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.
“Fab day - gave us a good taste of almost every important town you want to see on the Cote d'Azur. As we smartly didn't rent a car, this was a great way to see which towns, if any, we wanted to train back to on further days in our vacation. Def bang for your…”
1-hour cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay with French-English narration, Promenade des Anglais views, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villas.
“Great 1 hour trip to the bay. All the staff and the boat excellent. Good commentary about all the places where we visited. Would definitely recommend it.”
9-hour trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge and lavender fields: turquoise canyon views, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie lunch, Lake Sainte-Croix photos.
“Our guide Peter was amazing! Not only he gave us plenty of time to see the sights, he went out of his way to ensure my elderly parents were taken care of. Great customer service and satisfaction!”
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus to Nice highlights and Villefranche, with multilingual audio and panoramic Promenade views. 1–2 days, $28.
“nice and relaxed so easy to enjoy. Our guide Jack was chatty and full of information.”
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.
“It was comfortable and we was free to choose the time for returning to Cannes because there are many different hours for going/ returning and it’s up to you ;)”
Guided Old Nice to Castle Hill walk with pissaladière and local food tips, ending with views over Nice in English.
“A fabulous tour made even special by Soni! Well there were only two of us and it felt like a special private tour! The history explained perfectly without boring us! And all the important places covered too. Also the tour sent an email giving details!”
Ride Nice’s Riviera coast in an open-top electric three-wheeler with a small-group guide. Villefranche views, Cap Ferrat, Fort Alban.
“the scenery was unreal and the guide who we had was unbelievable and helped whenever needed.”
A 3.5-hour small-group lunch tasting in Nice with pan bagnat, socca, Niçois tarts, macarons, and Italian ice cream.
“Excellent tour with Constance who loves Nice, its food and its culture and explains everything very well in English! The food tastings were delicious and this is a really great way to sample authentic, tasty Nice specialities. You will also discover more of the little streets in the Old Nice quarter. We recommend doing the…”
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.
“Definitely the best way to travel to St Tropez! Stress free trip with friendly staff onboard 😊”
Full-day French Riviera highlights from Nice with Monaco, Èze, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Paul de Vence, plus Fragonard perfume.
“Ben is a very good driver. During our tour of the French Riviera on the 18th October, having Ben as your guide was a complete blessing. He was able to take us to all the designated places scheduled, and while doing so was expertly providing the history of the Riviera, and connecting the history of…”
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.
“My tour guide Ben was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, funny, and accomodating. Hotel pickup went smoothly, the guide's driving was safe and comfortable. Our group was all solo travelers, so this is definitely solo traveler friendly. Visit to Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, with the option to extend to the full day tour that included Saint-Paul-de-Vance,…”
Segway through Nice in 2 hours: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Cours Saleya, and Castle Hill views. Small group, brief training.
“Amazing experience! Nicolas is a first class guide and tutor for the Segway - we loved it Thank you very much”
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.
“Superb day trip form Nice. Especially great for those who do not have a lot of time to spend and thisbtour covers A LOT. Special thanks to lovely drive and tips from Laurant. Loved the trip and atmosphere even though it was raining whole day”
Walk the full Monaco F1 circuit with a guide, hitting Port Hercule, Casino Square, and the Fairmont Hairpin, with water and Inside Track Magazine.
“Fast paced tour (no pun intended) and a lot crammed in to the itinerary. Tour leader David's voice was loud and clear with our group of 20+. Cannot imagine how he does this with a group of 60+ in the summer, so total respect. His enthusiasm shone through and his verbal descriptions brought the circuit…”
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.
“Fantastic tour! Maxime gave us the best time!! I had a blast! Will definitely be back! This is a must do!”
