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The 15 Best French Riviera Tours from Nice

56 tours  ·  from $11

The coast between Nice and Monaco is short, steep and best seen from either a boat or the corniche. These 15 cover the bay cruises, the hill villages and the full-day runs east, priced with their pickup points.

From Nice: French Riviera in One Day - The Moyenne Corniche view: a fast start with a big payoff
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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 Riviera from Nice in an air-conditioned bus with a driver-guide. Stop at Villefranche, Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. Guides such as Samantha, Peter, David, and Fabrice have earned praise for local insight and flexible service.

“The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. Fabulous places to visit and very well planned. Our Tour Guide was fantastic with her knowledge of all areas. A superb day out which I would highly recommend and great value for money.”

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Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay - Leaving from Nice’s Quai Lunel
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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

Join Trans Côte d’Azur at Nice’s Quai Lunel for a one-hour cruise past the Baie des Anges, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. A French and English guide shares local stories, villa gossip, and coastal history while you enjoy the Riviera from the water.

“We enjoyed this tour. The boat was nice and the sights were very good. The staff was engaging and knowledgeable.”

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Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Quai des Etats-Unis
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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 $28

Use a 1 or 2-day pass to explore Nice and Villefranche by open-top bus. Ride the full 90-minute loop for an overview, or get off near the Old Town, Port Lympia, Russian Church, and Villefranche Citadel. Audio commentary is available in eight languages.

“It was a really cool tour. Olivier was super nice and informative. It was a lot of fun, and we would do it again anytime. Highly recommended!”

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

Travel from Nice with a bilingual driver-guide such as Roman, Justine, Matt, or Dritan to the Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lac de Sainte-Croix, and seasonal lavender fields. Expect a long but rewarding day of mountain roads, photo stops, village time, and turquoise water.

“I had a great time on my tour today! Parfait was really a perfect (pun intended) guide! He was very knowledgeable and explained us everything along the way. We was very accommodating for our requests adjusting the toilets breaks/ the photo stops and the explanations. I had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend . He gave us an enriching time. The places are beautiful ! I want to come back during summer time. I was not feeling well due to motion sickness and both the guide and the rest of our group were super nice to me. Just try to withdraw money in advance because I tried to find…”

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From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island - First steps into the pine and eucalyptus woods
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From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

5.Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,747 reviews · from $24Best value

You’ll take a 15-minute ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island, then explore on your own. Walk marked trails through pine and eucalyptus woods, visit Fort Royal for an extra fee, watch migratory birds, and swim to see the underwater eco museum.

“The ferry was on time and the ride was super smooth. I am easily sea sick and I felt great the whole time.”

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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Meeting at the Fontaine du Soleil
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

6.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

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

Walk from the Fontaine du Soleil through Old Nice and Cours Saleya to Castle Hill with a Nice-born guide such as Lara, Soni, or Laura. Expect local food, baroque churches, city history, a taste of homemade pissaladière, and sweeping views over Nice.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to beautiful places with spectacular views. She was a little hard to understand at times for our group but her English is far better than our French!!”

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Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car - Getting Used to the Handlebar Controls
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Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

7.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 English or French guide, often including Zak, Julie, or Emile, leads the small group, stops for views, and helps you handle the moped-style controls.

“Excellent way to see Noce and the surrounding areas. The cars are a really cool way to travel and we received lots of waves and admiring glances. Zak was an excellent guide and provided really useful insights at each stopppng point. Highly recommend this tour.”

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NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice ! - Pan bagnat: the substantial start
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NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

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

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

Meet No Diet Club in central Nice for a generous small-group tasting tour led by local guides such as Sara, Leo, Heloise, and Mathilde. Sample pan bagnat, socca, farçis, pissaladière, macarons, olive products, cheese, charcuterie, and Italian gelato. Vegetarians are welcome.

“Our wonderful tour guide gave us fascinating bits of history about the area as well as descriptions of our various food treats. Some of our group spoke French and others spoke English. He helped all of us appreciate the history of the area as well as the yummy eats. Our favorite part of the tour was a visit to Maison Familiale (Since 1939) where the delightful French owner told us all sorts of fascinating stories about (as well as tastes of) truffles, olive oils, noisettes, etc. and their contributions to world-wide gastronomy. All together a terrific afternoon.”

