Ken V.United States
Livia is a terrific guide and really gave us a great tour of Geneva. She is very knowledgeable and communicates very well. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and recommend Livia to anyone.
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Private tour in Geneva Livia D
Geneva Panorama Tour
4.9
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Livia D.
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Welcome to Geneva! I will be happy to show you this international city and its surroundings. As a frequent traveler I can compare this country with others and I would say that Switzerland is made for tourists: a welcome industry has been created more than a century ago, life looks stressless, and the landscape is beautiful. As the headquarters of multilateral diplomacy Geneva is at the heart of most peace negotiations and is very tourist and foreigner's friendly. Swiss cuisine will possibly attract you although you will be able to find any kind of ethnic restaurant of your choice. Shopping may also look tempting because of the expensive items, as watches, which will be on display in the city centre shops. In this regard, a less dangerous place to get acquainted with will be the Watch museum, one of the most beautiful in the world. I am an official guide here since 2004, when I was recruited by Geneva Tourist Office following the completion of my Degree on Heritage and Tourism delivered by the University of Geneva. I have also worked previously as a guide at the UN Geneva Headquarters when I arrived to the city thirty years ago. In the meantime I had different jobs, as teaching and translating, mainly in the humanitarian area. I pursue these activities occasionally. Given the place I live and my work experience I enjoy working with people of different languages and nationalities. Besides that, and although I appreciate the general mood of the city, I try to give the opportunity to discover many cultural and historical aspects of this culture which are probably less known but not less interesting. Licence as an official Geneva guide Degree in Tourism and Heritage Member of the Geneva Guides Association M.A. in Russian Language and Literature I am not allowed to give tours inside most museums which have their own guides I do not have a car, but Ican accompany you in public transport or arrange for a taxi or a car with a driver
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UN area and Old Town
Overview of your Geneva tour
Renowned in the whole world as the capital of multilateral diplomacy Geneva has many other facets less known to tourists. Despite its small size, which allows the city to preserve its human side, many important activities like watchmaking, banking, science and gardening found here a favourable ground to develop. Our visit will be divided into two parts : during the first one you will have a look at the international area where most international organizations are, including the Palace of the Nations. You will go back to the lakeside and climb the hill to the Old Town. There you will see the main monuments, landmarks of a rich historical past. This will give you the opportunity to become acquainted with the city history and namely with the deep imprint left by Calvin on the mentality and the lifestyle of the inhabitants. At the end you will visit the shopping area nearby and, if you like, have lunch or dinner in a restaurant of your choice or a cruise on the lake.
Recent Reviews
Allan B.Canada
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guides, highlt recommeded.
Claudia C.United States
Livia was a lovely guide. She went above and beyond to explain points of interest as we traveled by bus and to give us ideas regarding where we might want to visit in our own after the tour. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Geneva.
David L.United States
We really enjoyed our tour of Geneva with Livia. She is quite knowledgeable about the history of the city. She could answer all of our questions. Livia exceeded our expectations on this tour, including a virtual reality experience!
Laurie P.United States
We worked with Livia before our arrival in Geneva to tailor the panorama tour to things we did not have other plans to visit earlier in our stay, namely the International area. She was very knowledgeable about the city, and her past employment with the International Red Cross/Red Crescent museum helped us fill in some information that we didn't get on the previous days' tour. We had miserably cold, rainy weather for our tour, but she persevered and got us to all the sites we had planned.
Valeriya K.United States
We loved our visit to Geneva. Wonderful guide makes all the difference.
Your Geneva tour itinerary
10:00 Place des Alpes 10:15 International Area 11:00 Right and left shore of the lake 11:15 Old Town 12:15 Cathedral 12:45 Bastion Parc 13:00 End of the visit near the shopping area
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus
This is a walking tour, but we wil have to take public transport from time to time
What's included
Other: My services as your private tour guide
Inside visit of the cathedral (closed on Sunday morning)
Possibly a quick visit of a main attraction in a public museum (free entrance)
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Private museums or transportation.
Admission fee to the towers (If you choose)
Public Transportation
Meeting location
Place des Alpes, Genève, Genève, 1201, Switzerland
ByGuide: Place des Alpes at the entrance of the coach station
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
299046
Languages
Russian
Italian
French
EnglishActivity level
Light
Traveller reviews
4.9
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Who is this private tour in Geneva best suited for?
This private tour in Geneva is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the city's rich history and international significance. You'll visit the UN area and the charming Old Town, making it ideal for those who appreciate culture, history, and diplomacy. It's also a great choice for anyone wanting to connect with a local guide like Livia D. for deeper insights.
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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3 hours
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