Lake Geneva Tours and Activities
Lake Geneva juxtaposes tranquil lakeside vistas with the cultural pulse of its charming towns. Stroll through the historic streets of Montreux, then switch gears with a boat ride across the shimmering waters. Explore the region's offerings as you plan your next adventure.The best Lake Geneva tour packages
With the iconic Chillon Castle and the bustling streets of Lausanne, Lake Geneva invites exploration. Savor local wines at a lakeside café while soaking in the scenic beauty.
3 hours
4.97 (3511)
Geneva 3-hour Chocolate Tasting Tour and Old Town Visit
$124.94
4.5 (2640)
2-Hour Riviera Cruise from Vevey
$47.53
4.3 (2787)
2-Hour Riviera Cruise from Montreux
$47.53
10 hours
4.22 (1296)
Chamonix and Mont Blanc Day Trip from Geneva
$132.52
3 hours
4.81 (511)
Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket
$37.86
4.1 (1296)
50-Minute Lake Geneva Sightseeing Cruise
$23.77
9 hours
4.86 (297)
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
$124.95
2 hours
4.63 (303)
Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux
$15.78
5 hours
4.29 (408)
Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva
$94.66
10 hours
4.56 (257)
Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese
$290.29
1.5 hours
4.36 (320)
Maison Cailler chocolate factory Visit
$21.46
10 hours
4.31 (291)
Chamonix and Mont Blanc Guided Day Trip from Geneva
$200.68
2 hours
4.57 (209)
The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne
$25.24
4.3 (292)
3-Hour Cruise of Riviera Region: Lausanne – Lavaux – Chillon Castle
$68.8
4.3 (290)
Ferry Ticket From Lausanne To Evian
$47.78
3 hours
4.98 (105)
Geneva: Sightseeing of top Places Tour Electric TukTuk 1H15 tour
$100.97
3 hours
3.82 (414)
Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise
$73.2
1 hour
4.2 (219)
(STTG04) - Sightseeing Cruise at Geneva with Wine and Aperitif
$36.6
9 hours
4.92 (98)
Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva
$325.66
10 hours
4.33 (177)
Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World & Chillon Castle& apéritif
$203.2
2 hours
3.87 (320)
Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour
$73.2
3 hours
4.21 (188)
Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot
$54.27
1.5 hours
4.88 (82)
Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif
$110.06
4 hours
4.96 (72)
Geneva Complete Tour (PICK-UP), United Nations area & Old City
$265.05
1.5 hours
4.66 (94)
The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!
$185.53
3.5 hours
5 (67)
Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walk
$293.93
10 hours
3.92 (217)
Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva
$107.28
10 hours
4.24 (144)
Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva
$145.15
9 hours
4.16 (149)
Geneva and Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise
$155.24
9 hours
4.29 (125)
Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva
$195.63
3 hours
4.83 (70)
Food tour with EAT and CHILL TOUR Geneva & Lausanne
$309.22
3 hours
4.31 (87)
Maison Cailler Visit and Walk A Pioneer in the Meadows
$21.46
3 hours
4.98 (40)
Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons - 3 hours Verbier
$315.53
5 (38)
Tandem Paragliding Flight above Lake Geneva, near Montreux
$220.48
1.5 hours
4.97 (38)
Fondue and wine private Tuk Tuk tour in Geneva
$176.7
1 hour
3.64 (142)
Audioguided sightseeing cruise of Geneva
$23.98
8 hours
4.48 (46)
Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
$88.82
10 hours
4.45 (44)
Vevey, Montreux, Chillon Day Trip from Geneva
$203.2
3 hours
5 (28)
Private sailing cruise on Lake Geneva from Geneva
$195.63
1 hour
4.93 (28)
In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury
$36.6
9 hours
4.77 (31)
Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Lausanne
$99.71
13 hours
4.35 (34)
(KTG361) - Interlaken day trip by bus from Geneva
$183.01
1.5 hours
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Tandem paragliding flight in Villeneuve near Montreux
$220.78
8 hours
4.47 (30)
(KTG302) - Day Trip to Montreux & Château de Chillon from Geneva
$201.94
2.5 hours
4.9 (21)
In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury (Extended 2h30 version)
$61.84
2 hours
5 (19)
Geneva Chocolate & Sweet Delights Walking Tour by Do Eat Better
$100.66
12 hours
4.5 (24)
Geneva: Riviera Col du Pillon Glacier 3000- High Level Experience
$124.95
3 hours
4.5 (24)
Geneva Panoramic & Tasting Vineyards Tour in an Tuk Tuk
$315.53
3.5 hours
5 (17)
Rafting down the Arve river near Geneva
$116.73
10 hours
4.09 (33)
Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva
$99.71
Cities in Lake Geneva
Attractions in Lake Geneva
- Chillon Castle: A medieval fortress rich in history.
- Lavaux Vineyards: Taste wines amid breathtaking terraced landscapes.
- Boat Tour: Experience the lake's beauty from unique angles.
- Les Bains de Lavey: Relax in thermal baths overlooking the mountains.
- Food Workshop: Learn to cook local dishes with experts.
