10 Days in Geneva: Unveiling the City's Cultural Treasures

Marc Hufschmied

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Geneva's rich heritage and artistic wonders. Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene, from intriguing museums to historical landmarks. Discover the city's hidden gems and indulge in the captivating stories that unfold at every turn.

Trip to Geneva

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Carouge's Artistic Delights and Virtual Adventures

$25

$ 14

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

5 - 6 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Exploring World Cultures at MEG and MRL

$25

Museum displaying 1,000+ artifacts from many cultures around the world in modern surrounds.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

14 - 21 min

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Modest museum at the birthplace of writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau with information about his life.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3Ascending to Spiritual Heights at St Pierre Cathedral

$25

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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18th-century mansion housing artifacts, paintings & documents tracing the story of the Reformation.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 4Unveiling the Artistic Splendors of Barbier-Mueller

$50

Collection of 7000 artworks & artifacts from the world's tribal cultures & classical antiquity.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Compact artillery museum with a collection of vintage cannons, plus colorful, battle-themed mosaics.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Museum in a former hotel with exhibits of Chinese & Japanese ceramics, jade & prints.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 5A Journey Through Time at Musée Rath and Patek Philippe

$63

Changing art & history exhibitions in a 19th-century building resembling an Ancient Greek temple.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Museum telling the story of Patek Phillippe & Swiss watchmaking from the 16th century to now.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Day 6Embracing Global Diplomacy at Palais des Nations

$25

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 7A Fusion of Art and Humanity at Musée Ariana and Red Cross Museum

$50

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

Permanent exhibition highlighting the ongoing humanitarian work of the Red Cross & Red Crescent.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 8Unraveling the Secrets of Scientific History

$25

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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

Day 9A Dual Delight of Literature and Natural History

$50

$ 7

Repository for rare manuscripts & first editions, with rotating exhibits & formal gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Day 10MAMCO and Musée d'Art et d'Histoire: A Grand Finale

$63

$ 7

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $427 In total

Activities & Food:$400

Transport:$27