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From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour - Villefranche-sur-Mer starts the coastal view
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From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

9.The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

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

This 10-hour small-group or private van tour links the Riviera’s essential stops, from Eze’s medieval lanes and Fragonard perfume house to Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul de Vence. Guides such as Laurent, Stefan, Ben, Kate, and Vass add local history, food tips, and flexible advice.

“Our guide Stefan was amazing, he made the trip such an enjoyable one that was filled with fun facts! He gave us the perfect tour anyone could ask for of the French Riviera, and he even took a minor detour to show us more of the French Riviera than originally planned due to the perfectly sunny weather we had on the tour date itself. The small tour group size also enabled me to enjoy the experience and feel like it was truly unique and special. Overall, the tour was truly wonderful, the others in my tour group were great to share the time with, and lastly my tour guide Stefan…”

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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the Riviera’s private side
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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

10.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 small, air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide to Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo. Expect coastal viewpoints, a medieval hill village, Fragonard perfume, the Prince’s Palace, Casino Square, and a drive around the Formula 1 circuit. Guides may include Isa, Ruben, Laurent, Ben, Stefan, or Vass.

“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.”

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

11.Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

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

Ride a Segway through central Nice with hands-on training and a local guide. The roughly two-hour Grand Tour covers the Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya, Old Nice, and Castle Hill. Guides such as Tessa, Nicolas, Elena, and Francisco have earned praise for patient instruction, safety, and lively local stories.

“Great way to experience and see Nice, especially with the excessive heat. Laura was awesome and so much fun. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice - Starting above Villefranche and Cap-Ferrat
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The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

12.The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,033 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about 10 hours touring the French Riviera from Nice with a driver-guide such as Ruben, Stephan, Laurent, Ben, or Isa. Expect scenic viewpoints, medieval villages, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and a Fragonard perfume stop, with free time rather than a fully guided walk at each place.

“If you want to see many cities on the French Riviera all in one day, this is your tour. We usually try to cover as many in one day and than return to see the ones that interest us more.”

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Monaco Formula 1 Walking Tour - The Inside Track Monaco F1 - The Fairmont hairpin and Monaco’s slowest corner
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Monaco Formula 1 Walking Tour – The Inside Track Monaco F1

13.Monaco Formula 1 Walking Tour – The Inside Track Monaco F1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,017 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk the full 3.3 km Monaco Grand Prix circuit in about 2 hours 15 minutes with guides such as Tom or David. Hear stories about famous drivers, crashes, and race-day drama while seeing Port Hercule, the Casino, the tunnel, and the Fairmont hairpin. Water and Inside Track magazine are included.

“This was the best walking tour we have been on. Our guide was so knowledgeable, had great little stories and tidbits to share, and was a joy to be around for 3 hours. It was so fascinating I kept catching myself saying “wow” out load. Highly recommend!”

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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

14.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 with a professional guide and hotel pickup. Walk Èze’s steep medieval lanes, visit Fragonard, see La Turbie’s Roman monument, watch Monaco’s guard change, explore the cathedral, and drive the Monte Carlo Grand Prix circuit.

“Excellent! Our guide Belo was amazing. It was the perfect blend of seeing a little bit of views and exploring on our own for short periods of time. Would highly recommend!”

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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice - Rounding Cap de Nice toward Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

15.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

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

From Port of Nice, you cruise the Baie des Anges, Villefranche Bay, Cap de Nice, and Cap Ferrat aboard a clean sightseeing boat. Bilingual English and French commentary covers Riviera history, hillside villages, villas, and celebrity homes. The one-hour route is relaxed, affordable, and easy to fit into a busy day.

“Incredible! The team are so unbelievably friendly and welcoming. The service was fabulous even pouring my glass of champagne at my seat, and when you offer them a tip they have a very wholesome tradition to tap the red pompom in the captains hat, they’re so humble. The boat was impeccably clean and tidy, and the route was perfect for sightseeing and the English translation was faultless and informative. Highly recommend!”

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