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13 Best Annecy Day Trips from Geneva

The Annecy half-days across the border: the Venice of the Alps’ canals, the old prison island and lake water so clean the town drinks it. Forty minutes from Geneva and a different country’s pace entirely.

1.From Geneva: Annecy Half-Day Trip

Discover the charming town of Annecy on a half-day trip from Geneva, featuring guided walks, stunning lakeside views, and free time to explore its colorful streets.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The bus was easy to find. Great coffee and rolls where you wait for the bus. Guide showed us the basics then we were on our own. Loved it! No suggestions how to improve. Looking forward to coming back.”

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

Discover Annecy’s charming medieval streets, iconic landmarks, and stunning lake views on this half-day guided tour from Geneva, perfect for culture and scenery lovers.

★ 4.5

“The starting point was easy to locate, a friendly tour guide gave us a brief overview of the destination and was also given plenty of time to explore.”

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3.Geneva: Annecy, the Venice of the Alps and Geneva City Tour

Discover Annecy, the "Venice of the Alps," and explore Geneva's historic Old Town on this full-day guided tour, blending scenic beauty with culture for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Gabriel the guide on the Geneva tour was amazing!! He knew so much history and was a very informative and friendly guide! Had a great time on the boat tour as well”

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6.(KPG370) – Private Tour to Annecy, from Geneva

Discover Annecy on a private 6-hour tour from Geneva, exploring landmarks, charming streets, and lakeside views with personalized guides and free time.

★ 4.0

“The tour guide (zahra) was amazing, she was helpful and informative.. the transportation was in a big comfortable bus , and they offer some cheese and crackers.. the tour was for 5 hours( from 10 -3), but literally we stayed in anncey for 3 hours…”

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7.Private Trip from Geneva to Annecy in France

Discover the charm of Annecy with a private Geneva to France tour featuring top sights, stunning lake views, flexible scheduling, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This is a tour that you MUST BOOK. Doing this tour as a private trip made a huge difference as we had flexibility. Our local guide was amazing, providing an illustrated visual tour using printed pictures and maps. Our driver Timothy was great as he…”

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9.Chamonix Mont-Blanc and Annecy Sightseeing Trip

Explore stunning Mont-Blanc, charming Chamonix, and picturesque Annecy on this full-day tour from Geneva, blending mountain vistas and alpine charm.

★ 4.9

“We did not do this trip. When we arrived for the trip we were informed there was no combined trip available that day. We could go to the full day Chamonix this day and Annecy tomorrow. We did and are happy with that change. The…”

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11.Lake Annecy Private Day Trip from Geneva

Discover Lake Annecy with this private day trip from Geneva, including Château d'Annecy, Gorges du Fier, and a boat cruise—ideal for personalized experiences.

★ 4.0

“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…”

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