Geneva City Private Guided tour & Optional Boat Cruise
Overview
Discover the many faces of Geneva on a private guided city tour, combining landmarks, lakeside scenery and the historic Old Town. In just two hours, explore the highlights of this cosmopolitan city and enjoy an introduction to Geneva’s history, culture and unique character.
Begin with the International District, home to the United Nations Office and numerous international organizations dedicated to diplomacy, humanitarian action and world peace.
Continue along the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), where you can admire the iconic Jet d’Eau, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Enjoy views of the lake and discover the elegant waterfront, the celebrated Flower Clock: a tribute to Geneva’s long-standing watchmaking tradition.
Step back in time as you explore the Old Town, with its picturesque St. Pierre Cathedral, the Place du Bourg-de-Four, while your guide brings Geneva’s fascinating past to life.
Make your experience even more special with an optional Lake Geneva cruise.
What's Included
- Boat cruise ( if option selected - only available during the Summer)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Geneva City Private Guided tour & Optional Boat Cruise?
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Activity code: C-2510P79
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Boat cruise ( if option selected - only available during the Summer).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Bottled water.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Geneva City Private Guided tour & Optional Boat Cruise is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Geneva City Private Guided tour & Optional Boat Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Boat cruise ( if option selected - only available during the Summer)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
