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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

“Annecy is a lovely place to visit, full of history and charm with incredible views of La Tournette from Lake Annecy , and Gabriel our tour guide was amazing.”

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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

“Program covering Annecy (although half day), Geneva city tour and lake cruise. Sara and Gabriel were both very good guides with Gabriel standing out!”

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4.Geneva and Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise

Discover the charm of Annecy and Geneva on this full-day tour, with highlights like the Palais d’Isle, Flower Clock, and optional Lake Geneva cruise.

★ 4.0

“Very good value for the money. There are four different segments. The bus tour to Annecy, Geneva city tour, mini train tour and finally a Lake Geneva small boat tour. All worthwhile, especially good to start your time in Geneva to get oriented to the…”

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5.Day Trip to Annecy from Geneva

Explore Annecy on a flexible, private day trip from Geneva with stunning lake views, historic sites, and scenic drives—perfect for those seeking authentic Swiss-French experiences.

★ 5.0

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

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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

“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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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

“Great trip. Highly recommend it. Driver/Guide was very nice. Really a pretty village. Had great cheese fondue in a restaurant the Guide recommended and one of the best pastries I have ever eaten in a bakery there.”

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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

“Une joie de découvrir ce beau paysage en plein mois d’Août Le transfert vers Annecy a été annulé et l’agence m’a permise de visiter la mer de glace, sa grotte et de prendre le magnifique train crémaillère en contre parti, Ce fut un moment magique…”

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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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