Central Geneva, Old Town and Cathedral

Starting on the lakefront, the tour of Central Geneva offers a charming journey through history, architecture, culture, and stunning scenery including stops at historical monuments and the famous Flower Clock in the English Garden. Along the way we discuss Geneva’s watchmaking, chocolate and banking industries, as well as key figures from Calvin to Rousseau. Strolling through the Old Town, we wind along narrow cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old buildings, hidden courtyards, lively cafés and picturesque views of Lake Geneva. The highlight is Saint Peter’s Cathedral, where we explore its impressive architecture and evolution over the centuries, including Geneva’s Protestant Reformation.

Tour Highlights

• • Brunswick Monument and Jardin des Alpes
• • English Gardens, Jet d’Eau (when working) and National Monument
• • Geneva’s famous Flower Clock and surrounding garden
• • Shopping district, historic squares, fountains and fortification walls
• • The Collège Calvin, how the Reformation spread through education
• • Place Bourg de Four, famous architecture and residences
• • Saint Peter’s Cathedral and Calvin’s Auditory
• • Geneva City Hall, Red Cross, Geneva Convention and Alabama Room
• • Childhood homes of J.J. Rousseau and Albert Gallatin
• • The International Monument to the Reformation (Reformation Wall)