Visited here a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed. The staff were friendly; and after purchasing some reasonably priced tickets we were able to climb the stairs to get to the top of the cathedral, where we got incredible views of the city and surrounding scenery. There was a very effective 'traffic light' system which kept the rooms nearly empty (allowing you to enjoy the building without large crowds distrupting your experience). There were plenty of rooms and corridors along the top of the Cathedral allowing you to spend a decent amount of time there, and also allowing us to get 360° views from each side of the cathedral of the city/scenery. Definitely worth visiting during your trip in Geneva.

A huge (gothic) cathedral with a view. There some 160 stairs to the top, the staircases are super narrow and operated by traffic lights. You can see the church roof both from inside and outside, you can check the bells too. The towers are definitely worth the visit (for a small fee 5-7chf, paid inside the church).

St Pierre Cathedral used to be a Roman Catholic Church converted to Protestant church during reformation. The stained glass windows are stunning. While entry to the cathedral is free, you have to pay some entry fee to get to the tower, from where you get a nice view of Geneva.

St. Pierre Cathedral stands as a remarkable architectural marvel, showcasing centuries of craftsmanship and artistic brilliance. The soaring spires and intricate details of the facade create a visual spectacle that captures the imagination from the outset. The interior, with its grand vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows, offers a tranquil space for spiritual contemplation. Despite the cathedral's undeniable beauty, my recent visit on Christmas Eve was marked by a regrettable incident. As the only brown individuals in attendance, we couldn't help but notice a lack of diversity. While the architectural magnificence was undeniably present, the experience was marred when, upon returning choir booklets, a lady volunteer exhibited an unfortunate lack of warmth. Her strange stare and the abrupt manner in which she pulled the booklet from our hands left a lasting negative impression. Despite this unfortunate incident, St. Pierre Cathedral remains a must-visit for those appreciating architectural wonders and seeking a glimpse into Geneva's rich history. It is my hope that future visitors encounter a more inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.

A place rich in history. It was so important for Geneve for such long time that it is a "must go place" when visiting the city. I recommend buying the stairs + archeological site combo; it's super cool to see the city from above and super interesting to check the excavations where so much happened in the past.

We visited this 850+ year old cathedral which is impressive. We climbed St Peter’s Tower and had spectacular view of Geneva. It was an adventure since we climbed the first tower and walked across the other tower. It was awesome to be outdoor (not only see through windows) and view Geneva at different angles. It is super windy when we went.

Great cathedral! They have tourist guides outside (FREE) that will give you a bit of history about 10-20 minutes. It’s amazing to see the bright stain glass windows and the big organ pipes. It took about 70 years to build and you can see the differences as they build the place. Worth the visit!

As an historical monument worth a look but in terms of a cathedral architecture and design I’ve been in much more impressive ones. Free entry of course. Stained glass was interesting to note there was not much in way of saints and figures, which I found surprising. The small chapel near the exit is highlight with painted and decorated ceiling and door way so don’t miss that.

What a beautiful structure. We paid seven Swiss francs to tour the towers, which was worth it for the view. There are a lot of small steps to go up the tower and back down the other tower.

The panorama view from the top of the cathedral is amazing. The entrance to the main hall of the cathedral is free. A ticket is needed to visit the south and the north towers. It costs 7CHF and there were no queues. However, prepare for a lot of small stairs to go up! There is no elevator. The view is really amazing, especially to the lake and it is worth the effort.

Out of all the churches we have visited in Europe, St Pierre is one of our favourites. It is one of the most historical cathedrals, accompanying Geneva since its birth, recording a tremendous amount of history within its walls and foundation. Not only its exterior is breathtaking, it's interior architecture is also grand and magnificent, with a gigantic organ at the back. Visitors can also climb its towers or visit the archaeological site for a fee. You can choose either or do both, but we chose to visit the archaeological site for CHF 8 per person as we are not fans of climbing towers, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The site is situated beneath the church and you have to exit the church and climb down to find it. As history buffs, we were blown away by the sheer history of the remnants of the walls and foundation of the church, and how massive the entire archaeological site is. It is truly a humbling experience walking amidst history. Definitely a must do when you visit Geneva if you love history.

