French Riviera · TOUR REVIEWS

The 15 Best Tours in Nice

170 tours  ·  from $9

A long weekend or a fortnight, the problem is the same: eighty kilometres of coast and one hire car you did not book. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

From Nice: French Riviera in One Day - Starting above Villefranche-sur-Mer
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From Nice: French Riviera in One Day

1.French Riviera in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,215 reviews · from $85Our pick

Spend nine hours touring the French Riviera by air-conditioned bus, from the Moyenne Corniche and Èze to Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. Guides such as Samantha, Peter, David, and Fabrice are known for friendly local commentary, though the schedule can feel rushed.

“Peter was an excellent guide and was very informative about the region, we all had a great day and Peter joined in with the laughs we had. I would highly recommend, thank you.”

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Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay - The Baie des Anges from offshore
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Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

2.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,747 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Spend one hour aboard a sightseeing boat from Nice’s Port Lympia. Hear live French and English commentary as you pass Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, luxury villas, and the Promenade des Anglais. Drinks are available onboard, but bring cash.

“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.”

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Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The 11-stop route from the seafront to Villefranche
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Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,663 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $28Best value

Ride Nice Le Grand Tour for one or two days, using 11 stops between the Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Port Lympia, and Villefranche. You can stay aboard for the 90-minute loop or hop off to explore. Audio commentary is offered in eight languages.

“Saw a lot of Nice without walking in the heat . Great views from the top of the bus of the coast line .”

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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour - The first countryside stop, the Gorge of the Wolf waterfall
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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

4.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,975 reviews · from $125

Spend nine hours from Nice exploring Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the turquoise Verdon Gorge, and Lake Sainte-Croix. Guides such as Roman, Justine, Matt, and Dritan provide local stories, photo stops, and practical help. Lavender is seasonal, so confirm bloom dates before booking.

“Matt is very informative, entertaining, funny & very helpful. We saw some amazing view of the gorge in a lot of different angles. Wellworth the visit. one of the highlights of our Nice trip.”

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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Who should book this walk?
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

5.Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Meet a Nice-born guide near Fontaine du Soleil for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Cours Saleya, Le Vieux Nice, and Castle Hill. Expect local food, baroque churches, city history, sweeping views, and practical restaurant tips. Guides include Lara, Laura, Soni, and Alex.

“The guided tour with Soni was fantastic. She’s so personable, friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Nice. I enjoyed how the tour takes you through Old Nice and up to Castle Hill to give you a great overview of the city and where to explore in more depth if you have time. I only had 2 days in Nice, so this was perfect.”

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Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car - Starting at Nice Port and climbing Mont Boron
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Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

6.Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,301 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Drive an open-top electric three-wheeler from Nice to Mont Boron, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Your guide leads the small group, explains each stop and helps you handle the moped-style controls. Each vehicle carries two people, and English and French tours are available.

“We really enjoyed our scenic tour from Nice. Zachariah was an excellent guide and driving the vehicles was great fun. Great activity, would highly recommend! Thank you”

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NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice ! - Socca and the Chickpea Side of Nice
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NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

7.NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Meet your local guide at Lou Balico for a generous 3.5-hour food walk through Nice. Taste pan bagnat, socca, farçis niçois, pissaladière, macarons, gelato, and more. Guides such as Sara, Leo, Heloise, and Mathilde add local history, food tips, and a few Nissart words.

“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”

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From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour - Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Moyenne Corniche
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From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

8.The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Spend 10 hours with a live guide such as Laurent, Stefan, Ben, or Kate, traveling by air-conditioned van from Nice or nearby towns. Visit Èze and Fragonard, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Paul de Vence, with free time at each stop.

“We had an amazing tour with Laurent across the French Riviera – a full day of beautiful views, charming villages, and stunning cities. Laurent is a fantastic guide who truly loves this region and knows it inside out. We enjoyed every moment. 10/10”

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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour - Monaco’s old town and the Rock
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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

9.Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Nice in a modern minivan with a professional guide to Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo. Stop for Villefranche and Cap Ferrat views, visit Fragonard, see the Prince’s Palace and Casino Square, and drive the Monaco Grand Prix circuit.

“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, Antibes, and Cannes. Only bummer was that by the time we got to Cannes it was dark out, since it was late November. Doing this kind of tour in longer daylight hours would be perfect. Good mix of driving, walking, sightseeing, and hearing local stories/history.”

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Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour - Blue chairs, a small Statue of Liberty, and local flavor
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Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

10.Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,050 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride a Segway through Nice with guides such as Tessa, Nicolas, Elena, and Owen. In about two hours, you’ll see the Promenade des Anglais, Old Nice, Cours Saleya, Place Rossetti, and Castle Hill, with training, photo stops, and an English-speaking guide.

“Excellent experience, Enzo, our tour guide was great, explaining everything in detail and making sure that the group stayed together”

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Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice - Climbing through medieval Èze
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Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

11.Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 956 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from Nice in a small group of up to eight, stopping at medieval Èze, the Trophy of the Alps in La Turbie, Monaco’s Old Town, the Prince’s Palace, Cathedral, Oceanographic Museum, and Monte Carlo Casino. Expect steep walking in Èze, scenic roads, guided perfume making, and a drive around the Grand Prix circuit.

“Our guide was amazing. So informative and helpful - made sure we saw everything that we wanted to see”

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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice - Seeing the Promenade des Anglais from offshore
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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

12.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Board Trans Côte d’Azur’s boat at Quai Lunel for a one-hour cruise from Nice. Hear French and English commentary as you pass the Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cap de Nice, Cap Ferrat, yachts, villas, and hillside villages. The boat returns to Nice, making this an easy first look at the coast.

“Very nice tour of the beautiful Nice coastline. Definitely recommend for a relaxing outing while in Nice.”

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Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice - The eight-seat minivan makes a real difference
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Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

13.Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Nice in a comfortable eight-seat Mercedes minivan with a driver-guide such as Ian, Noé, Francesca, or Thierry. Explore medieval Eze, tour Fragonard, then enjoy free time in Monaco and Monte Carlo, including a drive around part of the Formula One circuit.

“It was a beautiful showcase of the region. Our tour guide, Pierre, was attentive and provided excellent information throughout the day. He helped fulfil our dream to drive on part of the Formula One Circuit-which was the highlight for us. We had free time in each stop and Pierre gave suggestions and directions to get the most out of each. We really enjoyed the Fragomand Perfumery tour, selecting some delightful fragrances to take home. The weather was perfect, which added to our enjoyment. Thankyou for a wonderful tour.”

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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Vieux Nice, where the route gets atmospheric
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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

14.Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 15m · from $30

Meet your English-speaking guide in a yellow shirt at Fontaine du Soleil, then walk through Vieux Nice, Cours Saleya, the Promenade des Anglais, the port, and Castle Hill. Guides such as Soni, Lara, Chris, and Laurence add local stories, food tips, and historical context.

“Lara was a pleasant informative guide with a deep fund of knowledge on the history, architecture, and culture of the area. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Excursion partagée Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo from Nice - Fragonard shows the perfume trade, with a sales stop attached
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Excursion partagée Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo from Nice

15.Excursion partagée Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 788 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

This shared five-hour tour links Villefranche-sur-Mer, medieval Èze, Monaco-Ville, and Monte Carlo by air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit Fragonard, see the palace area and cathedral, drive part of the Formula 1 circuit, and stop at the casino. Guides such as Janis, Denis, David, and Igor have led recent departures.

“Igor was very informative about the area and sites. It was nice not having to try and navigate through traffic and finding the popular places to stop.”

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