{"id":8669,"date":"2019-06-13T14:50:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T14:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=8669"},"modified":"2019-06-13T14:50:33","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T14:50:33","slug":"things-to-do-geneva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/things-to-do-geneva\/","title":{"rendered":"Geneva on Foot: Your Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beautiful lakes, more than 50 parks, and alluring vistas of snow-capped Alps on the horizon. Geneva is undoubtedly the grandest Swiss city, and one of the safest in the world. Geneva carries a long and eventful history, reflected in its numerous museums and dimly-lit galleries. Its compact size and lakeside promenades make it easy to explore on foot. So, lace up your favorite walking shoes and explore 10 of our favorite spots on this self-guided walking tour of Geneva, Switzerland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.205044\" data-longitude=\"6.15029\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/F1B8aMscB\/jardin-anglais-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"4305\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/F1B8aMscB\/jardin-anglais-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">Start your walk at Quai Gustave-Ador<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lsantek-.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">L&#8217;horloge fleurie, or the flower clock, Geneva, Switzerland. Lsantek\/istockphoto.com<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-1140067624.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Jet d&#8217;Eau fountain, Geneva, Switzerland.<\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start your walk at Quai Gustave-Ador<\/strong> beside the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jardin Anglais (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ville-geneve.ch\/plan-ville\/parcs-jardins-plages-bains-publics\/jardin-anglais\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jardin Anglais<\/a>. This small park is best known for its working <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Horloge Fleurie (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geneva.info\/flower-clock\/\" target=\"_blank\">Horloge Fleurie<\/a> (Flower Clock), comprising of more than 6,500 flowers. The clock honors two of Geneva&#8217;s specialties: watchmaking and botany. And, from the top, you can enjoy an excellent view of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jet d'Eau (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geneva.info\/jet-d-eau-fountain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jet d&#8217;Eau<\/a>, a massive fountain that shoots water 140 meters into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.204216\" data-longitude=\"6.148519\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wTFcO87it\/place-du-lac-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1538\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wTFcO87it\/place-du-lac-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">From Place du Lac, head south<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.204216\" data-longitude=\"6.148519\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/4d961ad9-e38d-4458-8218-cfb7a6754cef-1400.jpg?placeid=1538&amp;name=Place%20du%20Lac&amp;lat=46.204216&amp;lng=6.148519\" alt=\"Busy shopping center, Geneva, Switzerland. georgeclerk\/istockphoto.com\"\/><figcaption>Busy shopping center, Geneva, Switzerland. georgeclerk\/istockphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From place du Lac<\/strong>, <strong>head south<\/strong> across the city&#8217;s main shopping district. First, you&#8217;ll cross the glitzy <em>rue du Rh\u00f4ne<\/em> with its uninterrupted parade of haute couture boutiques, jewelers, and watchmakers. Then, wander through the more affordable <em>rue du March\u00e9<\/em> shopping precinct (and maybe pick up a few things while you&#8217;re there).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.200119\" data-longitude=\"6.14879\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/UYh7m6BJc\/place-du-bourg-de-four-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1541\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/UYh7m6BJc\/place-du-bourg-de-four-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">Head up rue de la Fontaine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.200119\" data-longitude=\"6.14879\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/c5681801-93f9-4301-86be-8bfeb94f1199-1400.jpg?placeid=1541&amp;name=Place%20du%20Bourg-de-Four&amp;lat=46.200119&amp;lng=6.14879\" alt=\"Bourg-de-Four Square, Geneva, Switzerland. MchalLudwiczak\/istockphoto.com\"\/><figcaption>Bourg-de-Four Square, Geneva, Switzerland. MchalLudwiczak\/istockphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Head up rue de la Fontaine<\/strong> to the photogenic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geneva.info\/place-du-bourg-de-four\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Place du Bourg-de-Four (opens in a new tab)\">Place du Bourg-de-Four<\/a>, one of Geneva&#8217;s most historic squares. This was where the Roman forum once stood and where Rousseau spent his childhood. The square remains the geographical and spiritual heart of the city, with galleries, antique shops, caf\u00e9s, bars, and bistros.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.201126\" data-longitude=\"6.148516\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4PHKHxUUo\/st-pierre-cathedral-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1543\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4PHKHxUUo\/st-pierre-cathedral-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">Turn right along rue de l&#8217;H\u00f4tel-de-Ville<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_214955713.