French Riviera · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Drive Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in an open-air electric three-wheeler with a local guide.
“We loved this tour, it was great fun! A great way to see the area. Zak our guide was great and stopped at some lovely places for us & recommended other places for us to visit. If you come to Nice definitely book up!”
See six French Riviera towns in one day, from Èze and Monaco to Cannes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with pickup from Nice.
“Stephan was fantastic, very engaging and gave history with a lot of information for each region. Excellent driver and incredibly considerate. He took the time to get to know each participant, then pointed out topics or areas of interest accordingly. I have been to Antibbes and Cannes and others before, and yet? I finally feel like I understand the differences between each. The pace was fantastic, too: Enough time in each location without feeling rushed. The only thing I would have preferred is longer in Monacco to see the Oceanagrophique. But! This allowed me to see it and now I can come back, spend the days and time within the…”
Explore Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo from Nice in five hours, with coastal views, a Formula 1 circuit lap, and a Fragonard perfume visit.
“The tour was wonderful and Laurent a fantastic guide, would highly recommend the tour and Laurent and wouldn’t change a thing Louise & Wayne”
Walk Nice’s Old Town, Cours Saleya market, and Castle Hill with an English-speaking guide for history, local flavor, and sea views.
“Lara provided a fun, informative and interesting tour of a large swath of her hometown and its fascinating history. She encouraged questions and showed us historic images of places we stopped at. The city of Nice came into focus through her explanations. I would recommend her for any tour covering cultural themes from local cuisine to architecture. “Un grand merci a Lara!””
See Nice by Segway, from the Promenade and Cours Saleya to Old Town and Place Massena, with a friendly guide and easy training.
“The tour was very well organized and the guide was extremely friendly and accommodating. Thanks to his explanations, we experienced Nice from a completely new perspective. The tour is highly recommended!”
Walk Monaco’s full Grand Prix circuit with an English-speaking guide, from Casino Square to the hairpin, tunnel, harbor, and swimming pool.
“David did a great job showing us the formula 1 race track. he knew very interesting facts and stories. we had a fantastic time. it was brutually hot but he and his boss tom made sure everyone were doing fine. as they mention in their introduction: you have to use your imagination a little for this tour as not everything you see on tv (stands, pit lane) is up in between races. but i highly recommend the tour. good job guys!”
Taste socca, cheeses, wines, and niçoise specialties on a four-hour walk through Old Nice, ending with a Castle Hill picnic.
“This tour is amazing! Carmela was an amazing tour guide! She provided great historical information while also having some giggles along the way. We tried so many amazing dishes as well as great wine. Would recommend this tour, especially with Carmela!”
Explore Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice on an 8-hour guided Provence village tour.
“Amazing tour! It was well paced. We had enough time in each village. The guides, Laurence and Nobil, are truly wonderful, knowledgeable, passionate about history, and kind people. The villages were gorgeous, and we could not leave without a bottle of perfume from Galimard after learning the history and significance of this place in the perfume industry. We highly recommend this tour!”
See Nice, Èze, Villefranche and Cap Ferrat in a playful open-top three-wheeler, with coastal views, a perfume stop and beach time.
“Amazing way to see Nice and the surrounding areas. Always felt safe in the car and our guide did a great job of keeping the group together. Stopped at some incredible spots which we wouldn’t have visited otherwise. I would highly recommend this to anyone.”
See Nice by e-bike with a local English-speaking guide, from Place Massena and the Old Town to Castle Hill views and the port.
“Ben was awesome and we learned and saw so much, thank you! Best way to learn a new city, lots of photo opportunities!”
Explore Nice's Old Town, Cours Saleya, Place Massena, and Castle Hill on a lively 150-minute guided walk with local insight.
“Nejib was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. He gave the best tour of the tour of the old town and Nice that kept even my 12 yr old engaged.”
Explore Verdon Gorge from Nice by minivan, with waterfalls, Alpine villages, Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers, and seasonal lavender fields.
“OMG the scenery was amazing! Our guide Iso was absolutely fantastic! She knew everything about everything and everywhere and was just a wonderful guide. Thank you, Iso!!!!”
Cycle from Nice to an organic Bellet vineyard, meet the winemaker, taste local wines, and enjoy sea views on a small-group e-bike tour.
“Our guide, Marion, was an absolutely wonderful host! She kindly greeted us and thoroughly went over safety protocols before beginning the tour. The bike ride to the winery was beautiful and enjoyable. We stopped a few times to take in the views and learn about the area. The wine tasting was in-depth and very informative. It was very intimate with the small group and it felt very exclusive to see the behind the scenes of their wine production. I can't speak highly enough about the genuineness, kindness, and compassion Marion brings, along with her ability to offer a high-quality tour. Without a doubt, I highly recommend joining in on this…”
Explore Nice on a lively English walking tour covering Vieux Nice, Cours Saleya, the Promenade, and Castle Hill for $36.
“Our guide was excellent, she had some much knowledge of the area both new and old. the market was also amazing. stopping at the church and told us about the secret bar was awesome. All her helpful tips on best ice cream places and we found the best place to eat card very helpful. The architecture of the buildings were speechless, thank you so much Denarau (sorry if that is so spelt wrong) we had a fantastic walk .”
See Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice in five hours, with hotel pickup, scenic drives, and free time to explore.
“Winding roads, if seated in back may cause nausea. Down pour of rain most of trip, would have been nice to cancel even if no refund. Felt stuck”
Pick a harbour, a hill village or a perfume bench.
