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Overview
Depart from a centrally located Geneva pickup point in an air-conditioned coach and embark on a scenic journey across the Switzerland-France border. Gaze at the snow-capped spires of the Alps as your guide sets the historical scene of Annecy, a medieval town shrouded in legend.
As you approach, marvel at the emerald waterways that weave their way around the town hailed as the "Venice of the Alps;" appreciate the picturesque tableau of colorful houses decorated with flower-filled balconies, and set out on a short orientation tour of the town, exploring the Old Town and its charming collection of monuments. Capture photographs beside the renowned Palais de l’Isle, a 12th-century island fortress, and absorb sweeping city vistas from its vertiginous vantage point.
Venture to Château d’Annecy, a grand castle whose hilltop perch affords more impressive panoramas, and peruse the interesting exhibits housed in its museum. See models of Alpine chalets and informative panels on the history of Lake Annecy.
Enjoy some leisurely free time to eat lunch and then explore the town independently for the remainder of your tour.
After thoroughly exploring Annecy, reconvene with your guide and group and relax during the journey back to Geneva.
Operated by
Keytours (Switzerland)
Ratings & Reviews
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Lovely town
Becky_M, Jan 2026
Annecy is a very beautiful town. The canals are clean and beautiful. We enjoyed our trip. Viator was very unhelpful when I booked the wrong day and I was made to pay twice when I cancelled and rebooked. That was very disappointing.
Good trip - would recommend!
Owen R, Dec 2025
Coach was easy to find at location. We had a tour guide called Gabriel and he was very knowledgeable and funny. There was a few steep paths and uneven floors so definitely need suitable shoes. They do not accept Swiss Franc there (seems silly to say as it’s in France but not something we thought of!) therefore all payments were card for us as we didn’t have any Euros with us. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Owen, for your great review! We’re glad to hear that the coach was easy to find and that you enjoyed the Annecy tour. Gabriel will be delighted to know that you found him both knowledgeable and funny. Thank you as well for the helpful tips about suitable footwear and currency—these insights are very useful for future travelers. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another Keytours excursion!
Great tour and guide
Poppi_H, Dec 2025
Fantastic place and great tour. Gabriel was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you, Poppi, for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Annecy and that you had a great tour. Gabriel will be very happy to know his knowledge and friendly approach made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
A bit expensive but fine.
Peter_P, Dec 2025
It was a last minute trip. Nice to not think about where to go because there are no stops on the bus. 75 francs was the last minute price for the geneve to annecy tour. Flix bus was about 15 francs each way also last minute. The tour was very short so maybe it's better to take Flix bus and then a separate tour guide in annecy. However, the tour guide for swiss tours (Arnault) was very nice and definitely cared about our learning. Perhaps they could expand by 1 more hour to allow some more time in annecy.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the convenience of the tour, especially for a last-minute trip, and that you found Arnault to be a caring and knowledgeable guide. We understand your comments regarding the duration of the tour and the comparison with alternative transportation options. Our tours are designed to offer a stress-free experience with transportation, guidance, and organization included, which differs from independent travel. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Best regards
Itinerary
KeyTours S.A.
Meet your guide in our office
10 minutesLake Annecy
Pass by Lake Annecy, the purest lake of Europe.
Annecy
After an hour journey, you'll arrive in Annecy, dubbed the ‘Venice of the Alps'. Follow your guide on a 1-hour walking tour of charming Annecy Old Town.
1 hourPalais de l'Ile
Take this opportunity to snap some pictures of the iconic Palais de l’Isle, a 12th century castle that's a symbol of the town, and the dominating castle of Annecy, once the residence of the Bishop of Geneva.
Chateau d'Annecy
You'll pass the 12th century castle, now a museum.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Return trip in coach
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free time for shopping
- Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- 45 minutes Guided Walking Tour
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Chateau d'Annecy
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.