Chamonix Day Trip and Geneva City Tour: Mont Blanc and Jet d'Eau

Climb to the Alps in the morning, walk Geneva's landmarks in the afternoon

This eight-hour tour from Geneva combines a coach ride to Chamonix village with views of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak, and an optional cable car ascent to Aiguille du Midi, followed by a guided city tour of Geneva's international quarter, old town and waterfront. A live English-speaking guide leads groups of more than ten. Smaller groups travel with a driver-guide. The cable car option is not available for children under three, and a valid passport is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Aiguille du Midi2h · entry included
2. Palais des Nations15m · entry included
3. Broken Chair Sculpture2m

Chamonix visit and Geneva city tour

• Meet the guide
• Optional cable car ride and panoramic view
• Discover Chamonix village streets
• Board bus back to Geneva
• City tour of Geneva international headquarters
• Photo stop at Broken Chair and UN entry
• Walking or mini train tour of Geneva old town
• End the tour at starting point

The experience

The day starts with a coach ride from Geneva toward Chamonix, where you'll walk the charming alpine village streets and stand in front of Mont Blanc. If you've chosen the cable car option, you'll ride up to Aiguille du Midi at 3,842 meters: a vantage point where, on clear days, you can see across the French, Swiss and Italian Alps toward the Matterhorn. The cable car itself is the access. What you do there is stand at the viewpoint and take in the scale of the range around you. If the site is open, there's an optional experience called "Step into the Void," a glass platform that extends over the mountainside. After Chamonix, you board the bus back to Geneva.

The second half is a city tour on foot and by mini train (weather dependent). You'll see the Palais des Nations, the headquarters complex at the heart of Geneva's international district, and stop for photos at the Broken Chair Sculpture, a monumental art piece near the UN entrance. The old town walk or mini train takes you through Calvin's quarter and past the Cathedral of Saint Peters, then brings you to the Jet d'Eau: the fountain that shoots water 140 meters into Lake Geneva and is the city's most recognizable landmark. The tour ends at your starting point.

What’s included

• Coach transport to and from Chamonix.
• a live English-speaking guide (for groups over ten) or a driver-guide (for smaller groups).
• Aiguille du Midi cable car (on the options that include it).
• Geneva city tour with walking or mini train through the old town depending on weather.
• photo stops at the Broken Chair Sculpture and Palais des Nations.
• views of the Jet d'Eau fountain.

Options for this experience

4 options

Village of Chamonix and GenevaGuide in English · 08:30(KTG141) - Chamonix and Geneva: Board our bus to Chamonix, spend your free time in the village, and on the return journey explore Geneva on a city tour of this international city

Chamonix City Tour, Geneva and BoatGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 08:30Chamonix City Tour, Geneva and Boat

Geneva, plus a cable car ride in ChamonixGuide in English · 08:30(KTG142) - Cable car: Board our bus to Chamonix, take the cable car to take in the stunning view of the Alps, and join our Geneva city tour to discover this remarkable city

Cham.-Cable car -Geneva-boatGuide in English · Only on 31 Oct · 08:30Cham.-Cable car -Geneva-boat

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Keytours (Switzerland)

Is this one for you?Choose the cable car option if you want to see the Alps from above. Skip it if you prefer to stay in the village and focus on the Geneva city landmarks. Either way, the eight-hour structure fits a full day without requiring you to arrange transport between Chamonix and Geneva or navigate the city on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What is Mont Blanc and why is it on this tour?

Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Europe and dominates the Chamonix Valley. The tour includes time in Chamonix village to see it and admire the surrounding mountains. The cable car option lets you ascend to 3,842 meters for a panoramic view of the Alps from above.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel because the tour crosses into France.

What happens on the Geneva city tour part of the day?

You'll visit the Palais des Nations in the international quarter, stop at the Broken Chair Sculpture for photos, walk or ride a mini train through the old town past Calvin's quarter and the Cathedral of Saint Peters, and see the Jet d'Eau fountain on Lake Geneva.

Which purchase option should I choose if I want to see the Alps from the cable car?

Choose "Chamonix, cable car and Geneva" or "Cham.-Cable car -Geneva-boat" (which includes a boat ride on Lake Geneva instead of the mini train). The other two options ("Chamonix City Tour Geneva/Boat" and "Chamonix village and Geneva") do not include the cable car.