The Timeless City of Geneva

Group 6 Geneva, Switzerland
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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About the location

Welcome to the City of Time! Geneva, Switzerland (also known as Genève) is a bustling city of the most friendly people I have ever met. Cheese and Chocolate lovers this is the place for you! Geneva is the second most-populous city in Switzerland, after Zurich. The scenic views of Lake Geneva surrounded by the Swiss Alps is breathtaking. Geneva is surrounded by France, many people speak French as well as English. Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Cross. Enjoy the must see's and hidden gems of Geneva as well as extravagant day and half day trips to surrounding cities - even trips to small French cities less than an hour away!

Guide Highlights

Travel like a local!

Eat, drink and see the hot spots just like the locals.

Sample Itinerary

Don't know how to spend your time in Geneva? Check out the Sample Itinerary to get all the must do's and see's in!

Guide Summary

The beauty of Geneva is you can spend a weekend here or a week (with doing day & half day trips) - how will you spend your time in the city of time? 

  • All things Geneva
  • Tips, Tricks & Advice
  • Where to stay/ Neighborhoods
  • Where to eat/drink
  • Things to do
  • Day Trips
  • Sample Itinerary

Featured in this guide

Local food
Boating
Photo spots
Wineries
Group 31 Museums
Foodie favorites
Group 14 Hidden Gems
Group 38 Bike-friendly
Group 32 Historical
Group 36 Shopping
Group 33 Walkable
Group 13 Public transportation

Great for these trips

Solo
Cultural / Historical
Family with kids
Family without kids
City

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  • Guide Architect

    Jessie Mahoney

    Jessie Mahoney

    Hi, I'm Jessie! I'm a recent graduate from Iowa State University who studied abroad for a semester in Barcelona. During my four months in Europe I was able to travel to 8 different countries and over 35 amazing cities! My life goal is to travel to 100 countries, I'm 16 in so far but so much to go. Come see the world with me :)

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