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Guided Walking Tour of Annecy from Geneva

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Overview

Get round-trip transfers from Geneva and enjoy a 5-hour tour of Annecy, with a 1-hour guided walk in Old Town, and then explore on your own for 2 hours.

Highlights

  • - Discover Annecy, the 12th CE French city on, a 1-hour guided walk of the Old Town, exploring its canals, bridges, markets, and historical landmarks.
  • - Hop aboard a comfy bus, which will transport you from Geneva to Annecy and back accompanied by an expert driver/guide.
  • - Stroll past the medieval castle and prison of the Palais de l’Isle on the guided walking tour, and see the Bishop of Geneva's former home, the Annecy fortress.
  • - Post the walk, get 2 hours to walk past pastel-colored houses and shop for unique souvenirs like the Savoyard cuckoo clock at the antique markets.
  • - Did you know? Lake Annecy is the second-largest lake in France and one of the world's purest. Post-tour, unwind by the pristine shores.

What's included

  • - 5-hour tour of Annecy
  • - Round-trip bus transfers from Geneva
  • - Expert driver/guide
  • - 1-hour guided walking tour of Old Town
  • - 2-hour free time

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience.

Your experience

The Art & History Town Walking Tour

Start your journey from Geneva on a comfortable bus, escorted by a knowledgeable driver-guide who will lead you to the charming town of Annecy, also called the Venice of the Alps. In Annecy, explore Old Town’s pastel-colored houses, cobblestone streets, and lively markets on a 1-hour walking tour. With your guide, see the main attractions, such as the Palais de l’Isle, a medieval castle that was once a prison, and the Annecy fortress, which served as the residence of the Bishop of Geneva.

Discover Annecy by Yourself

Post the guided tour, utilize 2 hours of free time to delve into the city's cultural offerings. The streets are lined with unending flower-filled balconies, colorful residences, antique markets, and crafts shops. You can explore museums like the Musée-Château, which exhibits artwork and artifacts from different eras. Savor traditional Savoyard cuisine in a local restaurant at your own expense, and sample regional delicacies like tartiflette, raclette, fondue, cheese, chocolate, and wine. Before returning to Geneva, take a walk by the shores of Lake Annecy, one of the purest lakes in Europe, or skate across the breathtaking Alpine countryside.

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