Background
Trip Planner Logo

Discover the Charm of Geneva: A 4-Day Adventure

Natalia Rodríguez

Natalia Rodríguez

30 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the enchanting city of Geneva. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Switzerland's vibrant capital.

Trip to Geneva

Day 1
+

$174

·

$ 40

ibis Genève Centre Gare

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

~

Directions

ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$66
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Viaduc de la Jonction
Completed in 1945, this viaduct carries 2 railway tracks & a footpath over the confluence.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
•
Free
13 - 20 min

~

Directions

L'Usine
Non-profit cultural center in a converted factory, for trendy arts events, exhibits & workshops.
9:40 AM - 11:40 AM
•
Free
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Tavel House
The story of urban Swiss life told over 6 floors of a medieval house once owned by the nobility.
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
•
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

L'Ancien Arsenal
Compact artillery museum with a collection of vintage cannons, plus colorful, battle-themed mosaics.
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
•
Free
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Calvin Auditorium
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
•
Free
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Téléphérique du Salève
Cable cars reach an altitude of 1,100 meters at this historic mountain station with an observatory.
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

National Monument
5:40 PM - 6:10 PM
•
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Pougnier
6:40 PM - 8:10 PM
•
$108
Alps2Alps
8:10 PM - 9:10 PM
•
Free
ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$204

·

$ 69

ibis Genève Centre Gare

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$87
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

CERN
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Pont Butin
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
•
Free
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Bois de la Bâtie
Nature park featuring a zoo with local wildlife, plus a playground, splash pad & sports fields.
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Virtual Room
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
•
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Russian Orthodox Church
Built in 1866, this grand building features multiple gilded onion domes & striped arches.
4:40 PM - 5:10 PM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Place du Bourg-de-Four
Geneva's oldest square, this bustling area features high-end shops, cafes with patios & fountains.
5:40 PM - 6:10 PM
•
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

La Favola
6:40 PM - 8:10 PM
•
$117
Site archéologique de la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève
8:10 PM - 9:10 PM
•
Free
ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$221

·

$ 20

ibis Genève Centre Gare

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Gilles Desplanches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$93
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Free Walk Geneva
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Place du Molard
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

The Flower Clock
Iconic outdoor flower clock designed in 1955, made with colorful blooms that change seasonally.
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Jardin Anglais
The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.
1:40 PM - 3:40 PM
•
$38
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

St Pierre Cathedral
Cathedral most famous as the adopted home church of Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin.
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
•
Free
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Reformation Wall - Paul Landowski
This stone wall monument honors the Protestant Reformation & its founders, including John Calvin.
5:40 PM - 6:00 PM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Trip Trap Secret Floor
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

El Baraka
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$90
Pointe de la Jonction
Relaxed riverfront hub for swimming & recreation with seasonal chair rentals & a small bar.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
•
Free
ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$192

·

$ 30

ibis Genève Centre Gare

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

~

Directions

ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Boulangerie Eric Emery Sàrl
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$54
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Geneva Islamic Cultural Foundation
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Broken Chair
This 12m wooden sculpture of a broken chair serves to protest cluster bombs & land mines.
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
•
Free
21 - 26 min

~

Directions

Palais des Nations
United Nations office complex set in a park near the lake, with tours in many languages.
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM
•
$38
15 - 22 min

~

Directions

Genève-Plage
This green park on the banks of Lake Geneva features a large swimming pool & a restaurant.
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
•
Free
12 - 18 min

~

Directions

Parc de La Grange
Large, lakeside park with scenic views, a rose garden & theater, plus a stage for summer concerts.
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
•
Free
23 - 34 min

~

Directions

The Geneva Water Fountain
Iconic fountain, lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Phare des Pâquis
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Bains des Pâquis
Popular public bath houses on a pier in Lake Geneva that turn into saunas during winter.
5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
•
$19
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Brunswick Monument
Landmark Neo-Gothic monument in honor of 19th-century duke, with adjacent park & water views.
6:35 PM - 6:45 PM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Hung Wan
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
•
$81
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

SwissTours
8:45 PM - 9:45 PM
•
Free
Basilica Notre-Dame
19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic church & stopover point for Santiago de Compostela pilgrims.
10:15 PM - 10:45 PM
•
Free
ibis Genève Centre Gare
Streamlined rooms in an informal property with a 24-hour bar offering snacks, plus free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $948 In total

Activities & Food:$790
Transport:$158