7 Annecy Day Trips from Geneva Worth Booking

1.Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Ride from Geneva to Annecy by comfortable coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through the canals, Palais de l’Isle, and Old Town. You’ll have free time for lunch, shopping, lake walks, or a boat ride. Guides such as Gabriel, Hector, and Arnault have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“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.”

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2.Geneva and Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 151 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about nine hours crossing from Geneva to Annecy, walking Annecy’s medieval center, enjoying free time by the lake, then touring Geneva by coach, tram or mini train, and on foot. Guides such as Gabriel, Hector, Antonio, and Zara have earned praise for lively, clear commentary. Add the seasonal Lake Geneva cruise if available.

“Realizing this town can be seen in 2 hours and we booked more than 1/2 day. Take a few pretty pictures. Walk across two bridges and then you will be bored unless you came here to eat.”

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3.Day Trip to Annecy from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from your Geneva hotel to Annecy in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking service. See Lake Annecy, the Palais de l’Ile, Annecy Castle, Lovers’ Bridge, and Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard. The day lasts about nine hours, with entrance fees and lunch extra.

“Martins Sabulis picked up us on time and the trip was very good 👍”

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4.Private Tour to Annecy, from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $468

Travel from Geneva to Annecy in a private vehicle with a guide, then explore the old town, Palais de l’Île, castle, canals, Lovers’ Bridge, and Lake Annecy. You get roughly three hours in town, plus shopping time, with hotel pickup in Geneva canton. Guides may include David, Tom, Hector, Thomas, or Zahra.

“My mom and I had an amazing day in Annecy. Our guide and driver, Hector and Thomas, were wonderful and so nice. We took a boat ride with incredible views. This is a great tour. Highly recommend.”

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5.Private Trip from Geneva to Annecy in France

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Geneva to Annecy in a private modern vehicle with a driver-guide such as Tim or Timothy. Over about six hours, you’ll explore the old town, visit Château d’Annecy and Palais de l’Île, enjoy Alpine views, and return to your Geneva hotel. Boat rides are optional and not included.

“Annecy was one place I NEEDED to go back to after seeing it 30 years ago when I did a study abroad! Tim was an amazing guide and the company was very accommodating picking me up in Geneva and dropping me off at my hotel in Chamonix due to change in plans last minute! Highly Recommend!”

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6.Full-Day Private Tour from Geneva to Annecy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $497

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Geneva to Annecy for about nine hours. Explore the Old Town, visit Annecy Castle, cruise Lake Annecy, and enjoy time by the water. Pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport are included. Bring your passport for the Swiss-French border crossing.

“It is a nice trip however it wasn’t the trip that i chose and paid for. We visited a different chateau, with no English speaking guide, the lunch was not on a boat, the boat trip is one hour with no English speaking guide too, of course the trip was less than 10 hours. It is a disappointment in a way.”

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7.Lake Annecy Private Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $524

Spend about nine hours crossing from Geneva into France with a private vehicle and driver. Visit the Gorges du Fier, Château de Montrottier, Lake Annecy, and Annecy’s medieval center. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with an optional boat cruise. Confirm the exact stops and language support before booking.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Annecy. Our driver and guide, Constantino, was prompt, pleasant and communicated well in English. He offered choices for the schedule and advice on restaurants. We enjoyed the personalized experience of a group of 4, as opposed to being part of a group of dozens. The experience offered value for the cost.”

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