Italian Market and Menton: San Remo, Ventimiglia tour

Markets, a casino and the Riviera coast in one morning

A five-hour tour from Menton explores the Italian Riviera's most famous open-air markets in San Remo and Ventimiglia, with stops at the Casino and Ariston Theatre, then returns along the coast past Menton. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned minivan are included, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages.

The experience

The tour departs from your hotel and heads into the Italian Riviera, where San Remo's markets run on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Ventimiglia's on Fridays. These are working markets, not tourist setups: leather goods, fashion accessories and clothes fill the stalls, and the pace is set by locals and serious shoppers. You'll have plenty of time to browse before the tour moves to the Casino, a liberty-style building that anchors the seafront, and the Ariston Theatre, known for hosting the annual pop song festival.

San Remo has long drawn Russian visitors. The Corso Imperatrice, lined with palms, was a gift from Maria Alexandrovna, consort of Alexander II, who wintered here in the 19th century. After the markets and landmarks, the route turns back toward Menton, passing the coast and stopping briefly in Menton itself (nicknamed "La Perle de la France," the Pearl of France), before returning to your hotel. The whole day runs five hours in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide who speaks your language.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• driver-guide.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VIP RIVIERA TOUR SARL

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace with multiple stops and time for shopping, so it suits travelers who want to explore without rushing but prefer not to navigate the markets alone. A live guide in your language handles the route and commentary, leaving you free to focus on the stalls and the landmarks.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

What days do the markets in San Remo and Ventimiglia actually open?

San Remo's markets run on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Ventimiglia's market is on Fridays. The tour can be scheduled around whichever market day fits your itinerary.

What is the Ariston Theatre known for?

The Ariston Theatre hosts the annual pop song festival, one of Italy's most famous music events, and is a landmark stop on the tour.

Does the tour include time to shop at the markets?

Yes, you'll have plenty of time to walk through San Remo's famous open-air markets, which are known for leather goods, fashion accessories and clothes.

What is Menton called, and why does the tour stop there?

Menton is nicknamed "La Perle de la France", the Pearl of France, and the tour passes through it on the return journey along the coast before heading back to your hotel.

Does the price include food or drinks?

Bottled water is provided, but food and drinks beyond that are not included. You can purchase items at the markets or in town during the stops.