The 15 Best Tours in Nice & the French Riviera

From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip - Fragonard Perfumery in Eze: Why This Perfume Stop Feels Like a Mini Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,642 reviews · 5 hours · from $42Our pick

Half-day trip from Nice to Eze, Monaco, Monte-Carlo, with Fragonard perfume, palace views, and a Formula 1 circuit drive.

“We had a great time on our tour! I thought it would be in a big coach bus, but it was in a van that fit 8 of us. Eze was a nice surprise, a smaller walled medieval city with winding narrow alleys. Definitely fun to explore. In Monaco, we drove on the actual path of the Formula One race cars, so much fun! As we drove by Monaco’s port, we had a glimpse of all the yachts and mega yachts. I didn’t realize Monte Carlo was just up the hill and walking distance from the port. It was Christmas time, all the decorations were up and a lot of…”

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1-Day Tours, French Riviera Highlights Tours, Tour Reviews

From Nice: French Riviera in One Day

2.French Riviera in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,215 reviews · from $85

One day drive from Nice to Èze, Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes with views, Fragonard perfume, and guided stops.

“Lots of places, knowledgeable guide, small group. Long day but felt we needed a bit more time in some places. Bad traffic”

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1-Hour Experiences, French Riviera Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Villefranche & Cap Ferrat Corniche Tours

Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

3.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,747 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

One-hour Nice sightseeing cruise to Villefranche Bay, with French and English narration, plus views of Promenade des Anglais and Cap-Ferrat.

“The crew was excellent! Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was in French and English. Very relaxing sightseeing cruise, we were lucky with the perfect weather. Bring cash if you want to purchase a drink and for the gratitudes.”

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2-Day Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,663 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $28

Hop-on hop-off open-top bus in Nice and Villefranche with audio guide. 1 or 2 days, 11:00 to 18:00, 11 stops, flexible sightseeing.

“Amazing trip to see more than you might not get chance to see !! Always book a HOHO bus everywhere we go as a great idea to see town, village, city 😀”

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Monaco & Monte-Carlo Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Monaco: Monte Carlo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.Monte Carlo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,447 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Hop on and off Monte Carlo’s main sights by bus, with audio in many languages and stops at the Casino, Palace, Oceanographic Museum, and F1 track.

“The views were excellent and the audio was insightful”

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Gorges du Verdon & Lavender Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

6.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,975 reviews · from $125

From Nice, spend 9 hours with a guide in the Gorges du Verdon and Provence lavender country, plus Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.

“Fantastic tour thanks to Raphaël, who drove brilliantly and took great care to make sure we would all be well during the long journey. The time went very quickly, the gorge is absolutely amazing. Great viewpoints and lots of help taking photos and videos. Excellent driving and very hospitable and knowledgable host for the day. It was so nice to be able to practise my French too. The highlight of my week in the Côte d’Azur!”

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Cannes & Lérins Islands Tours, Tour Reviews

From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

7.Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,747 reviews · from $24Best value

Ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island for pine and birdlife, Fort Royal history, and a quick swim to see an underwater eco museum.

“If anybody books tickets online, do not forget to get your tickets at the ticket office. I did so and thought would miss one ferry. But it ended up fine. It was worth visiting:)!!!”

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Castle Hill & Nice Viewpoints, Nice Old Town Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

8.Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

2 hr 15 min guided walk through Old Nice and Castle Hill, Saleya market, pissaladière taste, and views over the city.

“Laura picked us up at the Fountain de Soleil and proceeded to bring us to the old town and market. Explained the history of Nice and then we went up Castle Hill. The views there are spectacular and we learned a lot about the Italian influence in this area. It is a very informative and great way to start our 4 day stay in this region.”

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Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

9.Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,301 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

2-hour guided electric 3-wheel tour from Nice to Villefranche and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, with Fort Alban views and coastal thrills.

“Loved our tour with Zachariah. So much fun! An amazing and fun guide! Highly recommend”

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Food & Drink, Nice Food Tours, Tour Reviews

NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

10.NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

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!”

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French Riviera Highlights Tours, Full-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

11.The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

10-hour guided Riviera day from Nice to Eze, Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Paul de Vence, with Fragonard perfume visit.

“Fantastic day out. Thought the itinerary was great, where genuinely the description of the activity fitted the reality. We were picked up at 8-45am from our hotel and for the rest of the experience (about 10 hours) everything was outstanding. The places we visited were great, but what made it even more special was our guide, Ruben, who definitely went above and beyond to make sure that the day was absolutely the best. I really liked the way the we were made to feel that we had control of the itinerary for the day and that we even had a special ‘gift’ experience at the end! 100% recommended and Ruben…”

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Èze Village Tours, Half-Day, Monaco & Monte-Carlo Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

12.Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Small-group Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze from Nice with hotel pickup, nonstop viewpoints, Fragonard perfume, and a scenic Formula 1 loop.

“Wow - what a great tour. Stephan was very passionate about the region and had a lot of knowledge. From the offset he made you feel welcomed and it felt that he was just as excited about the tour than we were. His friendly manner meant it was a relaxed atmosphere throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and learned a lot. Eze is breathtaking and Monaco very pretty.”

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City Tours, Nice Segway Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

13.Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,050 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Small-group Segway tour in Nice with training, Promenade sights, Cours Saleya market stops, and Castle Hill panoramas.

“Perfect start to our holiday in Nice! Such a great way to get your bearings in and have a lot of fun at the same time! Angelina was our guide. We only had the 1 hour tour and could easily have enjoyed another hour, but Angelina was very patient with us learning to ride the Segway and was then a great guide to the City, giving us a good mix of historical and cultural background, showing us the main sites and keeping it light and relaxed throughout. Would definitely recommend!”

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French Riviera Highlights Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

14.The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,033 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

Small-group French Riviera tour from Nice with Villefranche, Èze, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, plus optional Fragonard perfume.

“What a fantastic day! Saw so much, excellent guide! We appreciated that our guide explained everything about each stop and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own.”

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