FRANCE · FRENCH RIVIERA
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular french riviera tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
9-hour Riviera sampler from Nice: Villefranche views, medieval Èze, Monaco palace guard, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Cannes red carpet.
“Clinton was very informative and we covered a lot of areas in just a few hours. That gave us a taste of what we could do later!! I recommend!”
1-hour cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay with French-English narration, Promenade des Anglais views, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villas.
“I feel it was value for money, the tour guide on the boat was excellent. We saw some beautiful sights and it influenced us to go and visit one if the small villages we could see on shore.”
9-hour trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge and lavender fields: turquoise canyon views, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie lunch, Lake Sainte-Croix photos.
“Matt - the driver drove very fast, something maybe not everyone will enjoy. But driving was safe. This might be the only point for critics. His fast driving enabled a lot of time for visits plus stopping at more nice photo spots, than usual. In addition there have been some more explanations. Visiting the old…”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus to Nice highlights and Villefranche, with multilingual audio and panoramic Promenade views. 1–2 days, $28.
“Great to see Nice highlights and a great overview of all pretty sights!”
Escape Cannes for a day on Sainte-Marguerite Island, with a 15-minute ferry, pine forests, Fort Royal, birdlife, coves, and an underwater eco museum.
“I recommend this boat trip to this beautiful island! We loved it! On the island they have both a nice restaurant and a café with ice cream. Go to the other side of the island to enjoy a small private beach away from all the people.”
Guided Old Nice to Castle Hill walk with pissaladière and local food tips, ending with views over Nice in English.
“Lara was really good. She was very knowledgeable and had a lot of interesting facts at her fingertips.”
Ride Nice’s Riviera coast in an open-top electric three-wheeler with a small-group guide. Villefranche views, Cap Ferrat, Fort Alban.
“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!”
A 3.5-hour small-group lunch tasting in Nice with pan bagnat, socca, Niçois tarts, macarons, and Italian ice cream.
“Heloise was great. The tour was a good way to experience the culture and food in Nice and meet some new people.”
Round-trip boat from Nice to Saint-Tropez, scenic 2.5-hour rides, time to explore Place des Lices market and top sights, plus onboard bar.
“Very professional guides. Easy to get around on boat. Would use this service again”
Full-day French Riviera highlights from Nice with Monaco, Èze, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Paul de Vence, plus Fragonard perfume.
“Stephane was a wonderful guide Couldn’t ask for better He brought the French Riviera alive with his commentary and history Ty for a memorable day”
Half-day small-group tour from Nice to Èze, Monaco and Monte-Carlo with pickup, Fragonard factory, photo stops and a Formula 1 circuit drive.
“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…”
Segway through Nice in 2 hours: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Cours Saleya, and Castle Hill views. Small group, brief training.
“10/10 experience! Our guide was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and fun! You get to see so much and she was very focused on our safety the entire tour!”
A small-group day tour from Nice that strings together Villefranche, Èze, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with big views and smart pacing.
“This was a great day! We saw so many beautiful views! Stephan was a very kind and knowledgeable guide who really made the day exceptional. I highly recommend this tour as a way to see a lot of the area.”
Walk the full Monaco F1 circuit with a guide, hitting Port Hercule, Casino Square, and the Fairmont Hairpin, with water and Inside Track Magazine.
“David, our F1 tour guide in Monaco, was great! He was on time with water and Grand Prix bags for us. We walked the full track, and David shared many details about Monaco’s unique track including stories about crashes and drivers. He was knowledgeable and passionate about F1 and answered questions along the way.”
Nice’s Orange Bar Crawl packs 5 free shots, 5 party stops, games with a host-led group, and free VIP entry to a real nightclub.
“Rudy and Maxime and max were amazing! I am so grateful! What a wonderful evening :)”
