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What to book before you travel to Geneva?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

5 activities to book

Geneva

Days 1-7
Days 1-7The old town and St Pierre CathedralA Gothic cathedral stripped bare by the Reformation in 1535, above an archaeological site covering fifteen centuries, from a Roman villa to 5th-century mosaics.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Bains des PâquisA concrete jetty where everyone swims in the lake from May to September, with sauna and hammam in winter and a cheap canteen.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Palais des NationsThe UN's European headquarters in a park of peacocks and cedars; the tour includes Miquel Barceló's ceiling in the Human Rights room.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7International Red Cross and Red Crescent MuseumA century and a half of humanitarian work; the most moving exhibit is the index of First World War prisoners, seven million handwritten cards.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The Salève cable carA near-vertical ride up the cliff to a grassy plateau with a restaurant, picnic tables and paragliders launching from the edge.€18Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Jet d'Eau · CERN Science Gateway · Carouge

All activities in Geneva on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Geneva cost?

5 activities are paid; one has a known price in euros, for about €18 per person. The others are paid on the spot or in local currency: the price is on each card.

What can you do in Geneva without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with The Jet d'Eau, CERN Science Gateway, Carouge. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

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