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Cath\u00e9drale de Saint-Pierre, Geneva, Switzerland. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_155943347.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Cath\u00e9drale de Saint-Pierre, Geneva, Switzerland. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turn right along rue de l&#8217;H\u00f4tel-de-Ville<\/strong>, then right again along <em>place de la Taconnerie<\/em> to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cath\u00e9drale de Saint-Pierre (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geneva.info\/st-peters-cathedral\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cath\u00e9drale de Saint-Pierre<\/a>, a breathtaking mix of Romanesque and Gothic features, built between 1150 and 1232. During the Reformation, locals voted to make it Protestant, stripping all the decoration from the once-ornate interior. A climb up the tower offers sweeping views of the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.201405\" data-longitude=\"6.147106\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AnNgd1k5u\/tavel-house-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1544\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AnNgd1k5u\/tavel-house-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">From the cathedral, follow rue Otto-Barblan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.201405\" data-longitude=\"6.147106\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/11f9e859-e4f3-4a84-9beb-32be46936d74-1400.jpg?placeid=1544&amp;name=Tavel%20House&amp;lat=46.201405&amp;lng=6.147106\" alt=\"Maison Tavel, Geneva, Switzerland. Benoit Bruchez\/istockphoto.com\"\/><figcaption>Maison Tavel, Geneva, Switzerland. Benoit Bruchez\/istockphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From the cathedral, follow rue Otto-Barblan<\/strong> to <em>rue de Puits St. Pierre.&nbsp;<\/em>Here stands the city&#8217;s oldest private house, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Maison Tavel (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geneva.info\/museums\/maison-tavel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maison Tavel<\/a>, which contains the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Museum of Ancient Geneva (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geneva.info\/museums\/\" target=\"_blank\">Museum of Ancient Geneva<\/a>, with its fascinating model of 19th-century Geneva on the third floor. Up the hill, a 17th-century former arsenal has mosaic tableaus depicting scenes from Geneva&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.201759\" data-longitude=\"6.14268\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/X_kMePLQc\/grand-theatre-de-geneve-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1546\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/X_kMePLQc\/grand-theatre-de-geneve-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">Just outside the city walls lies the elegant Place de Neuve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.201759\" data-longitude=\"6.14268\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/521657d7-2d2b-4ff2-a28f-f6f6615331df-1400.jpg?placeid=1546&amp;name=Grand%20Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20de%20Gen%C3%A8ve&amp;lat=46.201759&amp;lng=6.14268\" alt=\"Grand Theatre with monument to Guillaume-Henri Dufour in the foreground, Geneva, Switzerland. anouchka\/istockphoto.com\"\/><figcaption>Grand Theatre with monument to Guillaume-Henri Dufour in the foreground, Geneva, Switzerland. anouchka\/istockphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Just outside the city walls lies the elegant place de Neuve<\/strong>. Together with a statue of General Dufour, the square is surrounded by beautiful old buildings. These include the majestic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geneveopera.ch\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre<\/a>, the city&#8217;s opera house. Note the beautiful marble statues on the central facade representing drama, dance, music, and comedy. Flanking the Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre is the world-class <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Conservatoire de Musique (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cmg.ch\" target=\"_blank\">Conservatoire de Musique<\/a>, with its large concert hall and dazzling Byzantine-style facade, and the Mus\u00e9e Rath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.200062\" data-longitude=\"6.145752\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/va9sFFR59\/parc-des-bastions-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1548\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/va9sFFR59\/parc-des-bastions-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">Across the square, the Parc des Bastions is a popular spot <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.200062\" data-longitude=\"6.145752\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/41863ca3-ec70-4538-ae10-f79862550b69-1400.jpg?placeid=1548&amp;name=Parc%20des%20Bastions&amp;lat=46.200062&amp;lng=6.145752\" alt=\"Parc des Bastions, Geneva, Switzerland. Evgeny Sergeev\/istockphoto.com\"\/><figcaption>Parc des Bastions, Geneva, Switzerland. Evgeny Sergeev\/istockphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Across the square, the Parc des Bastions is a popular place<\/strong> to relax. Play on the giant chessboard or enjoy coffee and cake in the atmospheric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bastions.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Caf\u00e9 du Parc des Bastions (opens in a new tab)\">Caf\u00e9 du Parc des Bastions<\/a>, which is housed in a former bandstand and winter garden. The park was the city&#8217;s first botanical garden and it contains more than 50 varieties of rare trees, as well as statues and fountains. