Geneva Walking Tour: Secrets of the Old Town & Local Aperitif

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, where history whispers through narrow alleys, forgotten courtyards, and ancient stones. This immersive tour will take you beyond the well-known facades, revealing the mysteries, scandals, and power struggles that have shaped the city over the centuries.

Wander along the former port of Place Longemalle, once a vital center of trade and Geneva’s slaughterhouses. Cross the Madeleine district, an old red-light area, where the shadows of a forgotten past still linger. Stop at the Bourg-de-Four square, a historic crossroads of Geneva for over a millennium, and discover the forgotten prisons of the Bishop's enclosure, remnants of a now-defunct ecclesiastical power.

Follow in the footsteps of great thinkers at the Collège Calvin, the city’s oldest school and a pillar of the Reformation. Admire the St. Pierre Cathedral, the seat of religious power and the Reformation movement, and descend into its crypt to touch the very foundations of Geneva. Continue your journey along the Grand Rue, where time seems to stand still amidst the last medieval residences.

But Geneva is not just a city of prestige, it is also a city of resistance. At the foot of the Escalade fountain, relive the legendary battle where the Genevans defended their freedom during a night of fire and steel. Through hidden passages, vanished neighborhoods, and untold stories, discover Geneva’s Old Town like never before – off the beaten path, rich in secrets, and alive with history.

Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of the past? Enjoy an authentic Swiss aperitif, a refined selection of local delicacies from the Geneva region, for an experience that is as delicious as it is unforgettable.