Geneva Audio Tour: Banks, Botanics, and Avant-Garde Architecture

Above photo: Rooftops2, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

A silent lion guards a secret on the manicured lawns of Parc La Grange while glass and concrete dreams shimmer behind the austere façade of Maison Clarté. Geneva hides its most tantalising tales in plain sight.

This self-guided audio tour slips behind the city’s elegant veneer to reveal the stories and scandals that most visitors miss. Each stop brings Geneva’s hidden drama and forgotten moments right to your ears.

Who vanished in broad daylight near the banks of the lake, never to be seen again? What cryptic messages are engraved overhead in the CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique’s private halls? Why did a flock of parakeets become an unlikely symbol of rebellion on a peaceful garden path?

Move through tree-shaded avenues and striking modernist icons. Each step uncovers intrigue, invention and the power struggles that shaped the city you see today.

Let Geneva’s secrets surface. Begin exploring now.

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• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.7 km (2.3 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 38min
  
• Stops: 9 captivating landmarks including Maison Clarté, Banque Profil de Gestion, CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique
  

Experience the charm of Geneva like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Geneva's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Geneva on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Calvinium (3min)
• 🏛️  Natural History Museum of Geneva (4min)
• 📍  CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique (2min)
• 📍  Banque Profil de Gestion (2min)
• 🍻  Banque Baring Brothers Sturdza (3min)
• 🏦  Bank Thaler (3min)
• 🎨  Maison Clarté (3min)
• ⛰️  Parc La Grange (3min)
• 📍  Parc des Eaux-Vives (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Geneva with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Geneva: From Rome Reformed (3min)
• 🌍    Topography (3min)
• 🌍    Climate (2min)
• 🌟    Language (1min)
• 🌟    Population By Birthplace (1min)
• 🌟    Gender (1min)
• 🎭    Administrative Divisions (2min)
• 🎭    Government (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Alexey M., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Port(u*o)s, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Grototoro, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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