Guided Walking Tour of Annecy from Geneva
Guided Walking Tour of Annecy from Geneva
Duration: 5 hours
5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
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Get round-trip transfers from Geneva and enjoy a 5-hour tour of Annecy, with a 1-hour guided walk in Old Town, and then explore on your own for 2 hours.
Discover Annecy, the 12th CE French city on, a 1-hour guided walk of the Old Town, exploring its canals, bridges, markets, and historical landmarks.
Hop aboard a comfy bus, which will transport you from Geneva to Annecy and back accompanied by an expert driver/guide.
Stroll past the medieval castle and prison of the Palais de l’Isle on the guided walking tour, and see the Bishop of Geneva's former home, the Annecy fortress.
Post the walk, get 2 hours to walk past pastel-colored houses and shop for unique souvenirs like the Savoyard cuckoo clock at the antique markets.
Did you know? Lake Annecy is the second-largest lake in France and one of the world's purest. Post-tour, unwind by the pristine shores.
5-hour tour of Annecy
Round-trip bus transfers from Geneva
Expert driver/guide
1-hour guided walking tour of Old Town
2-hour free time
Annecy canal with historic buildings and evening lights reflecting on water.
The Art & History Town Walking Tour
Start your journey from Geneva on a comfortable bus, escorted by a knowledgeable driver-guide who will lead you to the charming town of Annecy, also called the Venice of the Alps. In Annecy, explore Old Town’s pastel-colored houses, cobblestone streets, and lively markets on a 1-hour walking tour. With your guide, see the main attractions, such as the Palais de l’Isle, a medieval castle that was once a prison, and the Annecy fortress, which served as the residence of the Bishop of Geneva.
Discover Annecy by Yourself
Post the guided tour, utilize 2 hours of free time to delve into the city's cultural offerings. The streets are lined with unending flower-filled balconies, colorful residences, antique markets, and crafts shops. You can explore museums like the Musée-Château, which exhibits artwork and artifacts from different eras. Savor traditional Savoyard cuisine in a local restaurant at your own expense, and sample regional delicacies like tartiflette, raclette, fondue, cheese, chocolate, and wine. Before returning to Geneva, take a walk by the shores of Lake Annecy, one of the purest lakes in Europe, or skate across the breathtaking Alpine countryside.
Canal view with historic buildings in Annecy, France, near Geneva.
Canal in Annecy with colorful buildings and people enjoying the waterfront.
Annecy canal with historic buildings and evening lights reflecting on water.
Canal view with historic buildings in Annecy, France, near Geneva.
Canal in Annecy with colorful buildings and people enjoying the waterfront.
Colorful buildings and a stone bridge over a canal in Annecy, France.
Important Information
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
Medieval castle facade in Annecy, France, with stone walls and red-tiled roof.
Carnival costumes by Lake Annecy with bridge and boats in the background, Geneva tour.
Colorful buildings and a stone bridge over a canal in Annecy, France.
Medieval castle facade in Annecy, France, with stone walls and red-tiled roof.
Carnival costumes by Lake Annecy with bridge and boats in the background, Geneva tour.
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