The cathedral was really amazing. The cathedral was built in 4th century after that the cathedral was been rebuilt in many times . St. Pierre Cathedral was built as a Roman Catholic cathedral, but became a Reformed Protestant Church of Geneva church during the Reformation. Also we can see a amazing museum it's completely under the cathedral . There are many statues in the church those are really beautiful also there is a small shop inside the cathedral which we can buy souvenir

Visited in early January so no point climbing the stairs as it was a dreary snowy day , but brightened up by this place , wow! And stuck in the middle of the old town being the latter day hub of the community. A must visit in Geneva

Beautiful cathedral with an interesting history. It is considered the home church of John. Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant reformation. It’s free to enter, but there is a 7 franc charge to climb to the top of the towers. It’s a lot of steps, but I think it’s worth the challenge. Highly recommend when visiting Geneva.

Beautiful cathedral very well maintenance and with amazing painted glass windows. Free to enter but you need to pay 15€ to go up the towers. Super worth it, beautiful views of Genebra and the lake and a unique way to explore the cathedral towers and ceiling

Absolutely amazing! We went to the cathedral on a quiet Monday and bought tickets upon arrival to go all the way to the top. The journey up there was definitely worth it as the views were just breathtaking! There are a couple of different levels on the way up to stop and take photos before continuing to the very top so plenty of opportunities to take it all in and enjoy! It wasn’t all that busy either, which was a real benefit. This is a must-do in Geneva - you can’t get sights like this anywhere else in the city!

A must to add in your itinerary if visiting Geneva. Don't forget to climb to the top for 360 degrees panoramic view of the city and to get mesmerized by 5 bells atop dating back from year 1400 onwards!

An exquisite protestant church in the heart of the old town in Geneva. Worth a visit along with a walking tour of the old town to get a feel of the times gone by! I unfortunately visited on a public holiday, hence the church was closed. Very interesting to walk along the narrow pathways, as i heard of many secret passages as part of the Cathedral and its surrounding architecture!

Beautiful cathedral and a must-do viewing tower to see the stunning landscape of Geneva. The stairs to get up are very narrow and steep. It only takes around 3 minutes to climb to the top so not as bad as it seems, and worth it when you get to the top. Reasonable price for a great tourist attraction. Cost around 11 CHF for one adult and one child

Take the tower tour. The north tower has panoramic views of the city and the view towards Lake Geneva is breathtaking. Worth the $7. Steps aren’t bad at all, but you will struggle if claustrophobic.

Very nice Cathedral, you can make a combo ticket to see ruins from III centuries and go up to the the tower where there is an amazing view. More than 140 steps for 34m. Take your time, but definitely worth!

Lucked out with a sunny day in the fall, so I made sure to stop by this cathedral and enjoy the views! It is free entry into the cathedral and 7CHF to access the tower. Don't be put off by front doors being shut, which makes it look closed. Hours are posted on a plaque if you want to double check. I recommend including it as you explore old town and enjoy the promenade. You can see the mountians, the expanse of the city and the Geneva lake from the towers. Fantastic views all around! Just be warned, it is a lot of steps up a spiral staircase to get up there. I felt better that the ladies near me were breathing hard after the climb, too. Catch your breath and take in some of the best views of Gevena from St. Pierre's north tower. The ticket counter for the tower is inside the church, back on the left. The man there speaks English, too.

I arrived here after their closing time, so was only able to view it from the outside, but the building looks amazing! Seeing the structure lit up from the inside really makes it stand out. Would love to stop by when they are open to view it from the inside as well.

Highly recommend climbing to the bell tower right before sunset. Preferably right before the turning of the hour. I got a magnificent video of the bells tolling. Also, check underneath for an amazing historical tour with some wells dating BC. Very fun self guided tour.

Such a cool, underrated cultural monument. The underground archeological museum is a must visit. One can see ancient ruins from as far back as 200bc. Explains the history of the first settlers of geneva and how the city grew. Very well organized.

Must visit the north tower panoramic view of Geneva. It is a steep climb of probably 100 steps, but the view at the top is worthwhile! Pay 7chf extra for the ascend inside the church. I also find the side chapel room to be excellent w its beautiful stain glass work. The main church is not particularly impressive in comparison to many European major churches.

