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Geneva day 2
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Geneva Essential Highlights · Day 2

Geneva, Switzerland · Heritage

Day 2 focuses on Heritage with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève, continue through curated stops, and close near Jardin Anglais. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 315 minutes on-location in Geneva.

9:30 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops105 min travel

Estimated day cost

CHF 43.23

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a heritage focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 105 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: CHF 43.23

Stop 1

9:30 AM

to 11:00 AM

0m transfer
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève photo 1
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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève

Heritage

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Geneva Essential Highlights stop in Geneva: explore Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

CHF 7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Cr de Saint-Pierre, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 7.7GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 3:00 PM

35m transfer
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire photo 1
Open place
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Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Museum

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Geneva Essential Highlights stop in Geneva: explore Musée d'Art et d'Histoire as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: ClosedLunch break fits here

Rue Charles-Galland 2, 1206 Genève, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 13.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Palais des Nations

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 5:30 PM

35m transfer
Palais des Nations photo 1
Open place
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Palais des Nations

Attraction

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Geneva Essential Highlights stop in Geneva: explore Palais des Nations as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

8, Av. de la Paix 14, 1202 Genève, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 7.7GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Jardin Anglais

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
Jardin Anglais photo 1
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Jardin Anglais

Nature

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Geneva Essential Highlights stop in Geneva: explore Jardin Anglais as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 1.1

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursDinner break fits here

Quai du Général-Guisan 34, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

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Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Auberge de Savièse

Food

Rue des Pâquis 20, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Geneva.

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Dinner

Kiosque des Bastions

Food

Prom. des Bastions 1, 1205 Genève, Switzerland

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Geneva.

Restaurant details Show on mapHow to reach

Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Geneva. Eat where locals queue.

Geneva local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from CHF 9.9

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Geneva

Flight · CHF 286Rail (regional) · CHF 33Car · CHF 27.5Airport transfer · CHF 6.6

Where to stay

Central Geneva · from CHF 99/night

A central base near Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Geneva walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round tripCHF 1,144
Hotel · 1 room × 1 nightCHF 99
Local transportCHF 17.16
FoodCHF 36.96
Entry ticketsCHF 118.8
Guided tours (optional)CHF 59.4
Total for 2 travelersCHF 1,415.92 – CHF 2,324.87
Per personCHF 707.96 – CHF 1,162.44

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.