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.199303\" data-longitude=\"6.151574\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/y2G-2G9ep\/musee-dart-et-dhistoire-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1550\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/y2G-2G9ep\/musee-dart-et-dhistoire-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">You are now on the edge of the Vieille Ville<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.199303\" data-longitude=\"6.151574\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/3f1f4f52-796e-4b3c-81cb-58f864500cfa-1400.jpg?placeid=1550&amp;name=Mus%C3%A9e%20d'Art%20et%20d'Histoire&amp;lat=46.199303&amp;lng=6.151574\" alt=\"Museum of Art and History, Geneva, Switzerland. Benoit Bruchez\/istockphoto.com\"\/><figcaption>Museum of Art and History, Geneva, Switzerland. Benoit Bruchez\/istockphoto.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You are now on the edge of the Vieille Ville<\/strong>. On one flank of Parc des Bastions, the impressive 298-foot-long <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Monument International de la Reformation (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en\/experiences\/monument-de-la-reformation-reformation-monument\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monument International de la Reformation<\/a> (International Monument of the Reformation) lines the city ramparts. Beyond the park, the <a href=\"http:\/\/institutions.ville-geneve.ch\/fr\/mah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mus\u00e9e d'Art et d'Histoire (opens in a new tab)\">Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Art et d&#8217;Histoire<\/a> (Museum of Art History) counts among Geneva&#8217;s most prominent museums. It contains everything from ancient Greek statues and medieval stained glass to canvasses by Rembrandt and Monet. Geneva&#8217;s long and eventful history is reflected in the museums and monuments of the Vieille Ville. No visit is complete without exploring the narrow streets and fountain-filled squares of this picturesque district, with its tempting specialist boutiques and its array of cozy caf\u00e9s, bars, and restaurants. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.219578\" data-longitude=\"6.151208\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AV5grezMj\/mon-repos-park-geneve-geneve-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1551\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AV5grezMj\/mon-repos-park-geneve-geneve-switzerland\">A short bus ride away, the lakeshore gives way to parkland<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/MichalLudwiczak-1-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Lake Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. MichalLudwiczak\/istockphoto.com<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/xenotar-.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Tulip gardens, Geneva, Switzerland. xenotar\/istockphoto.com<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/iStock-482711080.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Rhone and Arve river confluence by sunset, Geneva, Switzerland.<\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A short bus ride away, the lakeshore gives way to parkland<\/strong>, making it a popular area for morning and evening walks. Geneva is often described as the &#8220;city of parks\u201d with more than 50 occupying around a quarter of the city&#8217;s total area. Many of them have magnificent lake and mountain vistas. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ville-geneve.ch\/plan-ville\/parcs-jardins-plages-bains-publics\/parc-repos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Parc Mon-Repos (opens in a new tab)\">Parc Mon-Repos<\/a> is among the city&#8217;s most popular, extending for over a mile along the lake. It has swimming pools, sunbathing areas, and shady groves for picnics.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"46.227615\" data-longitude=\"6.146821\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/fTKUcnfRS\/conservatoire-et-jardin-botaniques-pregny-chambesy-switzerland\" data-placeid=\"1552\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/fTKUcnfRS\/conservatoire-et-jardin-botaniques-pregny-chambesy-switzerland\">Finish off the tour at the Conservatoire et Jardin Botanique<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"46.227615\" data-longitude=\"6.146821\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/d4c83b73-4b91-4666-bc3f-79130e1c2fd2-1400.jpg?placeid=1552&amp;name=Conservatoire%20et%20Jardin%20Botaniques&amp;lat=46.227615&amp;lng=6.146821\" alt=\"Conservatoire et Jardin Botanique, Geneva, Switzerland. \"\/><figcaption>Conservatoire et Jardin Botanique, Geneva, Switzerland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish off the tour at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-ge.ch\/cjb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Conservatoire et Jardin Botanique (opens in a new tab)\">Conservatoire et Jardin Botanique<\/a> (Botanical Conservatory and Garden), one of Geneva&#8217;s most visited sites, and the ideal spot for a leisurely end-of-the-day stroll. Its collection of 16,000 plant species from all over the world is divided into various sections. In the gardens, you&#8217;ll find an arboretum, a &#8220;scent-and-touch garden,&#8221; and the Botanicum, a family space featuring playful, sensory interactions with the plant world. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beautiful lakes, more than 50 parks, and alluring vistas of snow-capped Alps on the horizon. 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