Annecy Old Town Guided Walking Tour with Lake Annecy Sightseeing Cruise

Explore Annecy’s medieval Old Town on a guided walking tour followed by a panoramic Lake Annecy sightseeing cruise.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide in front of the Palais de l'Ile near the Canal du Thiou, 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. After a quick check-in, your guided walking tour of Annecy Old Town begins along the nearby streets and canals. Once the Old Town portion is complete, your guide directs you to board the Lake Annecy sightseeing cruise using your included ticket.

What to expect

Annecy Old Town

Annecy’s medieval Old Town is a compact historic center known for its canals, cobblestone streets, and preserved architecture. You explore this area on foot first, before continuing to the lake.

Features

• Walk along picturesque canals, including the Canal du Thiou, and follow narrow cobblestone streets that reveal courtyards, bridges, and waterfront viewpoints.
• Learn about Annecy’s iconic landmarks such as the Palais de l'Ile and other historic buildings as your expert guide shares stories about the city’s past and its setting by the Alps.
• Benefit from a guided walking tour of Annecy Old Town conducted by a professional guide, with commentary in English or French according to the option you select.
• Select the private guided tour with Lake Cruise option if you prefer a private guided tour, which gives you more flexibility to ask questions and tailor the pace within the Old Town.

Lake Annecy

Lake Annecy is the second main part of your experience, where you shift from the medieval streets to open water and mountain scenery. After the walking tour, you use your ticket to join a relaxing sightseeing cruise.

Features

• Use your Lake Annecy sightseeing cruise ticket to board a panoramic boat and view the town, shoreline, and surrounding Alps from the water.
• Watch the lakeside scenery unfold from the deck, with clear views of the mountains and waterfront areas that frame Annecy and its Old Town.
• During the cruise, you can reflect on the historical context from the earlier guided walking tour of Annecy Old Town, now seeing the same landmarks and canals in relation to the wider lake environment.
• Throughout the experience, a professional guide is included to support the land-based portion, and all guiding services are provided in the language and format that match your selected option: English-guided tour with Lake Cruise, French-guided tour with Lake Cruise, or Private Guided Tour with Lake Cruise.