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Ideal for:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
School & College Tours to Geneva
Sparklingly clean and cosmopolitan, situated on Europe's largest lake and backed by the Alpine mountains
Geneva is a pleasure to visit with its fine museums and excellent public transport system. The striking European headquarters of the United Nations and Red Cross are strung along the shorelines of Lac Leman. Take a tour to discover the UN's global historical significance. Reflect on the impacts of world humanitarian organisations at the International Museum of Red Cross and Red Crescent. Investigate the world of particles and journey back to the Big Bang at CERN. Visit Swiss food manufacturers and have fun sampling the local flavours.
Top 5 Geneva Excursions
- CERN - Have a guided tour of CERN's experimental areas and facilities where your tour will start with an introductory presentation on CERN by one of their guides, followed by a film, a visit to one of the experiments and/or to an accelerator located at the surface.
- The Natural History of Museum of Geneva - The largest museum of natural history of Switzerland.
- International Red Cross Museum - Discover the fascinating history of the world's first humanitarian organisation through an interactive collection.
- United Nations - Have a tour of the Geneva office for the United Nations where you will learn about the UN's history and importance throughout the world.
- City Guided Tour - Enjoy a guided tour of Geneva where you will discover the city's old quarter, the famous water fountain and St. Peter's Cathedral.
