THE FRENCH RIVIERA · TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nice: 15 tours & day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
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 😀”
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”
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!”
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.”
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”
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…”
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.”
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!”
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.”
Walk the full Monaco Grand Prix circuit with a live English guide, stopping at Port Hercule, the Casino, and the Fairmont hairpin.
“Great tour! Very knowledgeable about the track, and it was awesome to experience the city through the eyes of a F1 driver.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Monaco, Monte Carlo, Èze, and La Turbie, with Fragonard perfume tour and casino stop.
“Please requesters time in Monaco especially if you want to visit and do some souvenir shopping. More time at every stop would have been nice”
Half-day guided tour from Nice to Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo with views from the Rock, cathedral stops, the F1 circuit, casino, and Fragonard.
“Isa was a fabulous guide! Wow her knowledge of Eze and Monaco was amazing. She made the trip that much better! Very much appreciated the WhatsApp recommendations for restaurants and things to do her in town if Nice! Count yourself lucky if you have Isa as a guide! Top notch!!”
Coastal Corniches, medieval Èze, guided Fragonard perfume, and Monaco and Monte-Carlo highlights on a small-group 8-hour trip from Nice.
“Sites are amazing and coastline breathtaking and beautiful. Our guide was superb, with information about sites, local information, cusine, history.”
2.5-hour Black Tenders boat trip from Cannes to Estérel calanques, red-rock coves, Cap Roux and swim stops. $88.
“Julian was absolutely brilliant and we had an amazing time, especially our 8 yr old! Not to be missed if you're considering a water activity, worth every penny!”
Le Vieux Nice alleys, Cours Saleya market, and Castle Hill sea views on a 135-minute English guided walk from NiceFunTours.
“Great walk for the first night in town. Definitely worth the money. Book for sure!”
Decide what kind of day it is first. The ranking sorts out the rest.
