Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva

Overview

Available languages

English

French

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Dubbed the ‘Venice of the Alps,’ the French town of Annecy is a feast for the eyes (and all the other senses, really). Board a coach in Geneva for an easy 1-hour drive to this romantic village at the base of the snowcapped Alps. Follow your guide on a brief introduction of charming Annecy Old Town to visit iconic Palais de l'Isle, Château d’Annecy and glittering Lake Annecy, the third-largest lake in France. Afterward, you'll have 1.5 hours to spend as you please in this storybook Alpine town.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Return trip in coach

Air-conditioned vehicle

Free time for shopping

Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups

45 minutes Guided Walking Tour

Food and drinks

Entrance fees (Chateau d'Annecy: 12 euros)

What To Expect

KeyTours S.A.

Meet your guide in our office

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lake Annecy

Pass by Lake Annecy, the purest lake of Europe.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

(KTG371) - Morning in Annecy

Reviews

4.29

408 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

247

The Pearl of the French Alps
Katie G,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
No wonder they call it rhe pearl of the French Alps. This is the most beautiful lake and surrounds I have ever encountered, the water is crystal blue, the lake surrounded by 16 century castles now modern day Hotels run by Michellan chefs! Fabulous parks filled with happy families, exercising, relaxing. Beautiful restaurants, fabulous markets!! Just go. It is beautiful!
Venice of the Alps 😍
mollis825,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a beautiful city I can see why they call it "Venice of the Alps" Pictures speak for themselves ❤️ Our tour guide had plenty of history to share which always makes the experience better. Thank you
Annency
Wingkei L,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The ride to annecy was nice tour guide started and gv history then left us alone to explore … area is quite big you cn easily get lost if your not familiar and the meetin place back to the bus was far
Annecy half day tour
Jorge G,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Beautiful city only 45 minutes from Geneva. Lots of bridges and waterways, very picturesque. Would have been nice to have stayed an extra hour on the tour to have enjoyed sitting in a cafe having lunch etc.
Wonderful experience
Lindsey V,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely fabulous morning in beautiful Annecy. Tour guide was great too. We managed to fit in a boat trip to take in the beautiful lake. I can’t fault this trip.
Beautiful community with...
Veronica D,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Beautiful community with lots of bridges & small alleys with many outdoor cafes… a very pleasant visit
Pretty little town!
Susan M,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabriel was a fantastic tour guide! The tour was a perfect amount of time for my mom and I to explore Annecy. It rained while we were there but it was still a beautiful town
The old town is charming...
Heather R,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The old town is charming and fairly small. Some of the hills are steep but worth it and the lake is beautiful as well.
Amazing and beautiful...
gogosommerh,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing and beautiful place full of food and shops and lovely people. Could have stayed all day ………!
Good half/day trip to Annecy
Maggie O,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable, gave us good info and then plenty of time to roam around, shop and grab a bite before returning to the bus. He researched a question I asked and updated his response quickly with additional information. When three people didn’t return to the bus on time he waited for 10 mins, made sure the office knew they hadn’t returned and then left, which meant all other passengers were not also substantially delayed. We appreciated that.