Unusual Audio Tour of Geneva
Description
Tired of monotonous guided tours full of historical dates that are impossible to remember? Me too! That’s why I created a unique audio tour, a perfect mix of fun facts, surprising anecdotes and pithy humor. This tour is for those who want to have fun while discovering the city. No lessons in encyclopedic history, just the essentials and behind the scenes that the classical guides do not tell you. I have lived in Geneva for more than 30 years, so believe me, I know what I am talking about! Here, no filter: I will tell you as much the good as the little truths about the city. You are 100% autonomous, move at your own pace, take a shopping break or a meltdown. And above all, enjoy! So, ready for a tour that's off the beaten track? Launch your audio and let yourself be surprised!
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Itinerary
This vegetable clock changes scenery according to the seasons, symbolizing Swiss watchmaking expertise.
Symbol of Geneva
First park in the city designed "English style", with curved paths and tree plantations without specific alignments.
The largest and oldest historic park in the city centre famous for its changing atmosphere over the seasons.
This impressive monument celebrates the leaders of the Protestant Reformation, including Jean Calvin, figure of Geneva.
Discover the military history of Geneva through these historical cannons and mosaics tracing its past.
St. Peter's Cathedral in Geneva, with its blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, is an emblematic symbol of the city.
Place du Bourg-de-Four, the historic heart of Geneva, is a charming pedestrian area surrounded by old buildings, where lively cafés, shops and a lively atmosphere mix, testimony to the medieval past of the city.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This audio tour contains potentially inappropriate language for children.
Reviews(9)
This unusual audio tour of Geneva was a fantastic experience! Instead of a traditional guided tour, you explore the city at your own pace while listening to fascinating stories about Geneva. What really makes this tour special is the humor. The audio includes some very funny moments, jokes and playful comments that make the experience much more entertaining than a typical historical tour. I found myself smiling and even laughing at certain parts while walking through the city. I recommand it :)
I enjoyed it. Simple and cheap way to get a quick look at some key features. I'm only in town for a day and a half and I have other stuff to do, so it was ideal for me. Wasn't expecting the bad language - I don't care, I have a mouth like a sewer, but others might. I have a problem with app you have to download. It installed fine but the map didn't work. So I fudged it together by putting the landmarks into Google Maps and just listening to the commentary in the other app. It was fine, no big deal.
Does exactly what it says - easy to follow, amusing commentary and interesting landmarks. En route we visited the archaeological site under the cathedral, which was absolutely fantastic and well worth the 8 Euro entry fee, so do allow an hour at least to enjoy this. We parked in the Plaine de Plainpalais (nicest carpark ever), so decided to start the tour at the closest point, namely Batiens Pk. This was ok, however some of the explanations didn't work out-of-sequence, so I would recommend starting at number 1. We had planned to enjoy a drink in a cafe on the lakefront, but in the stretch covered by the tour, there were no cafés at all. (Probably because we visited in February, but it's worth being aware of this if you visit out of season.) We eventually found a little cafe in Bations park, and enjoyed a crepe and a waffle (with disgusting hot "chocolate") then had a game of chess on one of the giant chess sets. Julien stayed in contact and was brilliant throughout. He suggested parking options and helped us navigate the app. It's worth spending a bit of time getting it all set up ahead of your visit, including downloading it onto your phone. We were visiting from France, and one of our phones wouldn't work in Switzerland 🙄
This was our first time in Geneva so we chose this audio tour. It was very informative and also very funny. It was a comprehensive tour of the main points of interest in Geneva. We laughed a lot and we really advise anyone visiting Geneva to get this audio tour, you will not regret it.
I had a day to explore Geneva with just my toddler. I decided to do this audio tour. I really enjoyed it - saw a lot and learned a lot. I would definitely recommend it if you have some time in Geneva and aren’t sure where to go or what to see. I liked it better than an in-person tour, as you could go at your own pace, or take a detour if you wanted.
Fantástic audiovisuel tour and we learned a lot and very interesting topics We have made also many nice pictures during the tour I recommend to wear flat and comfortable shoes to visit the old streets of Geneva I higly recommend this experience
A complete new experience to discover the city. Excellent concept that I can only recommend to all. Thank you to the initiator.
I highly recommend this audio tour in Geneva! It offers an original way to discover the city while enjoying an interactive guide at your own pace. The explanations are clear and captivating.
Perfect audio tour. We learned a lot about Geneva. And the surprise at the end was excellent. We loved having this autonomy and going at our own pace. We'd recommend it to anyone.
