Annecy Walking Tour

Discover Annecy, an essential trip for any Alpine holiday. Explore one of the most beautiful cities in France, known as the “the Venice of the Alps.”

Itinerary

Meet in the center of Geneva before departing by bus towards Annecy, a medieval city in the French Alps.

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

During this 45-minute guided tour, we will learn about Annecy's history and its role in the counter-reformation, serving as a base for the Catholic Church to counter the spread of John Calvin’s ideas from Geneva.

We will visit the main monuments, including Annecy Castle and the Palais de l'Isle, a fortified house with a history as a court, prison, and aristocrat’s residence, now housing a museum.

After the tour, you will have two hours of free time to explore Annecy at your leisure, enjoying its enchanted bridges and narrow streets.

The tour concludes with a return to the central bus station in Geneva.

Important information

During the trip, we will cross the border into France. Please bring your passport or a valid national identification document (photocopies are not accepted). Non-EU citizens will require a visa to visit France.

Type of Guide and Group Size

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