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The Dark History of Geneva

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Dive into Geneva’s darkest times during a quest that will take you from the Old Town neighborhood to the Lake of Geneva shore, while discovering unfamous events of the past. 

Solve challenges in order to explore picturesque neighborhoods and lesser-known alleys. Your mission will also take you to the Parc des Bastions, the now lively Place du Molard and other places linked to a dark history.

Are you ready to face Geneva’s dark past?

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English, French

Created by
Frédéric Wasmer

Highlights

  • Discover how Geneva was almost taken during the terrible fight of the Escalade.

  • See where the Empress “Sisi”, Elisabeth of Austria, was stabbed to death.

  • Learn more about the Reformation and the role John Calvin played in Geneva.

Storyline

You are Princess Emilie of Geneva on the run from her father, King Joseph. The country is reeling from the many decisions your father has made and you can no longer stand for his ill intentions. You have tried to convince him to change his ways but realize you can only do so by forcing his hand.

So you run, determined not to fall to the same fate so many princesses have before you.

Experience's route

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Starting point Temple de Saint-Gervais
Rue des Terreaux-du-Temple 12, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
Finish point Empress Sisi Monument
Quai du Mont-Blanc 10, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

135-165 mins

You will walk

4340 steps

Total distance

3.3 km

  • Best during the day
  • Instagrammable
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families
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Ratings and Reviews

4.56

177 ratings

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Silvia Gomez

07 Sep 2024

bastien

29 Aug 2024

Moritz Maak

26 Aug 2024

Steven Dewey

24 Aug 2024

Chandler Dewey

24 Aug 2024
it was such an amazing way to see the city. my family and i absolutely love riddles so it was honestly the best of both worlds. i loved how educational and historical this tour was and I’ll be playing more Questo games when i get home in Los Angeles!

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