Geneva’s Left Bank: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG476578-848205
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Wind back Geneva’s contemporary and ancient history on a lakeside stroll with this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this city walk.
Where does the name Geneva come from? Why isn’t a watch called a clock? I’ll share the stories behind these questions, and several others, as we stroll along the left bank of the world-famous Bay of Geneva and across the river Rhone.
Whether this is your first time in Geneva or you’re a seasoned visitor, during this walking tour you’ll hear plenty of tales that’ll surprise you. You’ll learn about watchmaking, finance, industry, philosophy, the Celts, the Romans and the struggle for our city’s independence.
I'll tell you all about:
• The invention of modern mapmaking
• One of the biggest rivers in Europe
• The largest street fair on the Continent
• A modern sculpture that changes shape depending on how you view it
• The famous philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Luxury watchmaking
• The Roman emperor who made history in Geneva
• Geneva’s desire to join the Swiss confederation
• Switzerland’s financial hub
• The city’s fight for independence
Join me on this eye-opening walk and discover what makes Geneva the smallest internationally important city in Europe.
Highlights
- Discover what makes Geneva the smallest internationally important city in Europe
- 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 flower clock at the left bank of the lake near the first bridge. It’s situated next to the road, across from place Longemalle, 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.
