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Local Flavours Tours - Visit 5 Chocolateries and Patisseries and one surprise stop. Enjoy 12 tastings of different chocolate products. Learn the secrets of more than 2000 years of “food of the gods” history and experience Geneva’s rich chocolate history and why it is home to some of the best chocolate. Also visit less well know sites of Geneva.
• Tasting the chocolate cakes of the Swiss Gold medal-winner
• Chocolaterie where W. Churchill, Grace Kelly, JF Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle purchased
• Join the most important Geneva tradition - Breaking the “Marmite” (cauldron).
• A boat ride from left bank to right bank
• Taste several award-winning chocolate creations
• Guided walk through the old town - Jet d’Eau - We will get to know all the hidden Jet d’Eau secrets and stories and we will get closer to it from the lake Geneva
- Lake Geneva - We will walk around the shores of Lake Geneva both on Left Bank and the Right Bank. We will have a fun boat ride crossing it from one side to the other. You will also learn many stories and anecdotes that not even locals know about
- Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre - description to come
- Maison Tavel - description to come
- Place Bourg du Four - description to come
- The Molard Tower - tbc
- Rue du Rhone - description to come
- Brunswick Monument - description to come
- L’ancien arsenal - description to come
- Musee International De La Reforme - description to come
- La statue de Sissi Geneve - description to come
- Batiment des Forces Motrices - Batiment des Forces Motrices
- Quartier des Eaux-Vives - description to come
- Hotel de Ville - description to come
- Place de la Madeleine - description to come
- Skip-the-line access
- Engaging storytelling
- Professional tour guide
- Scenic boat ride
- Explore Geneva landmarks and hidden gems
- Variety of chocolates
- Personal hand sanitizer provided
Get immersed in Geneva’s world-class chocolate offerings and take part in an informative tour of the Old Town on a delightful 3-hour walking expedition. This delicious journey has gained a lot of praise from our guests, making us the top-rated tour in Geneva on TripAdvisor and the winner of the prestigious Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award 2020 (an award given to 4700 amongst 8,700,000 listed attractions and hotels globally). We’re also the best food tour in Switzerland and recipient of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019.
During this expedition, your enthusiastic guide will divulge the mysteries of chocolate: its roots, production, the legacy of Swiss chocolate, as well as amusing tales and anecdotes about Geneva.
On this tour, you’ll savour 12 of the finest chocolates from Geneva and Switzerland in 6 distinctive stops.
You’ll also delight in a guided tour of the captivating Old Town, gain insights into its history, discover the Lower Streets (les rues Basses), the Left Bank (Rive Gauche), and the Right Bank (Rive Droite), topped by a serene boat journey from one shoreline to the other.
- Please wear flat shoes that are comfortable for walking
- Aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time
- It is recommended to have a light savory meal (breakfast /lunch) prior to the tour
- Unfortunately, there is no guarantee for substitutions for all dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and other food allergies. You’re welcome to join the tour, but you may miss out on a number of tastings. If you leave a note in your online ticket purchase, alternate tastings will be arranged wherever possible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Local Flavours Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour at any time. In this situation the price for the tickets purchased will be reimbursed.
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- Please bring a bottle of water
- ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?Children are welcome, but please bear in mind that some children have a limited attention span and therefore a 3 hour tour may not be appropriate for them. Parents know their children best and should assess the situation individually. Since there is a lot of standing and walking, please consider this when deciding whether the tours and events are appropriate for your child. Unless your child is a very good walker for children up to 5 y.o we do recommend a stroller in case they get tired since we are walking about 2.1 km, which includes a slight hill. If your child is 2 years of age or younger and will not be eating, you will not need to purchase a ticket for him/her. If your child is 3 years of age or older, you will need to purchase a child ticket for him/her, regardless if he/she will be eating.
- No health restrictions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.