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Geneva: Jet d'eau, boat cruise and city tour including aperitif

GenevaOperated by Keytours SA

Discover the secrets of the Jet d'eau in Geneva. First, stroll with a guide through Geneva, seeing old factories and the laundrywomen's district. After a short boat trip, sit down for a friendly aperitif.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before

Duration3 hrs

LanguagesFrench · English

Meeting pointSwisstours, Rue François-Bonivard 8, 1201 Genève

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Tour stops

7 stops

Meet your guide at the meeting point to start the city tour.
Discover Geneva city
Tour the historic hydraulic power station and its technical installations.
Discover Power Plant Building
Stroll along the river while hearing stories from the city's past.
Discover Rhone
Your guide tells you about the neighbourhood where laundresses once worked.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the famous fountain and its hidden technology.
Discover Jet d'Eau
Enjoy a short boat trip with views of the Jet d'eau and the lakeside promenade.
Discover Lac Léman
Return to the meeting point, where an aperitif featuring regional specialities awaits.
Discover Geneva city

Highlights

Visit the Bâtiments des Forces Motrices (BFM), a historic hydraulic power plant
Stroll along the Rhone riverbank
Hear fascinating stories about the old laundresses' quarter
Discover the secrets of the Jet d'Eau
Take a short boat ride on Lake Geneva
Taste regional specialties at the apéro

Description

On this city tour you'll see the technical facilities of an old hydroelectric power plant. Stroll along the Rhône and hear fascinating stories and historical anecdotes from Geneva's past: among them are the former laundresses' quarter and the old slaughterhouse.

You'll gain access to the hidden technical facilities of Jet d'eau and learn how this famous fountain works. During a short boat ride you can experience Lake Geneva. From here you have a special view of the Jet d'eau and the lakeside promenade. At the end of the tour you return to the meeting point.

Here you'll sample regional specialties at a sociable apéro, paired with local wines.

Inclusions