The 11 Best Provence Day Trips from Nice

1.Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Ride in a comfortable eight-seat Mercedes minivan from central Nice to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Antoine, Nora, Thierry, or Pierre provides local commentary, with a Fragonard perfumery visit and hotel pickup included.

“Rolf was an excellent guide , very informative. Got to go on stage at Cannes, had a wonderful meal in Aix en Provence.”

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2.Provence Village Tour with Wine and Produce Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $117

Spend nine hours with a multilingual guide such as Roman, Matt, or Alessandro, traveling by air-conditioned minivan from Nice through Biot, Gourdon, Tourette-sur-Loup, Opio, and Saint-Jeannet. Taste olive oil, local foods, and six organic wines, with time for photos and village visits.

“rafael was funny and informative, we did so much in one day! medieval village to waterfalls, perfume to glass blowing”

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3.Provencal Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 387 reviews · from $76

Walk through Old Nice with a guide such as Leo, Heloise, Sara, or Lilith, sampling pan bagnat, socca, pissaladière, farçis, sweet chard pie, ice cream, and macarons. The three-hour tour has up to 10 people, begins at Lou Balico, and ends there.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, Leo was our guide, very knowledgable and friendly, and we all thought it was great value for money. The amount of food you get is brilliant ! Be prepared for a good walk 😊”

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4.Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 352 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Spend nine hours exploring Provence beyond Nice, from Fragonard perfume making in Grasse to the hilltop views of Gourdon and the medieval lanes of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Your guide handles the narrow mountain roads, with guides such as Rym, Bruno, Daniel, and Elizabeth praised for local insight and thoughtful pacing.

“It was an amazing trip. Nicole was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and pleasant to spend the day with. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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5.Provence Wine Tour – Small Group Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $187Top rated

Travel from Nice in a small group of up to eight, visiting three Provençal estates near Les Arcs sur Argens. Taste about 15 reds, whites, and rosés while guides such as Peter, Franck, Edwin, or Cédric explain local wine, then stop for lunch at a vineyard or medieval village.

“Edwin is a great tour guide! He really knows a lot about wine and how it’s made, he will answer every question you have. He is really funny too! You get to go to three different styles of winery and learn how they are made and stored. I really loved it and would absolutely do it again, we met some great people in the tour as well in which we all became friends.”

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6.Full-Day Côtes de Provence Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $194

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Hotel Beau Rivage and ride into Provence in a comfortable minivan. Visit three wineries, including a Cru classé estate, taste regional rosés, reds, and whites, and enjoy free time for lunch in a traditional village. Guides such as Lara, Laura, and Sandra make the day relaxed and clear.

“Sandra was our guide and she was fantastic, knowledgeable and funny. We had a wonderful day tasting multiple vineyards. Would recommend.”

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7.Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 165 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

From Nice, you’ll visit a Saint-Jeannet cellar for an organic wine tasting hosted by the winemaker, then explore St-Paul-de-Vence. Pickup from a private address is included. Expect about five hours, English service, and a small-group format capped at 24, though scheduling can vary.

“Driver never showed up, contact number never picked up my call. Viator refuses to issue a refund. I’m lost for words.”

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8.Provence Countryside Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to eight people, traveling from Nice by air-conditioned minivan through Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul de Vence. A multilingual guide such as Thierry, Catherine, or Martina handles the driving, commentary, and perfume-factory visit.

“Ava our guide was excellent! She guided and drove us to so many interesting parts of Provence. Our favorite was the medieval village of Gourdon. It looks straight out of a storybook! We also had plenty of photo opportunities — from beautiful French Alps scenery to waterfalls to beaches to tiny medieval streets. Such a lovely day trip and it’s been a highlight of our time in Nice!”

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9.Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from Nice by air-conditioned minivan to three Côtes de Provence wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Lara, Laura, or Sandra. Tour production areas, taste rosé, red, and white wines, and enjoy about 90 minutes for lunch in a quiet Provençal village.

“We greatly enjoyed the experience. Sandra was a terrific host and guide, with a terrific personality and a wealth of knowledge about the region and the wines. We traveled with another couple, and a family of four. Sandra’s big personality opened the door for all of us to become fast friends and raised the bar to new heights. Highly recommended.”

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10.Provence Wine Tour – Private Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $578

Travel from Nice in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Peter, Franck, Edwin, or Laura. Visit three Provençal estates, taste about 15 red, white, and rosé wines, learn how local terroir shapes each bottle, and choose a village or vineyard lunch for an added cost.

“We had a truly remarkable wine tour. Our guide, Cedric, was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions - we came away having learned so much about the history and current state of winemaking in Provence, and having had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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11.Provence Wine Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · from $211

Set out from central Nice at 9:30 AM in a small group of up to eight. Your English or French-speaking guide, such as Laura, Franck, Peter, or Theo, leads tastings at three estates, a cellar visit, a wine lesson, and lunch in a medieval Provençal village.

“We had an amazing wine tour! Our guide, Cedric, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had plenty of wine (very generous pours) and enjoyed all of the three wineries. The food at the lunch stop was delicious and a great value. The wine at the first winery was our favorite the but third winery was particularly beautiful! That wine cellar 😍 highly recommend! One of the best wine tours we've ever been on!”

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