Are you ready to explore a fairy-tale city with the help of a charming local guide? The beautiful Geneva is located on the western edge of Switzerland, almost fully surrounded by France. With its temperate climate and its host of sights, sounds and activities, Geneva is a city popular among local and foreign tourists alike. The city is also home to countless international non-governmental organization headquarters. In fact, 175 countries are diplomatically represented in Geneva, which makes it a multicultural and cosmopolitan city. For the ultimate Geneva experience, grab a coffee and a pastry at the classic cafes of the Bourg-de-Four and get ready to discover all the top spots in the city with the Essential Free Tour of Geneva.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see important landmarks such as the stunning Hotel de Ville (the city’s town hall) with its old cannons (l'Ancien Arsenal), that protected the city against any French attacks. Next to these cannons, you’ll find the beautiful Saint Pierre Cathedral, that has two big majestic towers. You can stop to watch the ‘Mouettes’, the traditional yellow shuttle boats that locals use to cross the Geneva Lake. From there, it’s possible to walk across the Mont Blanc Bridge, that links both parts of Geneva. You can take some amazing pictures on the bridge with the Swiss flags or capture the superb views with the city as a background. Discover this magnificent city with the Essential Free Tour of Geneva.

You will get to see the Place de Neuve, where you'll feel amazed by the old city walls. Here you will learn all about the history of Isaac Mercier, who saved Geneva from a French invasion by closing the walls' gates in 1602. The Essential Free Tour of Geneva will also take you to the gigantic Mur des Reformateurs (Reformation Wall) that commemorates the welcoming of the city to the protestants. Walk the lakefront parks and enjoy the sun while you watch the Mouettes glide through Lake Geneva. Finally, Geneva is quite expensive, but you might still want to go window shopping to the Rues Basses, the pedestrian commercial area where you'll find everything, from major department stores to very exclusive boutiques, restaurants, and cafes.