The 15 Best Menton & Italian Market Day Trips from Nice

1.The Italian Riviera: Full-Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 8 hours · from $140Our pick

Full-day Italian Riviera tour from Nice with Sanremo and Bordighera markets, plus Dolceacqua village time in a small-group van.

“Adrienne our guide was the kindest and sweetest. She was so accommodative with my child and completely understood how it is travelling with a kid. Plus point - we were the only ones on that tour so it was lovely. Had enough time to see each little towns and the outdoor market was a true Italian experience. Highly recommended.”

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2.Italian Market Shopping Small Group Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

From Nice, cross into Italy for small-group market shopping plus Dolceacqua. Get hotel pickup, a guided minivan ride, and time to browse.

“We enjoyed this day trip in Italy to two very nice towns San Remo and the quaint Dolceaqua. Our guide which was basically the driver of the van was a bit informative however spoke more about the economics than the beauty of the towns. Except when in Dolceaqua, there he did a good job. We recommend this tour partly because we like Italian culture, but more over because from Nice, its a day to see something different. And shop the markets!! Bellissimo!!”

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3.Exclusive Food Tour in Menton – 3 hours – small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Taste Menton in 3 hours on a small-group food tour with wine, Socca, market bites, truffle creams and lemon tart plus limoncello.

“What a great way to introduce the foods of the region and learn some history of the town of Menton. Our guide, Patricia, was very informative and provided a great insight of the region and its delicacies. We went to a variety of different places each with its own charm and significance to the town. Patricia was very attentive to our group, friendly, welcoming, and provided a great environment for conversation and for asking questions. She also offered and followed through with providing restaurant recommendations in Menton and Nice for our travels. This was a great way to spend a morning and early afternoon, great food and great company!”

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4.Italian Riviera, Monaco, & Monte Carlo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 9 hours · from $116

9-hour guided trip from Nice to Menton, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Market time, Prince’s Palace, Exotic Garden, Formula 1 views. $116 pp.

“The tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Jam shared lots of interesting details about the places we visited. Our favorite stops were the medieval villages of Eze and Saint Paul de Vence. I strongly recommend the tour”

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5.Full-Day Italian Market, Menton, & La Turbie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $165

Shop an Italian open-air market, slow down in Menton, then catch Monaco views from La Turbie, all in one air-conditioned Nice day tour.

“On pourrait prolonger la visite d'une heure et visiter une autre ville italienne aux alentours.”

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6.Italian Coast & Market: Full-Day Small Group Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 7h 30m · from $123

Spend a full day on the Italian Riviera with a small group tour from Nice or Villefranche, visiting Sanremo and Dolceacqua.

“The markets were truthfully just okay. The town of San Remo is interesting but the real highlight of the trip was the town of Dolceaqcua. Fantastic medieval town that ressembles a megastructure of bridges and tunnels. I have never seen a town like that anywhere in the world having traveled over 50 countries — it’s a maze inside. Great day!”

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7.Italian Riviera Monaco Monte Carlo Full Day Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $119

Shared full-day Riviera trip from Nice: Sanremo or Ventimiglia markets, Menton, Monaco, Monte-Carlo, plus small-group transport.

“Listed as likely to sell out. They cancelled on me less than 24 hours before departure. Very disappointed.”

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8.Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

A guided walking tour through Menton’s Old Town, Basilica St Michel, panoramic cemetery views, and optional Val Rahmeh botanical gardens, in English.

“My friends and I would definitely recommend this walking tour of Menton. Thanks to our excellent guide, Cyril, we discovered many historical and practical facts about the city that would otherwise have escaped us. It is also a great way to find your bearings on arrival. Highlights included the lovely old town, the Basilica of St Michael, and the stunning views. Unfortunately the Botanical Gardens were closed at the time, but we were delighted to visit the Salle des Marriages which had been off limit to the public earlier in the day. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk with Cyril. He is extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. (We visited the Botanical…”

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9.Italian Market, Eze, and Turbie Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $102

A 10-hour small-group day trip from Nice to Italy’s open-air market, Eze’s perfume tour, and La Turbie’s Monaco views and ancient ruins.

“A perfect day, a perfect tour! Younis was amazing. Engaging and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you’re visiting the area!”

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10.Italian Riviera Monaco & Monte Carlo Private Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $933

A private 9-hour day from Nice to Italian Riviera towns and into Monaco, with markets, old villages, and Prince’s Palace views.

“What an amazing private tour we had from Antibes to Dolceacqua, Menton, and Monaco (we chose to eliminate San Remo for more time in Dolceaqua and Monaco and it was worth it). We were a family of three with a three year old daughter and had the pleasure of Mario being our guide. He was warm, pleasant, and funny! He was full of wonderful information to help us understand the history of all cities and our daughter loved him. We highly recommend Mario as your guide.”

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11.Italian Market, Menton, Turbie – Shared & Guided Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $191

Day trip from Nice to San Remo Italian Market, Menton, and La Turbie viewpoint with hotel pickup, minibus, and admission tickets.

“Loved our host, Noah. He was fabulous. My complaint is the first stop we were dropped off at was San Remo at 10am. Could not find any restaurants open until 12pm. Very frustrating since my son was starving. May I suggest going there later in the day?”

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12.Menton Photo shoot with a Local Award Winning Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $240

1-hour Menton photo shoot with award-winning photographer Laurie. Walk old town and sea spots, get a private gallery in under 48 hours.

“A wonderful experience in a picturesque setting. My fiancée and I had a lovely time and love our photos!”

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13.Italian Riviera, French Riviera and Monaco Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $872

Private 9-hour Riviera tour from Monaco with Italian markets, Menton lemons, Monaco royal sights, Casino Square, and a full F1 circuit tour.

“It was super good, the driver was so kind and helpful.. thank you!”

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14.Italian Coast, French Riviera , Menton & Monaco Customizable Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $881

Private 9-hour coast tour from Nice to the Italian Riviera, Menton, and Monaco, with flexible stops and a Formula 1 circuit drive.

“This was an outstanding experience. Stéphane was a true gentleman and and excellent driver and guide. We saw Dolceaqua, Bordighera, Menton and VilleFranche during our day. Everything was better than expected. I would not hesitate to recommend this business and tour. Thank you Stéphane!”

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15.From Nice Italian Market San Remo, Menton & La Turbie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Enjoy San Remo market shopping, Menton lemon time on the sea, and a La Turbie panorama over Monaco, all from Nice with pickup.

“Anthony the driver was wonderful and safe driver! Also informative. Christian the tour guide was great! She also was informative.”

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