
Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise
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Is Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise worth booking?
Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise is a 9-hour experience in Geneva, Switzerland, from $15 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 163 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (163)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Discover the charm of Geneva and Annecy on this combination sightseeing tour. Start and cross the border into France to explore the enchanting Alpine town of Annecy, whose medieval Old Town is a sight to be seen. In the
What you get
- City tour of Geneva by bus
- Guided walking tour in Annecy Old town
- Free time for shopping in Annecy
- Old town of Geneva by mini train or by walk ( depends on the season)
- Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- Lake Geneva cruise between April - October (if option selected)
About this experience
Discover the charm of Geneva and Annecy on this combination sightseeing tour. Start and cross the border into France to explore the enchanting Alpine town of Annecy, whose medieval Old Town is a sight to be seen. In the afternoon, come back for a 15 minutes break at the bus station, keep going with Geneva tour for 2 hours, listen to informative commentary from a knowledgeable guide. The 2-hour tour of Geneva allow you to see top attractions like the UN headquarters, the Flower Clock and Geneva Old Town. Travel by coach, mini foot or by foot with an expert guide, followed by an optional 1-hour Lake Geneva cruise.
What's included
Included
- City tour of Geneva by bus
- Guided walking tour in Annecy Old town
- Free time for shopping in Annecy
- Old town of Geneva by mini train or by walk ( depends on the season)
- Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- Lake Geneva cruise between April - October (if option selected)
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
KeyTours S.A.
Meet your guide and board the coach
15 minutes here · Admission included
Lake Annecy
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
5 minutes here
Palais de l'Ile
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.
5 minutes here
Musee-Chateau d'Annecy
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
2 minutes here · Admission not included
Palais des Nations
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
5 minutes here
The Flower Clock
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
Pass by without stopping
Jet d'Eau
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.
Pass by without stopping
Lake Geneva
Pass by Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.
Pass by without stopping
Maison Tavel
See the Maison tavel, the oldest house in Geneva, built in the 12th century by the Maison family.
Pass by without stopping
Place du Bourg-de-Four
Visit the old town with mini train or walking depending on the season
40 minutes here
Cathedrale Saint Pierre
Admire St. Pierre Cathedral, where between 1536 and 1564 Protestant John Calvin preached.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Geneva
Place Dorcière 1201 Geneva
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Place Dorcière 1201 Geneva
Options you can book
Tour
(KTG208) - Tour : Geneva and Annecy sightseeing tour departing at 9am
Tour with Cruise
(KTG209) - Tour with Cruise: Geneva and Annecy sightseeing tour including a 1-hour Lake Geneva cruise, departing at 9am
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Keytours (Switzerland)
Know before you go
- 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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $15 to $152
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 57
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Geneva.
How much does Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Geneva usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Geneva is not rushed.
Is Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 163 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Geneva, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise?
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Around 57 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Geneva can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Geneva and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Geneva city tour & Annecy Tour With Optional Lake Geneva Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Geneva within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Geneva?
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On Outty we rank every Geneva experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h), Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour, Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Geneva?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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