Most popular destinations close to Lake Geneva
Day trips in Lake Geneva
Chamonix
- Duration: full-day loop
- Highlights: Iconic Mont Blanc views, thrilling cable car ride
- Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers
Annecy
- Duration: realistic ONE-WAY time: 1 hour
- Highlights: Picturesque canals, quaint old town charm
- Best for: History lovers and photographers
Gruyères
- Duration: realistic ONE-WAY time: 1 hour
- Highlights: Cheese tasting, medieval castle exploration
- Best for: Foodies and culture aficionados
10 hours
4.52 (23)
Private Tour to Chamonix Mont-Blanc from Geneva
$588.16
8 hours
4.88 (17)
Private Trip from Geneva to Gruyeres: Cheese & Chocolate Tasting
$1424.95
10 hours
4.86 (14)
Private Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate & Cheese Factory from Geneva
$600.78
10 hours
4.79 (14)
Private Transport to Chamonix from Geneva with driver-guide
$588.16
6 hours
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Six Hour Private Tour of The Swiss Riviera
$1199.03
4.8 hours
5 (11)
Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walk in Lavaux
$589
7 hours
4.67 (9)
Private Trip from Geneva to Montreux through Lausanne
$1499.42
6 hours
5 (7)
Private Trip from Geneva to Annecy in France
$1483.01
8 hours
5 (6)
Montreux, Vevey, Chaplin's World and Chillon Castle Private Tour
$667.67
8 hours
5 (5)
Swiss Wine Tasting at Lavaux Vineyards: Private Trip from Geneva
$1582.72
9 hours
3.42 (12)
Chamonix-Mont Blanc Day Trip
$750.97
10 hours
5 (4)
Private Tour to Glacier 3000 - High level experience -from Geneva
$600.78
7 hours
5 (4)
Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Verbier
$795.15
9 hours
3.67 (6)
Private Trip from Geneva to Swiss Riviera Montreux & Chamonix
$1749.32
8 hours
5 (3)
Private Trip from Geneva to Yvoire and Évian-Les-Bains in France
$1424.95
10 hours
4.67 (3)
Cheese, Choc, and Culture: Private Tour to Gruyères from Geneva
$1533.54
9 hours
3.75 (4)
Geneva to Gruyère Private Day Trip. Cheese & Chocolate Tour
$659.47
8 hours
5 (2)
Private Trip from Geneva to Interlaken
$1390.88
4 hours
5 (2)
Geneva Airport to Lucerne or Lucerne to Geneva Airport Transfer
$1388.35
8 hours
5 (2)
Lavaux Wine and Vineyard Experience with Boat Cruise
$1220.49
9 hours
5 (2)
Day Trip to Annecy from Geneva
$915.05
8 hours
5 (2)
Private Excursion to Glacier 3000
$1893.21
10 hours
5 (2)
(KGP320) - Glacier 3000, Adventure Private tour with Driver Guide
$718.16
7 hours
5 (1)
Private direct transfer from Geneva to Milan
$568.42
12 hours
5 (1)
Private Trip from Geneva to the Swiss Capital - Bern & Paragliding in Interlaken
$1499.42
9 hours
5 (1)
From Geneva Gruyere Chocolate, Wine, Cheese Tasting Trip
$1008.45
10 hours
5 (1)
Discover the Hidden Gems from Geneva to Annecy
$827.76
4 hours
5 (1)
Half day private sailing cruise on Lake Geneva near Lausanne
$1169.75
12 hours
5 (1)
From Lausanne Experience the must Skydive in Interlaken
$793.88
4 hours
5 (1)
4 Hour Private Tour of the Medieval Town of Yvoire near Geneva
$946.6
9 hours
5 (1)
Private day trip to Bern from Geneva
$1199.03
10 hours
5 (1)
Glacier 3000 & Montreux on a Private Day Trip from Geneva
$1652.14
9 hours
5 (1)
Private day trip to Gruyères from Geneva
$757.28
12 hours
5 (1)
Private Interlaken Day trip from Geneva with optional activities
$710.12
Lake Geneva Expert Travel Tips
- Check weather forecasts before hiking; conditions may change.
- Bring Swiss francs (CHF) for local markets and shops.
- Explore early in the morning for fewer crowds.
- Sample local cheeses at weekly farmers' markets.
- Use public transport for convenient travel around the region.
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Best time to visit Lake Geneva
Spring 2025
Spring brings blossoming flowers and mild weather, ideal for vineyard tours during the Lavaux Wine Festival.
Summer 2025
Summer features warm sunny days perfect for water sports and the lively Montreux Jazz Festival.
Autumn 2025
Autumn showcases vibrant foliage along the shores, alongside seasonal harvest festivals celebrating local produce.
Winter 2025
Winter offers crisp air and stunning mountain views, ideal for skiing in nearby resorts and festive markets.
FAQs
Do I need a visa to visit Lake Geneva?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; EU citizens typically do not need one. Check local regulations for specifics.
Is it easy to get around Lake Geneva?
Yes, public transport is efficient, with trains and boats connecting key locations around the lake.
What is the best way to enjoy Lake Geneva?
Consider taking a scenic boat cruise to experience the beauty of the lake from a unique perspective.
How much does it cost to visit Chillon Castle?
Entry to Chillon Castle costs approximately CHF 13 for adults, with discounts available for children and groups.
Can I rent a bike in Lake Geneva?
Yes, many rental services are available around the lake, making it easy to explore at your own pace.