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

4.30

411 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

250

Happy travelers
jankrell,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Annecy is a beautiful and charming town. I’m so happy that we took this excursion, and our quide was great!
Enjoyable and easy trip to Annecy
Brian B,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyable side trip from Geneva to Annecy. Our guide Hector was very knowledgeable and struck a nice balance of informing enough without too much. We appreciated the flexibility in Annecy with the option for a short 30 minute guided tour or choosing to explore without a guide.
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Hai P,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed the trip very much. The tour guide was very nice. He explained the history of the places that we visited. We had a wonderful time in Switzerland.
Beautiful town but bad tour guide.
Sandy,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
On reaching Annecy, the tour guide just went on his own after disembarking from the bus with no effort to get the group together to follow his lead, leaving half of the tour party on their own. We had to explore the town using google maps. Truly my first bad experience with booking tours with Viator.
Amazing day in Annecy
Paul P,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I have one good day in Annevy, weather was perfect , sunny day . Everthing was fine . Thanks to our guide
Short but very pleasant tour
R9100DZ,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I joined the tour in early November with my 2,5year old son. The coach and drive were very safe. The driver and guide were both very helpful and made my life easier with the stroller. Our guide even more helped me throughout many steep stairs. The guide was interesting, friendly and shared tones of information! I only wish we had some more time in Annecy. I even would have enjoyed a longer drive in the bus, enjoying tue french countryside. The cost was a bit high but it is OK compared to the train ticket price.
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.