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A Week in Geneva: Exploring the Beauty of Switzerland

Dhanny Velasco

26 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure to Geneva, Switzerland. Discover the stunning Parc de La Grange, marvel at the majestic Geneva Water Fountain, and immerse yourself in the history of St Pierre Cathedral. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Geneva

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

Parc de La Grange

Large, lakeside park with scenic views, a rose garden & theater, plus a stage for summer concerts.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

The Geneva Water Fountain

Iconic fountain, lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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St Pierre Cathedral

Cathedral most famous as the adopted home church of Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Promenade de la Treille

This popular, elevated promenade boasts one of the longest benches in the world & scenic city views.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$25

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

Museum with displays on the Earth & human history, regional flora & fauna, plus science exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Jardin Anglais

The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Brunswick Monument

Landmark Neo-Gothic monument in honor of 19th-century duke, with adjacent park & water views.

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

Day 3

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$25

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$ 7

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Tavel House

The story of urban Swiss life told over 6 floors of a medieval house once owned by the nobility.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Broken Chair

This 12m wooden sculpture of a broken chair serves to protest cluster bombs & land mines.

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

Day 4

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$38

Parc Mon Repos

Picturesque lakeside park with walking & bike paths, a playground & seasonal outdoor events.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Conservatory and Botanical garden Geneva

Seasonal tours are offered of the botanical garden & conservatory's flower & plant collections.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

16 - 23 min

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Musée Ariana

Grand, neoclassical museum with a collection of 25,000 glass & ceramic items, plus an airy cafe.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 5

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$50

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$ 7

United Nations Office at Geneva

Home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, with tours in 15+ languages, including Council Chamber.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Musée d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Genève

Small museum in an 1830 villa showcasing permanent & temporary exhibits on the history of science.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 6

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$25

Palais des Nations

United Nations office complex set in a park near the lake, with tours in many languages.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 7

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$0

Palexpo

Vast complex offering 6 halls for exhibitions, trade fairs & conferences plus motor shows.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $176 In total

Activities & Food:$163

Transport:$14