Annecy Half-Day Tour from Geneva
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Annecy's picturesque canals
- Discover the medieval Château d'Annecy
- Stroll through the vibrant Old Town
- Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Annecy
- Experience the 'Venice of the Alps' charm
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Geneva to Annecy
- Guided walking tour of Annecy's Old Town
- Visit to Annecy Castle (Château d'Annecy)
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet your guide in our office
Pass by: Pass by Lake Annecy, the purest lake of Europe.
After an hour journey, you'll arrive in Annecy, dubbed the ‘Venice of the Alps'. Follow your guide on a 1-hour walking tour of charming Annecy Old Town.
Take this opportunity to snap some pictures of the iconic Palais de l’Isle, a 12th century castle that's a symbol of the town, and the dominating castle of Annecy, once the residence of the Bishop of Geneva.
You'll pass the 12th century castle, now a museum.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; other languages may be available
- Children under 4 years old may join for free if seated on a parent's lap
- Tour duration includes travel time; plan accordingly
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Bring a camera to capture scenic views
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English and French unless otherwise specified
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Important: in July and August for the 2:15pm option, there is not guide but audio guide
Traveler reviews
Geneva Annecy trip 2026
The tour was amazing, Amir the driver was excellent. The trip was smooth and comfortable. The experience was unforgettable.
Wonderful experience very...
Wonderful experience very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Recommend to everybody to have it. Thank you
May be we chose the wrong...
May be we chose the wrong time. It was hot! The place is close to Geneva so travel is short. Guide Mr Gabriel was amazing. However the tour operator Key Tours are hard to reach. They don’t answer messages in Viator and don’t have a WhatsApp number listed. So calling while you are only on data roaming is a hassle. Annece is beautiful but can finish it all in less than a hour unless you want a boat cruise
It was a great trip! Our...
It was a great trip! Our guide was very informative! I wish we had more time in the town so I should have looked for a longer tour. The tour was on time and it was worth going!
Very pretty. The markets made the canals very crowded. Out of tourist season may have been a better experience
About an hr ride on a big tour bus from Geneva. The tour guide didn’t have a microphone so such a huge group and could not hear him in the crowd. The time in Annecy is about 2 hrs - and plenty of time to walk around the canals and lake.