Geneva Self Guided Audio Experience

Overview

Immerse yourself in Geneva's captivating essence at your own leisurely pace with our premium self-guided audio experience. Unlike rigid group tours, you'll enjoy the freedom to linger at sites that fascinate you most, while our expertly crafted narration reveals centuries-old secrets and historical gems missed by typical tourists. Our carefully researched content transforms ordinary landmarks into extraordinary stories, delivered through crystal-clear narration and engaging storytelling that brings Geneva's rich heritage to life. You'll discover hidden narratives even locals rarely encounter, gaining authentic insights into Swiss culture while avoiding crowded tour groups and repetitive scripts. The professional narration captures nuances of Geneva's complex history with a warm, engaging voice that transforms facts into memorable stories, making historical figures and events feel remarkably present as you explore this magnificent city's treasures exactly when and how you choose.

What's included

• ✓Admission fee
• ✓Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all 18 attractions
• ✓Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days)
• ✓Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 18 attractions with audio guide individually

• ✕Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi)

What you'll do

1. 1

   Standing as both a transportation hub and architectural marvel since 1858, Geneva Cornavin Station represents the perfect gateway to your Swiss adventure. Behind its grand façade lies a fascinating history of rebuilding after a devastating 1909 fire, resulting in the stunning Belle Époque design you see today. The audio guide reveals the station's significance during World War II as a crucial neutral junction in a continent at war, pointing out hidden architectural details most visitors overlook. You'll discover original elements that survived multiple renovations while learning how this transport nucleus helped shape Geneva's international identity. The station's iconic clock has witnessed countless emotional reunions and farewells that have defined this crossroads of European culture.

   ⏱ 20 min
2. 2

   Rising majestically near the train station, the Neo-Gothic Basilique Notre-Dame stands as Geneva's most significant Catholic church in this historically Protestant city. Constructed between 1852-1857, its creation tells a powerful story of religious reconciliation after centuries of division. The audio guide directs your attention to the basilica's spectacular rose window and intricate stone carvings that master craftsmen labored over for years. You'll learn about the church's remarkable survival during religious tensions and appreciate delicate interior details often missed by casual visitors. The narration reveals the fascinating story of how Notre-Dame served as a spiritual sanctuary for Geneva's growing international community, with surprising connections to the formation of the Red Cross and the United Nations.

   ⏱ 20 min
3. 3

   Towering elegantly along Lake Geneva's shore, this extraordinary mausoleum replicates the famous Scaliger Tombs of Verona with a distinctly Swiss twist. Commissioned by the eccentric Duke Charles II of Brunswick, who left his fortune to Geneva in 1873 with specific conditions for this grand memorial. The audio experience uncovers the Duke's peculiar life story—German nobility who lived in Paris, died in Geneva, yet requested an Italian-style tomb. You'll discover hidden symbols carved into the monument that reveal the Duke's obsessions and eccentricities, including secret Masonic references. Learn how the Duke's controversial bequest transformed Geneva's infrastructure, funding the construction of iconic buildings and public spaces throughout the city, despite initial public resistance to this flamboyant memorial.

Availability & pricing

Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.
• 2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive your private access links through your booking platform's messaging system. Link 1 provides your complete audio guide playlist featuring all attractions, and Link 2 gives you your interactive itinerary map with individual guides for each location. Simply click each link and select "Proceed to external site" to access your materials—your links lead directly to trusted platforms (SoundCloud and Google Maps) where your private tour content is hosted. Your private access links remain valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days), giving you complete flexibility to explore at your own pace. If you experience any difficulty accessing your audio guides or itinerary map, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.
• 3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.
• 4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.
• 5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.