The 15 Best Annecy Tours & Activities

1.Annecy Food Tour – A Full French Meal Experience by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Sample Annecy’s Alpine classics on a 3.5-hour, small-group food walk. Truffle, tartiflette, cheese, pastry, chocolate, plus drinks.

“Delphine was a wonderful guide giving us some history and interesting facts as we ate our way through Annecy. Our group was wonderful as well and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The time flew by and the tour was well paced. Perfect weather didn’t hurt! Highly recommend.”

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2.1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Glide along Lake Annecy on a Segway, with a short training session, top sights, great lake views, and a friendly small-group guide.

“Touring the lake on a Segway made perfect sense, with the limited time we had, the tour allowed us to see more of the lake. Our tour guide was friendly and have us brief history of the area. Worth it if you only have a day at Annecy”

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3.Escape game outdoor – the shadow of the sword

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 118 reviews · 100 days · from $22Best value

Outdoor escape game in Annecy: solve sword-themed riddles on a phone, visit old-town landmarks, and enjoy top viewpoints in about 2 hours.

“Bon moyen de découvrir la ville et une partie de son histoire. Petit bémol pour cliquer sur la fenêtre du château que nous avions découvert rapidement, et autre bémol pour faire coucou devant l'hôtel de ville .... à part cela tout est bien organisé, nous avons passé un excellent moment en famille, Merci à toute l'équipe.”

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4.Tour of Annecy by convertible bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 92 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Ride a convertible bus through Annecy in 1 hour, with 9-language audio and scenic views of the lake and Visitation.

“Belle balade qui vous montre les principales choses à voir. Néanmoins, achetez vos billets sur place (ça ne coûte que 15 euros par personne, quand vous réservez ça coûte 20 euros, la difference est importante quand même).”

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5.Annecy 2-Hour Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Glide along Lake Annecy by Segway on a 2 hour small group tour with training, helmet, and lake and mountain panoramas.

“Je avais déjà fait avec le même organisme ou j avais été ravie lis la déception car dimanche avec pleins de gens car rassemblement diverse et marché en ville donc j aurais aimé être prévenu afin de decaller le jour car on a beaucoup moins visité et petit soucis avec le segway qui s est arrêté en marche et donc dangereux mais je ne tiens pas responsable l agence. Et j oublie c est plus cher en passant par l application de 6€ pr personne”

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6.Annecy Segway Tour – 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73

Glide through Annecy on a small-group 2-hour Segway tour, taking in Lake Annecy, old town canals, and Thiou River.

“Very nice trip all around Annecyand very informative about Annecy Guide was very friendly Highly recommended”

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7.le-Vieux, France: Electric and Classic Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Rent an electric or muscle bike at Rivage Hotel, then cruise Lake Annecy and its villages at your pace for a great Tour du Lac day.

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8.Annecy Segway Tour – 1h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Glide a Segway along Lake Annecy’s gardens with easy training, small-group care, and Imperial Palace viewpoints in about 1 hour.

“Great way to see the city! Guides we’re knowledgeable and kind. The office is conveniently located next to the old town.”

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9.Traditional Food Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

Taste Annecy’s Savoy classics on a 3.5-hour walk with truffle, tartiflette, cheese, pastries, wine, and chocolates.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Perfect combination of well Organised and fun. Food was delicious!”

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10.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $41

60-minute small-group walk in Annecy with a local guide, from Cathédrale Saint-Pierre to Le Palais de l'Île, plus local food tips.

“Our tour of Annecy with Odile was fantastic. She provided so much information and many interesting details about the area's history. She was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what she does. We 100% recommend this tour!”

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11.Annecy Segway Tour – 1h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Glide through Annecy on a 1.5-hour English Segway tour, with helmets, live guide commentary, and Imperial Palace highlights in a small group.

“Cadeau d’anniversaire pour mon mari : il a adoré. Découverte d’Annecy avec explications du guide très charmante et adorable. À refaire sans hésiter !”

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12.Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Private Annecy market walk with Alexia, then a home cooking demo and modern 3-course lunch with wine, with dietary options.

“Tremendous Experience. Shopping for all fresh ingredients a short walk to the home of our chef, and delicious meal over 2 1/2 hours of leisurely talk great food and a little bit of wine.”

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13.Private Guided Tour – Discover “Venice of the Alps”

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

A 2-hour private walk through Annecy’s Old Town, with a guide on Savoie history, Palais de l’Isle views, and lake stops.

“The 9:00 am tour with Sylvie was excellent, we learned about Annecy’s architecture, history and a bit of art. It felt as if a local friend was showing us the town. It is worth every penny (the early-ish start avoided some of the tourist crowds). Note: Check the Château and the Palais schedules, they were closed on Tuesdays for us.”

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14.No Diet Club – Unique Food Tour in Annecy with many Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Walk and taste your way through Annecy with a small-group food tour, Savoy cheeses, selected meats, sweets, veggie options, plus guide tips, $64.

“Une visite d’Annecy originale qui melange histoire et plaisir gustatif. On apprend plein de choses sur l’histoire de la ville et de la region. Je recommande :)”

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15.Explore Annecy in 60 minutes with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

A 60-90 minute Annecy with a Local walk that strings together Saint-Pierre, the farmers market, the château views, and the island museum.

“⸻ A great introduction to Annecy We really enjoyed our walking tour of Annecy. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us a great understanding of the town’s history, architecture, and local life. It was the perfect way to start our visit and helped us appreciate the city beyond its beautiful views. Highly recommended!”

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