Annecy Walking Tour

Discover Annecy, an essential trip during any Alpine holiday, where you will explore one of France's most beautiful cities, known as “the Venice of the Alps.”

Itinerary

We will meet in the center of Geneva before departing by bus to Annecy, a medieval city in the French Alps.

After a journey of less than an hour, we will begin our guided walking tour through the city’s alleys and canals, which earned it the nickname “the Venice of the Alps.”

During this 45-minute guided tour, you will learn about the history of Annecy, including its important role in the counter-reformation. The Catholic Church selected this city to counteract the spread of Calvinist ideas from Geneva.

We will visit main monuments such as Annecy Castle and the Palais de l'Isle (Palace of the Island), which has served various purposes since the Middle Ages and is now a museum.

After the tour, you will have two hours of free time to explore Annecy at your leisure, enjoying its bridges, narrow streets, artisan boutiques, and canal-side cafes.

Finally, we will return to the central bus station in Geneva.

Important information

We will cross the border into France; please bring your passport or a valid national identification document (no photocopies accepted). Non-EU citizens must have the necessary visa to visit France.

Type of Guide and Group Size

A guide is guaranteed for groups of 10 or more people. If this number is not reached, the tour will proceed with a driver providing commentary.