THE FRENCH RIVIERA · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nice: 15 food & drink experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
A small-group Nice food tour packed with Niçois classics like pan bagnat and socca, plus macarons and Italian ice cream.
“This was AMAZING! or group 100% enjoyed our tour. We were able to sample many local favorites with the guidance of Sarah! From soppa to charcuterie then gilato!”
A 3-hour small-group Nice food walk through Vieux Nice, Cours Saleya, and views from Castle Hill, with wine and olive oil tasting.
“She loves the food, knows the area and was so fun to listen to and learn from her knowledge and experience.”
9-hour Provence tour from Nice with Biot glass, olive oil at a working mill, Gourdon views, Gorges du Loup waterfall, Tourette violets, organic wine.
“This was an amazing day trip! So enjoyable. Roman was wonderful. He had lots of knowledge and a great sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour and Roman as a driver!”
4 hours of Old Nice tastings, wine pairings, and a Castle Hill picnic with niçoise favorites and desserts.
“The tour of the old town in Nice was excellent. We visited the markets for some great tastings and then a tour of the old town with more tastings. Alline was a fantastic guide, fun and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.”
Stroll through Nice with a small group on a 3-hour Provencal food walk. Pan bagnat, socca, pissaladière, sweets, and tips.
“Tour was great! Sara was informative and all the food spots were excellent. Highly recommend!”
From Nice, see Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chateau Cremat wine. End at Gairaut Waterfall for Nice views. 9 hours.
“Our guide Stefan was excellent Gave us good information,was prompt and polite”
A 3.5-hour small-group food walk in Nice with olive oil, Provençal wine, socca and pissaladière, sweets, and gelato.
“Our guide Rachel was knowledgeable, organized and considerate of alll in the tour. The tour included a wide selection of foods and wines.”
Small-group French wine tasting in Nice city centre with eight wines, cheese snacks, and expert-led explanations in English for about 2 hours.
“Overall, my sister and I had a good time. We learned quite a bit about the various wine regions of France and enjoyed tasting the various wine offerings. I would suggest offering another small bite besides cheese for those who are lactose free or vegan. I informed the company beforehand that I am lactose free but no food substitution was provided for me.”
A 4-hour half-day from Nice to a Provence winery tasting and the medieval walled village of Saint-Paul de Vence.
“Paul was so lovely and funny and it was such a nice view. The spot we stopped at in in ville-franche-sur-mer was beautiful too! Thank you!”
Half-day organic wine tasting from Nice with a Saint-Jeannet cellar visit and a stop in St-Paul-de-Vence, plus pickup and English guide.
“An amazing wine tasting experience for a great price! Tasted 5 delicious wines in a beautiful location over looking the hills of Provence on a stunning terrace. The transfer was great and picked us up from our choice of location. Took us to a cute village too. All in a great value for money”
Half-day Nice walking food tour with 9+ Niçoise tastings, wine plus dinner at a local restaurant, guided by an expert in small groups.
“I’m serious. We ate so much delicious Nice food during the tour along with wine and other drinks. I can’t even remember how many stops for food we had and it was all delicious. Our guide was fun and energetic and taught us a lot about the culture and food of the area. Don’t miss out!”
Half-day from Nice to Saint Paul de Vence and an organic wine tasting in Saint-Jeannet, sampling six wines with Riviera views.
“Our guide Jaba was quite amazing! He took us all around and even gave us a little extra time since pickups took a while. Very happy with our experience!”
Small-group Bellet vineyard tour in Nice with Mediterranean and Alps views, a cellar production visit, and tasting three local wines.
“This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Nice. The views from this vineyard are absolutely incredible. There is a wine chapel on top of the mountain and the alps surround the winery. Absolutely stunning, highly recommended.”
Taste Nice with a small-group market walk, wine and olive oil pairings, artisan shop stops, and a Castle Hill picnic with views.
“We had a most interesting tour with our guide Clare. She was informative, interesting and had a great rapport with all our group. She was particularly thoughtful, making sure everyone was happy with the itinerary and personalising it to suit our requests. She then produced an amazing picnic from her backpack, which was served with accompanying information about all the ingredients and origins of the product. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would have no hesitation in recommending highly.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Grasse, Valbonne, Gourdon, and a Bellet wine tasting, with hotel pickup and perfume history.
“The lunch stop and the waterfalls were amazing. The fragrance factory felt a bit like a tourist trap, but I will say the women in our tour loved it and bought a bunch. The wine tasting was cute and I liked the family feel but our group didn’t love the wine. Overall we didn’t feel like the tour was worth the cost. Additionally our guide Victor was not great, felt like he didn’t know where he was going and his driving made us all motion sick. He was nice, but I think if we could have toured it all on our own tbh.”
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