Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Many Faces of Geneva
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Pride and love, gluttony and moderation, justice and anger, envy and courage go hand in hand in Geneva. In this tour you will not only manage to see all the main sights of this city, but also look at them from a different angle — from the perspective of human vices and virtues. The monument in honour of Empress Elisabeth ”Sissi”, who was stabbed to death, is located not far from the “doing a good deed” Jet d'Eau fountain. The monument to Jean-Jacques Rousseau reminds visitors of a man who promoted ideas of social equality, but at the same time confessed to affairs with married women and masochism. The building known to serve as a shelter to orphans and bread for the poor in the Middle Ages was also used to lock up beggars and the insane, but the theologians depicted on the Reformation Wall were later taunted with inflexibility, mercilessness and heartlessness. We will guide you through the key places of Geneva and tell the true story of the real people and their sins and virtues.
Inclusions
What's included
- Information about all main tourist sights of Geneva
- Stories about how main sights are related to justice, courage and other virtues
- Stories about how main sights are related to anger, envy and other sins
- Qualitative audio guide recorded by professional speakers
- Clear explanation of the route with photos and detailed directions
What's not
- You will need to have your own mobile phone with internet and headset
- There will be no live guide. Instead, you'll explore the city using the link provided after booking
Itinerary
Embark on this captivating journey starting near the statue honoring the empress tragically taken by an anarchist. Uncover the intricate details of this event, delving into the how and, more importantly, the why.
Marvel at one of the world's largest fountains, pondering its contribution to making the world a better place.
Proceed to a monument dedicated by a generous benefactor, exploring the significance of his donation and discovering images of virtues adorning the structure.
Encounter the monument commemorating Jean-Jacques Rousseau, delving into the sins he openly confessed.
Venture to the National Monument and unravel the story behind its triumphant selection in a competition for erection.
Take a moment with the Flower Clock, unveiling its ties to the concept of pride.
Explore the Lutheran church, delving into diverse religious perspectives on the impact of sins and good deeds on an individual's salvation. Adjacent to the church lies the Palace of Justice, where the profound connection to mercy will be unveiled.
Embark on a discovery of the monument representing a Genevan champion for justice, unraveling the history of past red-light districts.
Gaze upon St. Pierre Cathedral, understanding its association with the virtue of temperance. Explore the statue of the Prophet Jeremiah, often referred to as "the weeping prophet." Progress to the Town Hall building, where the stone bench witnessed the pronouncement of death sentences by Geneva's judges.
Journey to the Reformation Wall, learning which theologians faced criticism for inflexibility, mercilessness, and heartlessness.
Witness the statue of Guillaume-Henri Dufour, gaining insight into his valiant struggle against evil.
Encounter the bust of a Red Cross founder, discovering the intricacies of his life and uncovering surprising parallels with Leo Tolstoy.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 11 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the designated meeting point, there won't be a live guide present. We invite you to commence this self-guided tour using the link provided at the time of booking.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- myFive
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Geneva
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 414 experiences we list in Geneva.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 65 of 414.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Geneva
Geneva is a lakeside city in French-speaking Switzerland, home to the Jet d'Eau, a hilltop Old Town, many international bodies and views of Mont Blanc.
Geneva lies at the western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhône flows out toward France, with the Jura and the Alps on either side. The Jet d'Eau, a fountain that shoots water 140 metres into the air, marks the harbour. The Old Town climbs a hill to the Gothic Saint-Pierre Cathedral, where John Calvin preached, and the Reformation Wall in the Parc des Bastions shows its leaders in carved stone.
Top-ranked sights in Geneva: Geneva Water Fountains (Jet d’Eau), Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), St. Peter's Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Pierre).
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