Geneva - Old Town Private Walking Tour

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ID: GYG638617-1060916
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国家: Switzerland

持续时间: 02:00 小时


描述

Discover the historic Old Town of Geneva on a guided walking tour. Visit the St. Peter's Cathedral, the Old Arsenal, the Geneva Town Hall, and the Reformation Wall.
Discover Geneva's top attractions on a guided walking tour. Visit Bourg-de-Four Square, St. Peter's Cathedral, the Old Arsenal, Geneva Town Hall, the Bastion Park, the Reformation Wall, the Grand Theatre, and the Tower On The Island.

Start at the Bourg-de-Four Square, the oldest square in the city. Admire the historic facades and visit the Passage des Degres-de-Poules, an enigmatic narrow staircase of 67 steps on the north side, leading up to Saint Peter's Cathedral.

Next, visit the emblematic St. Peter's Cathedral, located on the hill overlooking the Old Town. Admire the various architectural styles from Gothic to Ancient. The temple now houses archaeological treasures dating from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.

Climb the north tower for stunning views over the city, Lake Geneva, and Mont Blanc. Just a stone’s throw away is the Old Arsenal, which once served as a weapon depot. Admire the small but impressive collection of cannons and three colorful mosaics depicting key events in Geneva’s history on the wall behind.

Continue to the Geneva Town Hall, the seat of the government of the Canton and the Republic of Geneva. Admire the neoclassical structure and its unique large paved ramp surrounding the building.

Head for the Bastion Park to marvel at the Reformation Wall, a 100-meter-long part of the old city walls featuring giant bas-reliefs of the main leaders and inscriptions of important dates and happenings of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.

Next, pass by the Grand Theatre, an architectural marvel located in the New square. Admire the sumptuous facade with lavish decoration, including an array of Corinthian columns.

Finish the tour at the Tower On The Island, the remainder of a crucial 13th-century fortified castle located on a small but strategic island. Appreciate the historic atmosphere and scenic views of the Rhone River.

亮点

  • Discover the oldest square in Geneva, the Bourg-de-Four Square
  • Admire the St. Peter's Cathedral, a symbol of the city's rich history
  • Visit the Old Arsenal, a building with an impressive collection of cannons
  • You will see the Geneva Town Hall, the seat of the government
  • Marvel at the Reformation Wall, a 100-meter-long part of the old city walls

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At the fountain, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
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