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A smartphone displaying a map with a route and audio playback, set against a scenic canal backdrop. 1
A historic castle surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings. 2
A canal with buildings on either side, a tower, and a bridge. 3
A lake with boats, a mountain in the background, and clear blue water. 4
A person holding a smartphone with a map application, standing in front of a historic building with flags. 5

Annecy Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 20 audio reviews

By Navaway - Visites Audioguidées
6.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$12 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Annecy, nicknamed the Venice of the Alps, invites you to discover its treasures in one day. Walk the charming medieval streets, admire the island's famous Palace, and stroll along the picturesque canals. Don't miss Lake Annecy, famous for its purity, and the gardens of Europe for a break from nature. With a 2 km route, this itinerary immerses you in the history and beauty of this Alpine city, perfect for lovers of culture and breathtaking scenery.

  • Explore 20 must-see sites in Annecy in one day
  • Admire Lake Annecy, one of the purest in Europe
  • Enjoy a 2 km walking route through the historic centre
  • Ideal for lovers of culture and nature

Activity location

  • Centre Bonlieu
    • 1 Rue Jean Jaurès
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Centre Bonlieu
    • 1 Rue Jean Jaurès
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Audio guide circuit in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.58 x 1 TravellerNZ$11.58
Total
Price is NZ$11.58

What's included, what's not

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    Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
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    Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
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    Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Text transcripts of all audio content
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    No deadlines or expirations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
  • What's includedWhat's included
    20 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Headphones or headphones (optional)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Le Paquier d'Annecy (Pass by)

The huge expanse of grass you see on the other side of the canal is none other than the Passover. Its real name is the Mars field, but the Annecians still call it the Paquier, which means Pasture and recalls that space was once located outside the city

Pont des Amours (Pass by)

We arrive at the Pont des Amours. Another symbolic place of the city. The bridge offers breathtaking views of the lake and Swan Island. His romantic name actually has a double meaning.

Jardins de l'Europe (Pass by)

It’s time for you to reconnect with the surrounding beauty and enjoy your walk along the gardens of Europe. This English park has changed a lot. In medieval times, it housed what were called “health huts” installed on small islands lost in the middle of the swamps.

Quai Napoléon III (Pass by)

This strange sundial, from its original name, the Gnomon of Brother Arsène, is a 7-pointed star capable of measuring time. It’s a bit technical so I advise you to read the plate for more details.

Lake Annecy (Pass by)

With this Swiss postcard look, Lake Annecy is the real Rising Star of the city! The second largest glacial lake in France, behind Le Bourget, this lake, protected from sewage discharge and closely monitored, has earned the nickname of the purest lake in Europe!

Hotel de Ville d'Annecy (Pass by)

On the Town Inn Square, you have, as the name suggests on one side, the Town Inn and in front, the Church of Saint Maurice. That's a lot of churches for such a small town! Annecy is nicknamed “the city of 5 steeples”!

Église Saint-François de Sales (Pass by)

You now arrive at the Place de Saint-François-de-Sales, in front of the church of the same name. It is also called the parish of the Italians, for the simple reason that it is mainly frequented by the Italian community of Annecy.

Palais de l'Ile (Pass by)

You see it and you’ve been waiting for it, so let’s attack right away via the famous Palais de l’Ile, more commonly known as the old prison. It is the most photographed monument in the city.

Porte Perrière (Pass by)

You noticed that the streets of Annecy remained very typical medieval. Fortified gates are a good example.

Musee Chateau d'Annecy (Pass by)

Here you are, facing Annecy Castle, overlooking the old town on the mountainside. Strategically placed to monitor the entire plain, it allowed to observe the movements on the road between Geneva and Italy.

Rue Saint-Maurice (Pass by)

There are many opportunities to take beautiful photos in Annecy! Here, no flowered canals or glittering lake, but the Saint Maurice Esplanade still offers you a beautiful panorama of the Savoyard rooftops with the beautiful mountains as a backdrop.

Pont Morens (Pass by)

Here you are on the first stone bridge of Annecy, built in the 13th century. It allowed the route of the Alps that linked Geneva to Italy to cross the Thiou.

Quai de l'Évêché (Pass by)

From the pier of the bishopric, you can observe a magnificent alignment of old houses flush with the water. A decor that leaves dreamers

Rue Sainte-Claire (Pass by)

Here you are in one of the high streets of the city. This is the first street that allowed to cross Annecy entirely by wagon!

Place Sainte-Claire (Pass by)

Here we are in a much more modern square, St. Clair Square. A little ski resort side of the 80s, but whatever.

Thiou (Pass by)

Here you are in front of one of the Thiou canals. Although this river is one of the smallest in France, barely 4 kilometres long, it has had a considerable impact on the creation and expansion of Annecy!

Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Pass by)

Some memories are to be marked with a white stone, others deserve a Golden Baluster. On Easter Day 1728, Jean Jacques Rousseau met Mme de Warens.

Eglise Notre Dame De Liesse (Pass by)

You now arrive in front of the Church of Our Lady of Liesse. It was founded in the 14th century by the Counts of Geneva who wanted a place worthy of the name to welcome their future burials.

Le puits Saint Jean (Pass by)

When the Rue Royale becomes Rue du Pâquier, you can observe a very old shaft margin. This well dates back to the 15th century.

Rue du Pâquier (Pass by)

The Old Sales Inn you see in front of you is one of the few mansions in Annecy. It was built by the family of Sales, therefore descended from Saint Francis of Sales.

Location

Activity location

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    Centre Bonlieu
    • 1 Rue Jean Jaurès
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Centre Bonlieu
    • 1 Rue Jean Jaurès
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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