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.
“The day trip was excellent! Peter our guide was prompt, professional and personable. He really made the day very memorable. He was knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and his funny stories completed the day with numerous laughs! Highly recommend this excursion.”
1-hour cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay with French-English narration, Promenade des Anglais views, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villas.
“Fantastic! I was buying time when I booked so I got something to do in Nice after checking out as my flight was 7pm. There was an English translation during the tour so it helps a lot if you don't speak French. I recommend this!”
9-hour trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge and lavender fields: turquoise canyon views, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie lunch, Lake Sainte-Croix photos.
“Matt was a great driver and he took time to tell us all kind of infos and facts of the places we went by. Really charming and funny person, as well as very helping towards strangers on our way . We made a lot of stops for nice views and generally had a good time”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus to Nice highlights and Villefranche, with multilingual audio and panoramic Promenade views. 1–2 days, $28.
“The price was high for a hop on hop off bus but other than that, it was great”
Guided Old Nice to Castle Hill walk with pissaladière and local food tips, ending with views over Nice in English.
“I booked my tour of Nice one day before. I received multiple confirmations that my tour was set. Unfortunately, I showed up at the meeting place and there was no guide. But, Lara stepped in and helped me. Lara was another guide waiting for her group to arrive. She approached me to check on me.…”
Ride Nice’s Riviera coast in an open-top electric three-wheeler with a small-group guide. Villefranche views, Cap Ferrat, Fort Alban.
“we had an amazing time scooting around the city in these mini open top cars with our tour guide zach! you get to go to some pretty nice spots you might not have gone to otherwise unless you rented a car. i would 100% recommend adding this activity to your trip”
A 3.5-hour small-group lunch tasting in Nice with pan bagnat, socca, Niçois tarts, macarons, and Italian ice cream.
“This tour was so interesting, tried some delicious food which I know I wouldn’t have tried. Found so many facts about Nice and our host Coco was helpful, informative and fun. This is our third No Diet tour and so far this one is our favourite”
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.
“Great way to get to Saint Tropez. The boat ride is enjoyable. You can sit outside to enjoy the view or inside where it is more comfortable. Drinks onboard are pricey but that is to be expected when doing touristic trips. You have plenty of time in Saint Tropez. Plenty of nice restaurants to try,…”
Full-day French Riviera highlights from Nice with Monaco, Èze, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Paul de Vence, plus Fragonard perfume.
“Ruben was excellent, he made the tour so enjoyable with his humor and knowledge. Plus he helped me find my passport that I lost, definitely A+”
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.
“It was a nice tour those 5 hours flew by! Our tour guide lorrain was nice and really knowledgeable about the places we visited during the tour.”
Segway through Nice in 2 hours: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Cours Saleya, and Castle Hill views. Small group, brief training.
“Fransisco was an excellent tour guide. He managed to give the tour in both English and French with no one feeling left out. Fransisco was also very patient with those who were not as confident on a Segway. Overall, it was a very enjoyable tour with lots of good information. Highly recommend!”
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.
“So many beautiful places to see in just one day! Our guide, Laurent, was most helpful, courteous and enthusiastic. He also had a quirky sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour if you are short on time and want to see as much as you can of the places in the French Riviera.”
Walk the full Monaco F1 circuit with a guide, hitting Port Hercule, Casino Square, and the Fairmont Hairpin, with water and Inside Track Magazine.
“This is an absolute must do!! Tom has so much knowledge and shares tidbits and stories that has you engaged the entire time - even if you’re not an F1 follower. THE tour to do in Monaco for all things F1.”
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.
“Amazing… the night was crazy, thank you Maxime!! Such a good time!!!”
Seven hours from Nice to Monaco, Èze, and La Turbie with hotel pickup, guided Fragonard stop, and Monte Carlo Casino and F1 track.
“There is so much to see in the three stops and we enjoyed our tour very much. However, a word of warning - there is lots of walking when visiting Eze - pretty steep uphill climb so if you have issues walking, this would be a difficult tour. Enjoyed visiting Fragonard factory and seeing the…”
