Geneva Lakeside Stroll: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG476583-848217
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Take a relaxing walk along the right bank with this self-guided audio tour of Geneva’s marvels. Experience the magic of GPS playback as you stroll from Brunswick Monument to the Botanical Garden.
Is this your first time in Geneva, or are you already familiar with the city? Either way, this tour has a few stories that’ll surprise you.
Geneva was an independent city from 1154 and only became part of the Swiss Confederation in 1815. It has an incredibly rich history, with some marvellous events. I’ll tell you about them on this tour, while I guide you to some of the city’s most wonderful places. We’ll hear about an empress and a duke, international peacekeeping and the invention of science fiction. We’ll stroll in lush parks, admire the world-famous Bay of Geneva as well as the tallest fountain in the world, and watch Belle Époque paddle steamers gliding next to it.
Along the way, you'll hear about:
• An empress who was assassinated on the quay
• Switzerland’s watch industry and the Rolex family
• The biggest sweet water tank in Europe
• Geneva’s oldest beach
• World-class sailing in the bay
• The tallest mountain in Europe
Highlights
- Find out about international peacekeeping and the invention of science fiction
- 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 in front of the Brunswick monument at the right bench of the lake near the first bridge. It’s made of pink marble and so big, you can’t miss it.
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.
