10 Annecy Tours Worth the Morning

1.Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $216Our pick

Meet Air Sports Chamonix at the Brévent cable-car office, ride up, and launch with an English-speaking pilot such as Coco, Richard, Romain, or Sandie. Expect about an hour in the air, huge Mont Blanc views, optional wing control and acrobatics, plus photos and HD video for €30.

“Amazing experience! Everyone so friendly and helpful, great communication. Coco was my pilot and was amazing. Definitely recommend!”

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2.Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 264 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $187

Meet your English or French-speaking pilot in Chamonix, ride the cable car to Le Brévent, and run from the mountain into a 20-minute tandem flight. Expect clear safety guidance, sweeping Mont Blanc views, and the chance to try simple turns or even the controls when conditions allow.

“This was such a unique experience that I’m sooo glad I was able to do. The views are beautiful and I felt safe the entire time. I even had to reschedule because of the weather and it was not an issue at all. I flew with Sebastian and he was super knowledgeable and experienced. When he started to do tricks (not mandatory…don’t worry) I felt on top of the world! I 100% recommend doing this and I would for sure pay extra for the GoPro footage.”

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

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

Start at Pont des Amours and walk Annecy’s old town with a local English-speaking guide such as Gal, Delphine, or Isaac. Over about 3.5 hours, enjoy a full meal at five food stops, including truffle tasting, tartiflette, Savoyard cheese, wine, pastries, and chocolate.

“This is not a food tour as we expected, we did not spend time at the food market or went to any special food destinations/ chefs. However a walk through town which was similar to the walking tour we did the previous ay. The guide was very pleasant and good, the only real highlight was the Truffle shop. Definitely not worth the money”

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4.1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour

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

Ride a Segway from 8 Place aux Bois along Lake Annecy, passing the Jardins de l'Europe, Le Pâquier, Parc Charles-Bosson, and the Imperial Palace. Your guide, such as Florian, Roman, or Annabelle, gives a friendly introduction, local history, and time for photos. The tour is limited to eight people.

“Great guide very easy and great to deal with with great knowledge of the area”

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5.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Spend one hour on horseback with Ecurie des Goths near Cruseilles. Guides including Amandine and Alex lead small groups of up to eight through country trails, pastures, nature areas, and scenic viewpoints. All riding levels are welcome, and you can help brush and feed your horse afterward.

“I had an amazing one hour ride on a sweet horse named Kirame with a wonderful guide, Amandine! The trek up the hills through the leaves was beautiful, and the option to trot a little trail before reaching the stunning views was so nice! On the way back down , saw so many cows and even a foal with her mother eating hay! Amandine was so pleasurable and attentive the whole ride to make sure I was enjoying myself, and she gave me the option to gallop through the leaves on a trail near a rolling brook which was my favorite part! It was such a great experience, I’m so…”

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6.Annecy 2-Hour Segway Tour

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

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Mobilboard near Lake Annecy for Segway training, then follow the lake’s secure bike path toward Sévrier. You’ll see La Tournette, Mont Veyrier, lakeside mansions, forest, and a viewpoint in a small group of up to eight.

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

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

Collect an electric or muscle bike at the Outside Rivage desk inside Rivage Hotel in Annecy-le-Vieux. You get a full day to ride independently around Lake Annecy, with French and English assistance available. Choose easy pedaling or a traditional workout, then set your own pace and stops.

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8.Traditional Food Group Walking Tour

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

Spend three and a half hours walking central Annecy with guides such as Delphine, Gal, Isaac, or Philippe. Visit at least four food stops for Savoy specialties, one alcoholic drink, and local stories in English or French. Expect a small group, seasonal tastings, and plenty of walking.

“Our guide Gal was very knowledgeable and personable. We covered a lot of the old town and stopped at four different places to sample foods. We started with some delicious local cheeses and wine, at 11 am! We had great lunch of traditional tartiflette and finished with a gorgeous and yummy dessert. Oh and chocolate. Lots of great people on the tour too.”

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9.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

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

Spend about 60 minutes walking Annecy with a local such as Heidi, Fannia, or Aude. You’ll see key sights from Cathédrale Saint-Pierre to Le Palais de l’Île, hear local stories, and get practical advice on restaurants, bars, views, and lake activities.

“Very knowledgeable and a very pleasant person. Charlotte was able to answer our questions and made good restaurant recommendations to us at the end of the tour as well as suggested a boat ride on the lake which we took.”

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

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

Spend two flexible hours exploring Annecy with a private guide in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Ask to focus on the Palais de l’Isle, Old Town, lake, bridge of lovers, architecture, or Savoie history. Guides such as Emilie, Sley, and Sylvie have led past tours.

“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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