Art, Castle & Aliens: HR Giger Museum Full-Day Tour from Geneva Discount Tickets

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Overview

ART. CASTLES. ALIENS. Discover the unexpected side of Switzerland on a small-group day trip from Geneva. Step inside H.R. Giger's surreal Alien universe, explore medieval Gruyères and its castle, then finish the day with Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler. Travel comfortably with a maximum of 6 guests and experience a side of Switzerland that goes far beyond mountains, cheese and postcard scenery. From Giger's extraordinary biomechanical art and iconic bar to one of Switzerland's most beautiful medieval villages, this is a day designed for travelers looking for something genuinely different. Highlights: - Discover the unexpected side of Switzerland on a day trip from Geneva - Enter H.R. Giger's surreal world and discover the art behind Alien - Step inside the extraordinary H.R. Giger Bar in medieval Gruyères - Explore Gruyères village and its magnificent medieval castle - End your journey with Swiss chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler

Pickup Information

Please, be ready at the lobby of your Hotel 10 minutes before start! For day of tour coordination, please provide a WhatsApp or iMessage number where you can be reached. WhatsApp is our preferred method of communication.

Language Offered

Arabic-AUDIO

German-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Canton of Geneva
Leave Geneva behind for a small-group journey into a Switzerland of medieval castles, surreal art, Alien-inspired architecture and, finally, world-famous Swiss chocolate.
2. Gruyeres
Your destination is Gruyères, a beautiful medieval village surrounded by the landscapes of the Swiss Pre-Alps. But this isn't the traditional Gruyères experience.
Duration: 90 mins
3. HR Giger Museum
Step inside the extraordinary world of Swiss artist H.R. Giger, creator of the creature from Alien. Explore the H.R. Giger Museum inside Château St-Germain and discover the dark, biomechanical universe that made his work internationally famous. The contrast is part of what makes the day special. Outside, cobbled streets, Alpine scenery and medieval Gruyères Castle offer the Switzerland you expect. Inside Giger's world, you'll discover something entirely different.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Then continue the experience at the remarkable H.R. Giger Bar, where skeletal forms, arches and Giger's distinctive designs transform the surroundings into something that feels as though you've stepped directly into his imagination.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Gruyeres Castle
Walk around the medieval town Gruyére! Visit it's 800yo Castle. Have a lunch at one of it's restaurants with a picturesque view to the Suiss Alps. Taste the best national dishes of Switzerland, "fromage fondu, raclette, rösti, quish"!
Duration: 60 mins
6. Maison Cailler
After time to explore Gruyères, continue to Maison Cailler for another side of Swiss culture. Discover the story of one of Switzerland's best-known chocolate houses and enjoy the chocolate tasting at the end of the experience.
Duration: 90 mins
7. Canton of Geneva
With comfortable transportation back to Geneva, this is an easygoing full-day experience for travelers who want to discover a more surprising side of Switzerland. Medieval Switzerland. Surreal Switzerland. Chocolate Switzerland. One unforgettable day.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Admission to the Alien museum 12.5 Chf (if option selected)

Admission to Gruyére castle 11 Eur(if option selected)

Shared tours start with a minimum number of 3 passengers.

Admission to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17 Eur(if option selected))

In-vehicle air conditioning

45-minute private guided tour when option selected

60-minute private guided tour when option selected.

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activities are taking place mostly indoors, suitable for any weather conditions

This tour will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Lactose free and gluten free food options are available in the area

Tours with shared travel option will need a minimum of 4 participants to operate. In case of less participant numbers, travellers will be offered private option or alternative travel dates.

Please report if you have any allergies to food

Supplied by G-express tours

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