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Guided tours of Geneva

Whether with a group, family, or friends, book your guided tour of Geneva!

The Jet d’Eau and the harbour of Geneva
Choinowski, CC BY-SA 4.0

Whether you are a visitor in a hurry or someone wishing to immerse yourself in local history and life, Illico Travel offers guided tours tailored to your own pace.

Explore classic, thematic, or offbeat sides of Geneva with a private professional guide—at your own speed and according to your interests—by foot, limousine, minibus, or coach.

All tours can be adapted for families with children. They are available for individuals as well as small groups of two or three people; no group is too small.

Booking

Contact us by phone or send your request via email. Please include the following details in your email: your full contact information, the desired date, the number of participants, and your specific preferences. We will then send you a personalized quote.

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Illico Travel and Business Services — Véronique Piemonte

Incoming agency specialising in guided tours in French-speaking Switzerland

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Véronique Piemonte is independent of City Tours Europe. Please contact them directly to arrange your guided tour.

Guided tours on offer

A street in Geneva's old town
ChiemSeherin, Pixabay

Old Town Geneva

Discovering Geneva’s Old Town—rich in political history and featuring iconic narrow streets, the Cathedral, and flower-filled squares—on foot

  • DurationMinimum 1h 15min – Maximum 4h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 360.–
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
The armillary sphere in front of the Palais des Nations
konferenzadhs, Pixabay

Geneva International Organizations

Discover the various United Nations international organizations and the Palais des Nations—exploring them in greater or lesser depth depending on the time you have available—whether on foot, by limousine, or by bus.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 5h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 360.–
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
Fine chocolates and pralines
NoName_13, Pixabay

Chocolate city tour with chocolate Workshop

Switzerland is the land of chocolate, and Geneva is one of its shining stars. We invite you to discover its history and iconic brands, with the added opportunity to take part in a private chocolate workshop where you can craft your own personalized chocolate creations.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 4h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 580.– for 2 people – 2h
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
Chocolates for tasting
NoName_13, Pixabay

Chocolate city tour with chocolate tasting

We invite you to discover the history and iconic chocolate brands of Geneva, complemented by one or more private tastings at the city's finest contemporary chocolatiers.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 4h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 410.– for 1 person – 2h – 1 chocolate tasting
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
The market square in Carouge
Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0

Carouge: Italy on Genevan soil

A charming and picturesque small town on the outskirts of Geneva that has preserved its 18th-century architecture and warm Mediterranean character intact.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 3h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 360.–
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
St Peter’s Cathedral in Geneva
495756, Pixabay

What if Calvin returned to Geneva?

Meet the man who transformed Geneva into the "Protestant Rome" of the 16th century. We also offer specialized tours focusing on the Orthodox and Jewish faiths in Geneva.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 3h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 360.–
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
An antique pocket watch
Yummymoon, Pixabay

Geneva, cradle of watchmaking

A tribute to Geneva’s watchmaking tradition. Geneva and watchmaking share a long history dating back to the 16th century—a tradition that contemporary figures continue to uphold. – Depending on available time, there is an option to participate in a hands-on artisanal watchmaking workshop.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 8h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 360.- without workshop
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you
Hands painted with a map of the world
stokpic, Pixabay

In the footsteps of Henri Dunant

Everyone knows his name, but who was Henri Dunant? We invite you to meet the founding father of the Red Cross. The duration of the tour will depend on the number of museums you wish to visit in addition to the Red Cross Museum.

  • DurationMinimum 2h – Maximum 8h
  • Indicative priceAccording to your specific wishes – Base price CHF 390.- - 2h – 2 people
  • Meeting pointTo be agreed with you

Pictures

The towers of St Peter’s Cathedral in Geneva’s old town
Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Palace of Nations in Geneva
Risuciu, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Place du Bourg-de-Four in Geneva
JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0
The façade of the Museum of Art and History in Geneva
Schweiz41, domaine public
La Grange park
Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0
The Bains des Pâquis on Lake Geneva
Mina Kara, CC BY-SA 4.0
A street in Geneva’s old town
robertahill, Pixabay