Geneva's Little Italy: A Slef-Guided Audio Tour in Carouge Standard Option
ID: GYG476551-848181
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Browse the old marketplaces and hidden courtyards of this Genevan gem with this self-guided walking tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback as you stroll through Carouge.
If your attention would not have been drawn to it, you would probably not have heard of the little city of Carouge. It is a secret tip! You will discover a very charming place as a big contrast to Geneva, although it lies only 15 minutes away from the center Carouge is one of Geneva’s best-kept secrets and, if your attention hadn’t been drawn to it, you would probably never have heard of it. On this walking tour, you’ll discover just how charming this little municipality is and how, despite being only 15 minutes away from the city centre, it contrasts with the rest of Geneva. I’ll share its unique and colourful history with you as you wind your way through its atmospheric streets.
On this tour, you’ll hear several surprising stories from 2,300 years ago up to today, including:
• Why Carouge is called “Little Italy”
• How it became so picturesque
• The city’s origins and the role the Celts and Romans played
• What led the famous French philosopher, Voltaire, to stage his first play here in a wooden shed
Come with me to hear the stories that have made Carouge the Little Italy of Geneva!
of Geneva. It has a totally different and incredibly rich history. So, on this tour, you will learn many surprising stories from 2300 years ago up to today. Why is it called “Little Italy”? Why is it so attractive today? Who founded the city, why did he so? What about the Celts, the Roman? Come with me to hear all the beautiful stories, which made Carouge the Little Italy of Geneva.
Highlights
- Get acquainted with several surprising stories from 2,300 years ago up to today
- Hear from the producer, Ariel Peter Haemmerlé, a local tour guide
- Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English
The tour starts at the marketplace of Carouge. To go there, you can, from the center of Geneva, either walk the street of Carouge which is in Geneva and leads to Carouge. This will take some 30 minutes.
Or you can take any tramway nr 12 from the downtown area or 18 from the main station area with direction Bachet, De Stael, or Palette. After crossing a little river, get off at the second stop called “Carouge Marché” and you are there. This will take some 15 minutes.
If you are staying in a hotel in Geneva, the reception will have given you the free “Geneva transport card”. Offered by the State of Geneva, it allows you to take any public transportation in the canton for free during your whole stay.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
