Annecy Half Day Tour from Geneva
- Lose yourself in Annecy’s enchanting canals, framed by colorful riverside houses
- Enjoy a stroll along the purest lake in Europe, Lake Annecy
- Visit Palais de l’Isle, a medieval castle and prison that has been now turned into an art and history museum
- Explore Château d'Annecy, the former residences of the Counts of Geneva during the 13th century
What to expect
See the charm and beauty of Annecy! As you walk down the city’s cobbled streets, admire the pastel-colored houses and picturesque canals that have earned the title “Venice of the Alps”. Marvel at the sight of the purest lake in Europe and the third largest lake in France, Lake Annecy. You will also get to enjoy a guided tour of Annecy’s historical landmarks. Visit the Château d'Annecy, the former residences of the Counts of Geneva and now the home of many regional sculptures and paintings. See the fairytale-like castle, Palais de l’Isle, a site that holds a fascinating history of being a home for a noble, a courthouse, and even a prison! You’ll have enough free time to roam around on your own, so don’t forget to check out the unique local markets to buy gifts for your loved ones.
Reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed the experience my family and I had with our tour guide, Gabrielle (hope I got his name right)! Not only was he knowledgable, he was funny and always gave a warm smile. IMO, the tour is a little expensive for what it is, as it is a short trip, and you can easily get tickets and go by yourself of 1/4 of the price. However, being with family, they prefer having a guide around as it is fuss free. The city is small & there is little to do but a lot to see. it is beautiful hence half day may be enough!
very convenient way of purchasing the tour. tour is half day and is perfect for the small town Annecy touring. nice and comfy bus ride. humorous tour guide. wonderful experience. so glad weather was good too.
it was a really great experience! i went on a solo travel, and the guide was so friendly and nice (her name is zara); she does a short small tour, but the remaining stuff you have to do on your own (museum, food etc). i think its a good short half day tour to annecy, but if you’re a museum person or u really want more time to explore and chill, you may need a longer time (1-2 days). i was unfortunately flying off that day, so this worked out well for me. guide also rec us a good bakery (tried and its really g) and ice cream.
a wonderful experience with scenic views. the activity time could be a little more since it doesn’t leave much time for you to explore the place fully
It was a rainy rainy day but the beauty of this quaint village did not dim a bit. Had fun wondering around and looking through everything. We just hope that we bought money so we could have purchased some of their goodies.
the commute was comfortable but we chose the wrong date to go cause the weather was really gloomy and we could not see the alps regardless its worth the half day trip to see the christmas market and the old town during the winter season
Amazing Trip. Annecy is so beutiful. The guide is so kind and helpful. The bus was panoramic and we could enjoy the view the whole way. Highly recommended!
Nice scenery at Annecy, the tour guide had a fantastic introduction of this place.😁
our tour guide Gabriel provides good information and very friendly and accommodating. annecy is a very beautiful place and worth visiting.
great trip! worth it. beautiful annecy , dont miss going to this lovely city in france. very near geneva.
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