ANNECY | Private Walking Tour of Annecy's Historical Center

Annecy, France

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Known for its mountain views, waterfront scenery, and centuries of history, Annecy offers a wealth for visitors to discover—and this private walking tour makes exploring simple. Pick from a range of convenient start times from morning until evening, meet your guide in central Annecy, and set off on foot. This itinerary will be customized to fit your interests, but you can look forward to exploring the Old Town, Lake Annecy, and much more.

Learn all about Annecy’s stories and history from your guide’s commentary
Exploring on foot makes it easy to soak up the city’s unique ambiance
Pick from a range of start times to suit your sightseeing schedule
This private tour offers the most flexible way to see the city

What's Included

Services of an expert guide during a private guided walking tour

Any entrance tickets - Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Place de l'Hôtel de ville
Espl. de l'Hôtel de ville, 74000 Annecy, France
Please meet in front of the town hall

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Palais de l'Ile

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.4

based on 5 reviews

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Disappointing

Karen_B, Jan 2026

We were a bit disappointed with this tour. First, it was overpriced for 2 hours (over $500 US for 2 people) but it was the only private one available on the day we wanted so we tried it. Slay was our guide. He was personable and spoke English well. He was accommodating and showed us around. There were a few things he told us on the tour that we found out later was not correct so that was a bit disappointing. He was very knowledgeable about the old city and took us around which allowed us to become familiarized with it which was nice. He also met us at our hotel since there was a mix up about the starting point. The thing that was very unsettling was at the end of the tour he actually told us that his tip was not included so it was clear he was trying to get a tip. After paying more than $500 for just 2 hours of guiding and the. strongly hinting about giving him a tip left a sour taste in our mouths. If they lowered the price this would be worth going on. But for more than $500 for just 2 hours, you can learn and familiarize yourself with the old town with a travel guide and map.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Karen, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. First of all, please accept our sincere apologies regarding the request for a tip. This is absolutely not something we encourage or request from our guides, and we will address this matter directly with Sley. Regarding the price, we would like to clarify that more than 30% of the selling price is retained by Viator as commission. In addition, French VAT of 20% is included, which means that nearly half of the total price corresponds to taxes and platform fees. As you mentioned yourself, we were the only tour available at that time, which is an important factor when making a booking decision. Finally, while it is of course possible to explore a city independently with a map, choosing a guided tour offers deeper insights, local knowledge, and a richer understanding of the destination — which is precisely why many travelers opt for this type of experience. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope this clarifies the situation. Best regards, Joe

Slay was excellent guide,...

kayeztv, Sep 2025

Slay was excellent guide, provided good historical information of what we were seeing. Two hours was perfect intro to this charming and marvelous town.

This was an excellent...

nancy_j, Feb 2025

This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and so friendly. We really liked that the tour was only two hours so we could get an idea of the village and then have time to explore on our own.

The history of Annecy

Nina_I, Jul 2022

Aude is a fabulous guide with much information to share about Annecy. She gave great tips for follow up activities and restaurants, as well.

Superbe visite

Franck_B, Feb 2021

Visite très intéressante dans la vieil Annecy mêlant architecture, anecdotes et histoire. Merci à Aude pour sa convivialité et ses très bonnes connaissances historiques. Nous recommandons vivement cette visite !

Response from Host, Mar 2021

Bonjour Franck, merci pour votre avis et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette visite par l'intermédiaire de notre guide et partenaire Aude! Au plaisir de vous avoir sur un autre tour en France. Cdt Joris - AKOPSO