Day trip: Annecy & Geneva city tour highlights with cruise option

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About this activity

Discover two beautiful destinations in one day with this Geneva and Annecy sightseeing tour!

Cross the border into France and explore Annecy, known as the “Venice of the Alps,” with its charming canals, cobbled streets and picturesque medieval Old Town. Enjoy a guided walking tour and some free time to wander through its colourful streets, browse local shops or relax by the lake.

In the afternoon, return to Geneva for a guided city tour, with a short 15-minute break at the bus station before continuing your journey.

Discover the city’s highlights, from the iconic Flower Clock and Geneva Old Town to the European headquarters of the United Nations, with our famous fountain while your expert guide shares fascinating insights into Geneva’s history and international significance.

Travel by coach, minibus and on foot, depending on the itinerary, and make the most of this combination tour exploring the best of Switzerland and France in one day.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 45 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Keytours (Switzerland)

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: City tour of Geneva by bus
Included: Photo stop at the United Nations
Included: Guided walking tour in Annecy Old town
Included: Free time for shopping in Annecy
Included: Old town of Geneva by mini train or by walk ( depends on the season)
Included: Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
Included: Lake Geneva cruise between April - October (if option selected)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

KeyTours S.A.

15 min Admission included

Meet your guide and board the coach
Lake Annecy

5 min

Pass by the purest lake of Europe, After the walking tour in the Old town, you have 2 hours of free time, you can have a nice promenade along the lake and see the beautiful clear water of the blue lake, as we call it
Palais de l'Ile

5 min

Your guide will tell you all about Palais de I'lle, often described as a “house in the shape of a ship”, which has been a prison, a courthouse and an administrative center.
Musee-Chateau d'Annecy

2 min Admission not included

Enjoy a stop at the castle - a combination of medieval defensive architecture and renaissance elegance, inspired by castles in Ile de France - and admire the view from there to Annecy
Palais des Nations

5 min

After, taking a tour of the international disctric of Geneva, you will understand why we called Geneva "city of peace", you will pass sevral organisations such as WIPO, Red CROSS, WTO, ITU, World council of churches, ILO, UNICF, UNESCO. Then get off the bus and enjoy a photo stop at the broken chair in front of the UN
The Flower Clock

Passing by

Our symbolic flower clock represents the importance of watches as it's the main industry and the importance of botanic as we have gardens and we are called a green city
Jet d'Eau

Passing by

Enjoy the view on the fountain, our symbol that you can see from everywhere: the famous Jet d'eau. Admire the two biggest public park of the city.
Lake Geneva

Passing by

Pass by Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.
Maison Tavel

Passing by

See the Maison tavel, the oldest house in Geneva, built in the 12th century by the Maison family.
Place du Bourg-de-Four

40 min

Visit the old town with mini train or walking depending on the season
Cathedrale Saint Pierre

Passing by

Admire St. Pierre Cathedral, where between 1536 and 1564 Protestant John Calvin preached.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Place Dorcière 1201 Geneva

End point

Place Dorcière 1201 Geneva

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Please note in winter the cruise option is not available

Options

Tour with Cruise

(KTG209) - Tour with Cruise: Geneva and Annecy sightseeing tour including a 1-hour Lake Geneva cruise, departing at 9am
Tour

(KTG208) - Tour : Geneva and Annecy sightseeing tour departing at 9am