French Riviera · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 6 best history tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride a historic Alpine train from Nice to medieval villages, Baroque churches, local food, and optional mountain hikes in a small group.
“Wonderful trip with a perfect guide Cyril and good food and with nice people from New York and Texas”
Explore Cannes with screenwriter Sarit, from Le Suquet and Forville Market to film festival secrets and red carpet photos.
“Sarit is a great guide Deep knowledge of history and also movie industry Very interesting story teller”
Walk Nice with historical characters from Barbarossa to Garibaldi in a playful 90-minute theatrical tour of Castle Hill.
“A very playful and educational show ! I now know much more about the town I'm visiting ! for all ages too !”
Explore Nice’s Old Town, Cours Saleya, Sainte-Réparate Cathedral, and the Promenade with a private local guide.
“Jacques was an excellent tour guide. Tons of interesting facts and details from recent and long past history. Don’t pass this up. It’s amazing how much you miss just walking past on your own!”
Explore Nice’s Jewish heritage with historian Robert Levitt, visiting synagogues, the old cemetery, the Jewish Ghetto, and wartime memorials.
“I've been on many walking tours in Europe, but this was by far the most fascinating. Robert Levitt is a superb guide, and his research is meticulous. As a Nice resident, I thought I knew its history and streets, but Robert showed me details I'd neRead more”
See Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum, cathedral, Prince’s Palace, and Exotic Garden on a private two-hour walking tour.
“The local guide was a professional with expertise of Monaco and we got to see the glamour of Monaco including changing of the guard at the Prince’s Palace, glamorous hotels, Casino Square, Saint Nicholas Cathedral and a few more popular places. A great tour for taking memorable photos.”
Pick a harbour, a hill village or a perfume bench.
