Annecy: Food Tour with Full Savoyard Meal & Local Tastings

Summary

Annecy flavors, mountain cheese, sweet shops and laughter

You’ll wander Annecy’s old streets with a local guide, tasting tartiflette fresh from the oven and sipping mountain wine while learning how it’s made here. Sample cheeses and genepi where locals shop, then finish in pastry boutiques for something sweet. You’ll leave feeling fed in every sense — not just your stomach.

What’s the experience like?

“You know why the cheese here tastes like this?” our guide asked, leaning in as we hovered by a tiny shop window in Annecy’s old town. She had that kind of smile that made you feel like you were about to be let in on a secret. The air smelled faintly of rain and something buttery — maybe from the bakery next door. I tried to say “Reblochon” like she did but mine came out all wrong. She laughed, not unkindly, and handed me a warm bite of tartiflette straight from the dish. It was salty and creamy at once — honestly, I didn’t expect it to be so rich.

The Annecy food tour is really just wandering with purpose (and snacks). We stopped at four or five places, each one run by someone who seemed to know everyone else in town. One guy poured us a taste of local wine — he told us about the steep vineyards outside the city while his dog watched from under the counter. There was a moment when I caught the scent of truffle oil drifting over from somewhere; I still think about that smell. At another stop, we tried little cubes of cheese with genepi (that herbal liqueur — strong stuff). The guide switched between French and English without missing a beat; sometimes she’d pause to wave at someone passing by.

I don’t usually have much of a sweet tooth but when we ducked into this pastry shop at the end, I caved. The chocolate looked almost too perfect to eat but I did anyway — no regrets. By then my stomach was full but not uncomfortably so; more like that feeling after Sunday lunch with family. The rain had stopped and people were out again along the canal, just talking or watching ducks. We lingered there longer than planned because nobody wanted to rush off just yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Annecy full French meal experience

• Join 3-hour food tour in Annecy
• Learn about truffle in Savoy
• Eat hearty tartiflette dish
• Taste cheese with genepi drink
• Visit chocolate shop with many flavors
• Enjoy pastry in boutique

Top questions

How long is the Annecy food tour?

The tour lasts about 3 hours.

Is all food included on the Annecy food tour?

Yes, all tastings are included — it adds up to a full meal across several stops.

Does the tour include drinks?

At least one alcoholic drink (for adults) is included along with water.

Are there vegetarian options on this Annecy food tour?

You should contact the operator before booking for any dietary restrictions.

Is this food tour suitable for children?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers are allowed.

Will the guide speak English?

The guide may speak both English and French during the tour.

Does this Annecy food tour include dessert?

Yes, you’ll visit pastry and chocolate shops for sweets at the end.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes guided tastings at several local spots around Annecy: tartiflette hot from the oven, mountain cheeses paired with genepi or wine (for adults), plus pastries and chocolates to finish. Water is provided throughout. Your friendly guide leads everything — just bring an appetite and maybe an umbrella if it looks rainy.