La statue de Sissi Geneve
5 min
Batiment des Forces Motrices
Quartier des Eaux-Vives
15 min
Hotel de Ville
Place de la Madeleine
20 min
Meeting point
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
The finish point is in little square next to the Hotel Quai des Bergues. Address: Quai des Bergues 23, Geneva, 1201
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Geneva Award-Winning Chocolate and Old Town Walking Tour with Lake Geneva Boat Ride (3 Hours)
by Chocolate Flavours Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 197.98Overview
This three-hour guided tour in Geneva includes a walking route of approximately 2.1 kilometers through the Old Town and surrounding areas, combined with a short boat ride on Lake Geneva. The tour begins on the left bank of Lake Geneva with a boat crossing to the right bank, passing close to the Jet d'Eau while learning about its history. The walking portion includes seven stops at five chocolateries and patisseries where participants taste twelve different chocolate products, including award-winning and heritage selections. One chocolaterie visited is known for having served historical figures such as Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, John F. Kennedy, and Charles de Gaulle. The tour also features the local tradition of breaking the chocolate marmite. Along the route, participants visit notable Geneva landmarks including Cathedrale Saint Pierre, Maison Tavel, Place du Bourg-de-Four, The Molard Tower, Rue du Rhone, Brunswick Monument, L'ancien arsenal, Musee International De La Reforme, La statue de Sissi Geneve, Batiment des Forces Motrices, Quartier des Eaux-Vives, Hotel de Ville, and Place de la Madeleine. The guide provides stories and explanations about Geneva’s chocolate history and the sites visited. The tour includes guaranteed skip-the-line access and expert commentary throughout. Bottled water and visits to chocolate factories are not included. Participants should wear comfortable flat shoes suitable for walking and standing, including some slight hills. Bringing a bottle of water is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Places you can include
Local Flavours Tours
Visit five chocolateries and patisseries plus one surprise stop. Sample twelve different chocolate products while learning about more than 2000 years of chocolate history and Geneva’s role in it. Taste chocolate cakes from a Swiss gold medal winner and visit a chocolaterie where Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, John F. Kennedy, and Charles de Gaulle purchased chocolate. Participate in the Geneva tradition of breaking the “Marmite” cauldron. The stop includes a boat ride from the left bank to the right bank and a guided walk through both well-known and lesser-known sites of the Old Town.
180 min
Jet d'Eau
The tour approaches the Jet d'Eau closely from the water, revealing lesser-known stories and facts about this large fountain on Lake Geneva.
15 min
Lake Geneva
Walking along the shores of Lake Geneva on both the left and right banks, the group takes a boat ride crossing the lake. The guide shares stories and anecdotes about the area that are unfamiliar even to locals.
10 min
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
15 min
Maison Tavel
Place du Bourg-de-Four
15 min
The Molard Tower
Description to be confirmed.
15 min
Rue Du Rhone
20 min
Brunswick Monument
10 min
L'ancien arsenal
20 min
Musee International De La Reforme
La statue de Sissi Geneve
5 min
Batiment des Forces Motrices
Quartier des Eaux-Vives
15 min
Hotel de Ville
Place de la Madeleine
20 min
Meeting point
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
The finish point is in little square next to the Hotel Quai des Bergues. Address: Quai des Bergues 23, Geneva, 1201
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.