The 15 Best Tours in Annecy

1.Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

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

Fly tandem above Chamonix with an English-speaking pilot from Air Sports Chamonix. After a cable-car ride to Brévent, you’ll receive a helmet and a short briefing before launching over the valley, glaciers, villages, and Mont Blanc views. Some flights let you try the controls or add gentle acrobatics. Photos and HD video cost €30.

“Definitely recommended! Great guys with whom we did tandems, great spot from where we started and stunning views. Really amazing experience.”

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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 gently into the air for about 20 minutes. Expect sweeping Mont Blanc views, a careful safety briefing, and a soft landing. Pilots such as Richard, Sebastian, Xavier, and Adrian have been praised for calm instruction, while photos and video may be available for an extra fee.

“This was an amazing activity which is great value for money! Adrian my pilot had 30+ years of experience and knew how to make it a fun but safe flight. I plan to do another when I return to Chamonix next winter! Thankyou Adrian”

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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 eat your way through Annecy’s old town on a 3.5-hour walking tour. Expect at least four food stops, including truffle tasting, tartiflette, Savoy cheese with wine, pastry, and chocolate. Guides such as Gal, Delphine, Isaac, and Jean also share local history and practical tips.

“Gal was a perfect host for this fun informative tour. Plenty of delicious food and drink. The tour was well paced and enjoyed by everyone. The venues were very welcoming and friendly. We did have a giggle… thank you to everyone who was involved, it was great.”

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4.1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour

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

Learn to ride a Segway during a 10 to 15-minute practice session, then follow an English- or French-speaking guide along Annecy’s lakefront. You’ll pass the Jardins de l’Europe, Le Pâquier, Parc Charles-Bosson, and the Imperial Palace. Guides such as Florian, Annabelle, and Roman add local stories and practical tips.

“Opportunity to see different places, our tour guides were fantastic and certainly knew their stuff. Practice and advice given at the beginning- clear and no rushing”

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5.Two-seater paragliding flight in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $189

Meet Kailash Parapente in central Chamonix for a tandem flight above the valley. After a short run from a gentle slope facing Mont Blanc, your instructor guides you through about 20 minutes in the air. Eric, Erick, Olivier, and Leticia are among the named instructors. English is offered, and photos or video may cost extra.

“A huge thanks to Leticia, who made my first time paragliding so enjoyable! Recommended to everyone!!!”

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6.paragliding discovery flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $204

Take a ski lift to a grassy launch point above Chamonix, then run with your instructor as the wing lifts you into the Alpine air. Xavier and the Ascendance Parapente Chamonix team handle the flying while you enjoy up to 30 minutes above the valley. Helmets and gloves are included, but ski lifts and transportation are extra. The activity is limited to people under 90 kilos.

“As a first time paraglider Xavier was very helpful in guiding me on what to do during the flight. He speaks English and will also offer go pro pictures and footage for €30.”

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7.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

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

Join Ecurie des Goths for a one-hour ride through the Savoyard countryside near Cruseilles. Guides such as Amandine and Alex welcome beginners, adjust the pace to your ability, and share local stories as you pass hills, farms, mountain pastures, and scenic views. Afterward, you can brush and feed your horse.

“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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8.Annecy 2-Hour Segway Tour

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

Meet Mobilboard Annecy near the lake for Segway training, then ride a secure bike path toward Sévrier. You’ll see La Tournette, Mont Veyrier, lakeside mansions, a forest route, and a viewpoint. Guides such as Coralie and Jasper may lead the small group, limited to eight people.

“Great tour with a lovely guide Coralie. We did the 2 hour tour that was varied and Coralie was informative about Annecy. Would recommend”

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9.Annecy Segway Tour – 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73

Glide 10 kilometers through Annecy on a two-hour Segway tour covering Lake Annecy, the Imperial Palace, the medieval Old Town, and the Thiou River. You receive 10 to 15 minutes of riding and safety instruction, an English-speaking guide, and a helmet. Guides such as Lola, Kekoa, and Vincent are praised for patient instruction.

“Our guide was brilliant.good English,interesting information along the way.we returned the following day to hire their ebikes.highly recommend. Ponchos supplied thankfully! 😄”

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

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

Pick up an electric or muscle bike from the Outside Bike desk inside the Rivage Hotel in Annecy-le-Vieux. You get a full day to follow the shores of Lake Annecy, visit lakeside villages, and seek out scenic viewpoints. No guide is included, but staff speak French and English, and the small operation is limited to seven people.

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11.Annecy Segway Tour – 1h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Learn to ride a Segway with a 10-minute safety briefing, then follow your guide along Annecy’s lakeside gardens, from Jardin de l’Europe to Charles Bosson. You’ll hear local stories, stop for photos, and finish near the Imperial Palace. Guides including Gaspard, Florian, and Andrea have been praised for clear instruction and lively commentary.

“My husband and I had never ridden segways before but with a few minutes of practice, we were good to go. Beautiful scenery, a nice guide and a fun, unique way to sightsee! 1 hr was a good length for us.”

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12.Traditional Food Group Walking Tour

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

Spend 210 minutes walking Annecy with an English or French-speaking guide such as Delphine, Gal, Isaac, or Philippe. Visit at least four eateries for Savoy cheese, tartiflette, truffles, pastry, chocolate, water, and one alcoholic drink, with history and city sights along the way.

“The tour was well thought out and thanks to our friendly guide we had a genuinely nice time discovering Annecy's history and culture through food and strolling around the city. Highly recommend!”

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13.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

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

Meet a local guide at Pharmacie Le Genevois for a brisk, small-group walk through Annecy. Guides such as Heidi, Fannia, Aude, and Odile share local history, point out key sights, and suggest restaurants, bars, lake views, boat rides, and places suited to your short stay.

“Heidi was highly knowledgeable about all the major sights in annecy and so the tour is perfect to get a quick overview of the city as well as a few tips for the remainder of the trip. Highly recommended.”

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14.Annecy Segway Tour – 1h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Explore Annecy by Segway for 90 minutes with a small group of up to eight people. Your English-speaking guide introduces the Imperial Palace, lakeside paths, parks, and local history, with guides such as Romane, Gwen, and Kekoa leading some departures. The tour starts and ends at Mobilboard Annecy and includes a helmet.

“Gwen was a great guide and very interactive. Great fun and lovely way to spend an afternoon in Annecy”

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15.Point of view on the glaciers of Chamonix by electric mountain bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $242

Ride an electric mountain bike through the Chamonix valley with Nathan or Bruno, following a varied three-hour route shaped to your group’s ability. You’ll pedal forest and mountain trails, pause for views of Mont Blanc and nearby glaciers, and receive a helmet, bike, and repair support. Routes suit riders from age eight and groups of two to eight.

“Bruno was an excellent and patient guide on our Chamonix eMTB tour — he is passionate about the area and took us on a lovely tour with great views. We really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend it to other families who want to try eMTBing together!”

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