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The 15 Best Hilltop Village Tours on the Riviera

42 tours  ·  from $42 a head

Saint-Paul de Vence, Èze, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup: all within an hour of Nice and all hopeless to reach without a car. These 15 tours solve that, priced by how many villages they fit and how long you get in each.

Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes from Nice - Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the artistic heart of the route
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Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes from Nice

1.Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 675 reviews · 5 hours · from $42Our pick

Review of a five-hour Côte d’Azur tour from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Antibes, and Cannes, with hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and free time.

“Youseff did us right!!!!! A total five star experience. Came during off season in Nice, just four of us- felt like a private dream! Thank you!”

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From Nice: Cannes, Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting - Antibes: market lanes and a harbor of serious yachts
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From Nice: Cannes, Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting

Cannes, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour - Antibes, old walls, and the Billionaires’ Quay
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Cannes, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour

3.Cannes, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

See Cannes, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence from Nice in one day, with hotel pickup, a small group, and an English-speaking guide.

“Our guide Mac shared interesting stories as well as the standard information. He was helpful as to where to eat and was exceptionally warm and pleasant. I highly recommend him. The tour was well planned and allowed us to see beautiful, interesting, historical places. Mac also adjusted allowed times to give us more time in some places and less time in areas where there wasn’t as much to see So glad we decided to spend our day on this tour”

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Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul - Grasse: perfume, tanneries, and a working tradition
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Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

4.Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Explore four medieval villages from Nice, with Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Tourrettes-sur-Loup lanes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence art.

“Nabeil was an excellent, entertaining and informative guide who made everyone feel welcome and comfortable from the beginning of the tour. We very much enjoyed the history and authenticity of the locations chosen for this tour. St. Paul sur Loup was the most beautiful!”

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From Nice: Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half-Day Tour - Cannes and the red carpet at the Palace of Festivals
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From Nice: Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half-Day Tour

5.Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 212 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $76

See Cannes, Antibes, and artistic St Paul de Vence from Nice on a guided half-day tour with hotel pickup and comfortable transport.

“Due to the festival og Cannes , this part of the trip was cancelled but we did not have refund.In addition, the trip was anxius and we did not have much time at every place.”

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Self Guided Antibes, Cannes & Saint Paul de Vence from Nice - Antibes old town and the Billionaire’s Quay
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Self Guided Antibes, Cannes & Saint Paul de Vence from Nice

From Nice: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence Tour - Cannes and the Croisette in about one hour
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From Nice: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence Tour

7.Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 188 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $108

Review of the Nice to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence tour, with timing, guide quality, value, stops, and practical booking advice.

“A fantastic tour guide Xavier , who has a lot of interesting facts that he passes on the tourists, very informative .”

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Nice: Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour - The Saint Jeannet winery and its Provençal wines
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Nice: Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour

8.Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Review of Nice’s half-day tour to Saint Paul de Vence and Saint Jeannet, with a family winery, Provençal wine tasting, views, and practical tips.

“This tour was FANTASTIC. Francesca was a great guide. She was on time for pick up, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the area. After a 45 minute drive to Saint Paul de Vence, we had another 45 minutes to explore the town on our own. This was more than enough time and the town was incredible and very walkable. The wine tasting at Vignoble Rasse was also amazing! Really great wine and some beautiful scenery. Overall, the tour was a perfect half day adventure.”

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Organic Wine Tasting with Saint paul Half Day Tour from Nice - Saint Paul de Vence, the artistic hill village
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Organic Wine Tasting with Saint paul Half Day Tour from Nice

9.Organic Wine Tasting with Saint paul Half Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 146 reviews · 5 hours · from $76

Visit Saint Paul de Vence, taste six organic wines in Saint Jeannet, and enjoy Riviera views on a practical half-day tour from Nice.

“Our visit to St Paul de Vance was great. We were dropped nearby and had 45 minutes to look around. The only problem was that when we arrived at the vineyard we had to wait 30 minutes for the tasting to start. Nobody told us why this was and we all felt disappointed that was a waste of time”

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Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence - Saint-Paul-de-Vence, art and stone lanes in 45 minutes
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Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence

10.Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review of a five-hour Nice tour to Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with practical tips and value advice.

“Amazing day out. Loved the schedule - just be right amount of time in each of the medieval villages and not rushed through the perfume tour. Philippe was a great guide - very knowledgeable”

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Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half Day Shared Tour from Nice - Cannes: a fast look at the Croisette
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Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half Day Shared Tour from Nice

11.Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half Day Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Review of the Nice half-day tour to Cannes, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence, with timing, value, guides, transport, and practical booking advice.

“If you go in November, do not do the afternoon tour. We had chosen the 9 am tour but was asked to switch to the afternoon. By the time we got to Antibes and St Paul de Vence, most shops and restaurants were closed. Our tour was cut short due to it getting dark, so all in all we had less than 2 hrs of actual tour time. Our guide was lovely, but the tour itself was terrible. It was not worth the money we spent. Would have loved to have had daylight earlier hours in Antibes and St Paul de Vence (which was what we were originally scheduled for).…”

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Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting - Grasse and the Fragonard Perfume Factory
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Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting

12.Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $141

Explore Grasse, Valbonne, Gourdon, and Bellet wine country on an 8-hour small-group tour from Nice, Cannes, or Villefranche-sur-Mer.

“Our guide Irene was a real gem. She had great energy and knowledge. This plus the fact she loves this area of France and wants to share as much as possible with visitors to her country. Highly recommend this full day of natural and cultural beauty..”

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Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul - Gourdon: the Eagle’s Nest above the Loup Valley
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Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul

13.Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Explore Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence on an 8-hour small-group trip from Nice.

“All four villages were extraordinary, each with its own unique charm. Our guide, Laurence, was amazing — knowledgeable, fun, and so ready and willing to share the history, stories, and fun facts behind every stop. Her perspective and personality truly enriched the entire experience. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip - The Gorges du Loup sets the tone
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Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip

14.Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review of the Nice day trip to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with Fragonard perfume, village walks, views, and practical tips.

“Amazing!!!! Fantastic day!! Phillip was a great driver and guide! We saw so many wonderful places- Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint Paul de Vance. The ride was smooth, the views and culture was incredible. Loved our day start to finish!”

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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice - Saint-Paul-de-Vence in one focused hour
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice

15.Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $112

Tour Saint-Paul-de-Vence and taste unusual Provençal wines at Vignoble Rasse on a relaxed half-day trip from Nice.

“We really enjoyed the wine tasting at the vineyard. Our host was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and made it a fun experience. We also thoroughly enjoyed the walk through St.Paul de Vence….would have liked more time there. I was disappointed that our tour did not have us on the list that day even though I received an email confirmation and a text day prior. Driver had to turn around and pick us up late which shortened our time.”

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