For all ages! • 3 hours • become a real watchmaker
Breeze through Geneva in an electric TukTuk and finish your afternoon in a working atelier with master watchmaker Cédric Johner—where you’ll craft a timepiece by hand. This three-hour pairing of city sights and real horological instruction is a rare, tactile way to experience Geneva’s watchmaking roots.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light: suitable for most people; requires standing, sitting, and basic fine-motor tasks for the workshop.
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History
Geneva’s watchmaking culture evolved over centuries as artisans refined movements and finishing techniques that shaped the city’s economy and design reputation.
Conservation
The electric TukTuk reduces urban emissions, and booking small artisan workshops supports local craft preservation — travel lightly and respect studio rules to minimize impact.
For all ages! • 3 hours • become a real watchmaker
Travel light to the workshop
Bring a small crossbody or backpack — you’ll need free hands for the workshop and a safe place to store your finished piece.
Ask before photographing the bench
Photography is fine in public areas; always ask Cédric before close-ups at the workbench to respect the craft and workspace.
Wear steady shoes
Expect short walks to and from the TukTuk — flat, comfortable footwear keeps you nimble for the workshop.
Arrive early to Place de Neuve
Give yourself 10–15 minutes to find the meeting point near the square and meet the guide before departure.
Comfortable walking shoes
Keeps you steady on cobbled streets and during workshop tasks.
Light waterproof jacket
Geneva weather can change; a light shell protects during the TukTuk leg.
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Compact camera or phone
Capture city scenes and close-ups of your finished watch (ask before shooting at the bench).
Small protective bag
Carry your new timepiece home safely after the workshop.