2-Hour Private Annecy Walking Tour with Hidden Passageways

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the medieval castle perched on a hill above Annecy
• 02 Explore Annecy's oldest building and hear its prisoners' stories
• 03 Take in the beautiful scenic sights of Annecy's old town
• 04 Discover hidden passageways linked to the city's World War II history

Explore Annecy on a 2-hour private walking tour through its charming old town and hidden corners. Admire the medieval castle perched on a hill overlooking the city, discover the oldest building in Annecy with its old jails and prisoners' stories, and stroll along scenic streets and waterways. Along the way, uncover covered passageways and lesser-known places that reveal Annecy's rich history and character.

We will begin by admiring the stunning medieval castle from the outside, built on a hill and offering breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover Annecy, the Little Venice of the Alps

• Welcome to the Annecy tour! We will begin by admiring the stunning medieval castle from the outside, built on a hill and offering breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.
• As we make our way down the hill, we will take in the beautiful scenery of the old town, with its picturesque medieval houses topped with tiled roofs.
• After a stroll along the river, we will learn about the city's history and its connection to the sword industry.
• Next, we will head to the oldest building in Annecy, a 12th-century structure that once served as a jail and holds stories of the prisoners who were kept there. But Annecy is not only about its ancient buildings. The city also has hidden passageways, originally used by resistance fighters to escape from the Nazis during World War II.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking Annecy tour guide

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Entrance tickets, if any

Know before you go

• Please note that the castle and the oldest house are closed on Tuesdays, and both require entry fees to enter.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pl. du Château, 74000 Annecy, France

Tour start

Pl. du Château, 74000 Annecy, France

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.