Geneva The Highlights Tour on a bike - 3h | La Vacanza Travel

Geneva The Highlights Tour on a bike - 3h

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Switzerland, Genève, Geneva
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  • 3 hours
  • Geneva
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour is an complet introduction to the city of Geneva, if you are passing through for half a day, come with us on a a bike and visit the city's most iconic places as well as learning about its history.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cornavin, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

Near the station we will take the bikes that will accompany us during the whole tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Broken Chair Sculpture, Place des Nations, Geneva 1202 Switzerland

Let's discover the history of the UN and the symbolism behind the broken chair

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Av. de la Paix 17, 1202 Genève, Switzerland

A unique heritage located in the heart of international Geneva, near the Palais des Nations, to promote understanding of the history, current events and challenges of humanitarian action in Geneva, Switzerland and the world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Perle du Lac, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland

Just a stone's throw from the Palais Wilson, the Parc de la Perle du Lac marks the transition between the city and the Botanical Gardens. Cyclists and walkers alike escape along the paths of this green oasis. No wonder that the wife of Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex watches, named this place the "Pearl of the Lake"! In summer, you can relax in the deckchairs while sipping a drink facing the Mont-Blanc. Free screenings are organized in July and August, for the pleasure of movie lovers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palais Wilson, Quai Wilson 47, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

First residence of the League of Nations, the Wilson Palace defends Human Rights.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ile Rousseau, Passerelle du Pont des Bergues, Geneva 1204 Switzerland

This former bastion of the city is now an island of greenery and a place to relax.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Monument National, promenade du Lac 2, Geneva 1204 Switzerland

A monument that celebrates a patriotic event


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Flower Clock, Quai du General-Guisan 28 Jardin Anglais, Geneva 1204 Switzerland

Tell the time with flowers.
Let yourself be carried away by the Fower Power!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pierres du Niton, Promenade du Lac, Geneva 1200 Switzerland

The Niton stones refer today to the Dyolin Stone and the Niton Stone, two rocks emerging from Lake Geneva in the Geneva harbor. Located in front of the Gustave-Ador quay, they are erratic blocks deposited by the Rhône glacier during its retreat after the last ice age.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Jet d'Eau, Quai Gustave-Ador Jetee des Eaux-Vives, Geneva 1207 Switzerland

The Jet d'eau, the star of the Rade de Genève!
140 meters high and 500 liters of water per second at 200km/h, we present you the Jet d'eau! The Jet d'eau, which has become a true icon of Geneva, has a beautiful story to tell. Did you know that the famous Jet d'eau of Geneva is almost a coincidence?

Here, we'll take a little break to hydrate with a soft drink or a glass of wine (and an ice cream?)

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Parc des Eaux-Vives, 1207 Genève, Switzerland

A sumptuous setting with a view of the lake
The Parc des Eaux-Vives is home to numerous century-old trees and a gourmet restaurant.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Eglise Russe, rue De-Beaumont 18, Geneva 1206 Switzerland

A true masterpiece!
Its sublime golden domes shine on the heights of the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, Cour St-Pierre, Geneva 1204 Switzerland

At the top, a breathtaking panorama. Underground, a unique archaeological site.
Built in the 12th century, the Saint-Pierre Cathedral has undergone important transformations. Under the Reformation, it became a Protestant place of worship.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: L'ancien arsenal, Rue de l'Hotel-de-Ville, Geneva 1204 Switzerland

In the heart of the Old Town, a building with a difference.
With its famous cannons, the Old Arsenal now houses the State Archives.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Reformation Wall, promenade des Bastions 1 Parc des Bastions, Geneva 1205 Switzerland

The great figures of the Reformation watch over the Parc des Bastions.
4 men, 1 wall, 1 story.
In the heart of the Parc des Bastions, Jean Calvin, Guillaume Farel, Théodore de Bèze and John Knox, actors of the Reformation, await you in the form of giant statues and bas-reliefs. "Post Tenebras Lux", the motto of Geneva, is engraved in this wall. On leaving the park, the splendid Place de Neuve and its various places linked to art are to be discovered.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Place de l'Ile, Pl. de l'Ile, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

A bridge full of history.
The Pont de l'Île bears witness to the tenacity of Geneva throughout the centuries.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cornavin, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

Return of the bikes to the starting point

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Zip around Geneva on a bike
  • Multiple departure times available.
  • Ideal introduction to Geneva for first-time visitors or those short on time.
  • Private tour ensures a personalised experience.
  • You can have the experience in small groups, up to 10 people.
  • Soda/Pop - Soft Drink or glass of wine to enjoy in front of the "Jet d'eau" or an hot chocolate with chocolates

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • You need to know how to ride a bike
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Genèveroule, Pl. de Montbrillant 17, 1201 Genève, Switzerland


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours


    User's Reviews

    kelli c

    30 May, 2023

    Our guide was great, very knowledgeable. Being on a bike allowed us to see many interesting places in the City in a single afternoon.

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    Geneva in an afternoon

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