Super! Recommended. Description: Dedicated to Saint-Pierre and emblematic image of Geneva, which it dominates from the hill of the Old Town, the cathedral is also the symbol of the influence of Protestant Rome. The presence of a cathedral and a religious complex on the site of Saint-Pierre has been documented since the fourth century AD. Until the 11th century, the structure will evolve until the creation of a unique building, but it is in the 12th century that the first prince-bishop of Geneva, Arducius de Faucigny, will begin the construction of the current cathedral, stage which will span about a century, from 1150 to 1250. Over time, wars, fires, as well as additions and renovations have altered the interior and exterior appearance of the building. Outside, the most visible changes were certainly the construction of the south tower, the addition of the Chapel of the Maccabees, the addition of the neoclassical portico, the reconstruction of the north tower and the installation of the copper arrow. Inside, the Cathedral has the largest collection of Romanesque and Gothic capitals in Switzerland, while the stained glass windows (identical to those of the Renaissance which are in the Museum of Art and History) date back to the restoration work of the 19th century. century. The polychrome decorations of the Middle Ages, on the other hand, disappeared at the time of the Reformation. From August 1535, the mass was abolished in Geneva and the cathedral was assigned to Protestant worship. It takes the name of Temple of St. Peter, which remains its official name to this day. The extreme stripping of the place corresponds to the original spirit of Calvinist spirituality, turned towards listening to the word and not towards the image. After the separation of Church and State in 1907, the building became the property of the Protestant Church of Geneva. Over the centuries, however, the cathedral has been more than a place of worship. It has long been the real heart of the city. In particular, it fulfilled civilian functions and, even today, it welcomes the swearing-in of the government of the Republic. But Saint-Pierre is above all a living illustration of the influence that Geneva had on the Protestant world as a place of refuge as well as as an academy training pastors from all over Europe.

Best view of Geneva you'll ever get, and as a nice little bonus, the view is from one of the most modestly beautiful Cathedrals I've ever had the pleasure to be inside. Definitely worth doing the catacombs as well, truly humbling and mind-blowing.

As a historical cathedral, The place is amazing. It deserves the visit, you can go up the two towers to have panoramic view. Also you can visit the archaeological musem of the cathedral.

Even if you have one day in Geneva, just like me, this is the place you want to visit. It is in old town, and you want to visit the old town as well, so just do it? From here it is just minutes walk to the lake front and there are many restaurants in between, expensive though :)

If you enter the cathedral, it's highly advised to buy a ticket to go on top and have a 360 degrees view on the city. The ticket office is inside the cathedral, left side when you enter. Pleasant visit but nothing 'extraordinary' in our opinion.

Thé church is worthy to visit. It’s a historic building, and the top of the tower could have the landscape of Geneva, and praying in the church is also very sacred. 🥰

This gothic style church is impressive in scale. The Maccabees Chapel is also beautifully designed. Recommend to pay n go up the tower for a more intimate experience of the architectural details n an overview of the city.

Beautiful cathedral, definitely recommend paying 7 CHF to go up to the towers, amazing views of Geneva and Lake Geneva

Great gothic architecture. Well maintained cathedral in the central spot of the city. Highly recommend visiting the towers, it's both interesting from inside and to see a great surroundings view.

Visiting the (North) Tower was the highlight for us in Geneva! It's not that heavy going up but the view is amazing! See my pictures for self explanation. We were at lunch time up there and unfortunately the water fountain was turned off. However, at around 13:00(1pm) it was turned on again.

Very nice cathedral. The nicest parts is the chapel on the right from the entrance and the tower with its own labyrinth of terraces. Each offers a great view of the panorama of Geneve. This is one of places you really don't want to miss when sightseeing, especially if you are walking from the center/Ritz to Patek Philippe's museum. Really worth a time spent. Be careful of opening hours though!

Breathtaking view once you climb up - but there are a lot of narrow stairs to climb. Definitely worth it since you get a view of the lake and the town. The cathedral itself is also vast but very minimal. Still a must-do on your visit to Geneva.

Impressive cathedral with amazing arhitectural style, definitely an option for visiting while in Geneve. Walking up in the tower it’s a must: the panorama and the view of the Jet D’eau are worth all the stairs climbed up there. I was also impressed by the musical organ that is huge

Profoundly beautiful, especially at sunset. Easy to walk to from Lake Geneva. Wonderful bells chime the hours. Benches located about to sit and take in the moment.

Great church! It is truly worth going to. The building is truly inspiring and you have to admire the craftsmanship that has gone by the wayside.

It is a beautiful Cathedral. Its free, however to climb up to the tower to get a better view of the city we paid 7 CHF per person. We climbed the 160 and it was absolutely worth it. The stairs get narrower as you climb up.

One of the oldest building in Geneva. Inside the church is a wooden chair used by Jean Calvin. J. Calvin was saying masses there for 23 years. The ascetic interior is really impressive and beautiful. In my opinion wonder of architecture. Must see in Geneva.

Amazing cathedral, amazing views from its different towers, perfectly located to get all different types of angles for photos to the city of Geneva. And has also got tall fences on its tower so its safe for young children and big guys ;)

A really nice place to visit. Also you should not miss to go in the top the towers of the cathedral. From the top you can have a great view over the whole city of Geneva. The ticket price to go into the towers is 7 CHF.