Free Evening Walking Tour & Legends of Annecy – Myths, Mysteries & Lantern-Lit Alleyways
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Annecy, France
Annecy
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, French, German (Language)
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Tour description
Annecy takes on a completely different appearance as daylight fades, and on this evening walking tour, a local storyteller guide will lead you through lantern-lit lanes to discover the legends, mysteries, and thrilling stories woven into the city’s history. This is a captivating and richly narrative perspective on Annecy.
You will meet at the historic main square as sunset falls, listening to eerie tales and legends beside historic buildings, while strolling through shadowy medieval alleyways and hidden corners. Throughout the journey, your guide will bring to life the myths, crimes, and once-renowned figures from the city’s past. Mysterious and utterly captivating, this is Annecy under the night lights.
You will meet at the historic main square as sunset falls, listening to eerie tales and legends beside historic buildings, while strolling through shadowy medieval alleyways and hidden corners. Throughout the journey, your guide will bring to life the myths, crimes, and once-renowned figures from the city’s past. Mysterious and utterly captivating, this is Annecy under the night lights.
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Annecy main square (city centre)
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – The historic main square: We meet just as the lights begin to glow in the heart of the city.
Stop 2 – A legendary building: The story behind one of the city’s haunted houses or places rich in local legends.
Stop 3 – A gloomy medieval alley: An old street filled with a mysterious atmosphere after nightfall.
Stop 4 – The corner of ghost stories: A chilling tale from the city’s past.
Stop 5 – An old church or the edge of a cemetery: Mysteries surrounding the city’s departed souls.
Stop 6 – A hidden passageway: A secret corner that very few visitors have ever found.
Stop 7 – An evening viewpoint: We end as the city sparkles and one final story is told.
Stop 2 – A legendary building: The story behind one of the city’s haunted houses or places rich in local legends.
Stop 3 – A gloomy medieval alley: An old street filled with a mysterious atmosphere after nightfall.
Stop 4 – The corner of ghost stories: A chilling tale from the city’s past.
Stop 5 – An old church or the edge of a cemetery: Mysteries surrounding the city’s departed souls.
Stop 6 – A hidden passageway: A secret corner that very few visitors have ever found.
Stop 7 – An evening viewpoint: We end as the city sparkles and one final story is told.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (language as listed above, depending on availability)
• Guided walking tour lasting about 3 hours
• Commentary on history, local culture, and interesting hidden spots
• Tips from locals on food, coffee shops, and next attractions
• Small group, with many photo stops
• Guided walking tour lasting about 3 hours
• Commentary on history, local culture, and interesting hidden spots
• Tips from locals on food, coffee shops, and next attractions
• Small group, with many photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pickup and drop-off\n• Public transportation and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation anytime — this is a tip-based free walking tour, so there is never a cancellation fee. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. The tour runs rain or shine; in bad weather, the guide may adjust the route for greater comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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