Private Geneva City Tour: Jet d'Eau, Flower Clock & Old Town

The Jet d'Eau and the cobbled streets where Geneva's history lives.

A private guided tour of Geneva covers the Palais des Nations, the International District, Lake Geneva's shores, the Jet d'Eau fountain and the Flower Clock in the Old Town, with a guide in English, Spanish or French and transport by private vehicle. The tour runs two hours. You can add a one-hour lake cruise at checkout. Pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Palais des Nations5m
2. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museumpassing by
3. Lake Geneva5m
4. Geneva Water Fountainspassing by
5. Flower Clockpassing by

Geneva city tour highlights

• Visit United Nations
• Pass by International district
• Walk along Lake Geneva shores
• See Geneva Water Fountains
• View Flower Clock
• Pass by Canon Place
• Visit Cathedral St Pierre

The experience

The tour starts with the Palais des Nations, home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, then moves into the International District to see the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. From there you reach Lake Geneva's shores and the Jet d'Eau, the iconic fountain that has become the symbol of the city: a stop built in so you can photograph the spray. The Flower Clock, a working timepiece made of flowers and a symbol of Geneva's watchmakers, comes next.

The Old Town is where the walk deepens. You move through cobbled streets past Saint Peter's Cathedral, Place Bourg-de-four (the original marketplace), the arsenal and the town hall. These are the landmarks that mark Geneva's step back in time, and the guide walks them with you rather than narrating from the vehicle. The two-hour tour holds all of this without rushing. If you want to extend the day, you can add a one-hour cruise on Lake Leman at the end, watching the village and the water from the boat.

A private vehicle means the pace stays yours and the stops are not dictated by a group schedule. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on what you book, and pickup is arranged as part of the tour: no separate transport to coordinate.

What’s included

• Walking tour through the cobbled streets of the Old Town.
• stops at the Jet d'Eau fountain, the Flower Clock, the Palais des Nations and the International District.
• visit to Lake Geneva's shores.
• private vehicle transport.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or French.
• optional one-hour lake cruise on Lake Leman (add at checkout).

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided city tour of GenevaUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Driver and guide, pickup is included

Guided tour of Geneva with a cruiseUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Driver and guide plus a cruise: Take part in the Geneva City Cruise, a one-hour sail around Lake Leman. Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Keytours (Switzerland)

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private pace through Geneva's main sights without coordinating separate transport. The guide, vehicle and timing are arranged, so you move through the Jet d'Eau, the Old Town and the International District as a single coherent day. Add the lake cruise if you want to extend into the afternoon and see the shoreline from the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What is the Jet d'Eau and why is it the symbol of Geneva?

The Jet d'Eau is Geneva's iconic water fountain, shooting water high into the air above Lake Geneva. It has become the symbol of the city and is one of the most photographed landmarks in Switzerland, which is why the tour includes a dedicated stop so you can capture it.

Can I add the lake cruise to this tour, and what does it include?

Yes, the lake cruise is an optional add-on at checkout. It is a one-hour cruise on Lake Leman at the end of the city tour, where you ride on the water and see the village and shoreline from the boat.

Does the tour include the Old Town, and what will I see there?

The Old Town is a core part of the tour. You walk through the cobbled streets and see Saint Peter's Cathedral, Place Bourg-de-four (the original marketplace), the arsenal and the town hall: the landmarks that mark Geneva's history.

How long is the tour, and does it include pickup?

The tour runs two hours and includes pickup by private vehicle, so transport is arranged as part of your booking.

Is this tour suitable for children and people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer an alternative.