Medieval Saint Paul & wine tasting from Nice: Private tour

Wander a hilltop village that painters made famous, then taste wines made nowhere else

A private tour from Nice to Saint Paul de Vence, the fortified medieval village that drew Matisse, Chagall and Duffy, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned minivan ride. You walk the ramparts and narrow streets at your own pace, see the art galleries and small museums, then stop at a family vineyard on the hills above Nice to taste three organic wines produced and sold only in that region.

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel in Nice and driven to Saint Paul de Vence in a private minivan with your guide. The village itself is tiny (you can cross it in minutes), but the ramparts, the architecture, the galleries and the famous cemetery reward hours of wandering. Matisse, Chagall and Duffy all fell in love with this place, and it became the retreat for celebrities after the film studios opened in Nice and the Cannes festival launched. Today it reads as an open-air museum, and you move through it on your own schedule while your guide waits.

On the way back to Nice, you stop at a family Domaine in the hills to taste three organic wines. The vineyard changes its selection by season and stock (two or three colors depending on what is ready), and these wines are produced and sold only in Nice. If the regular Domaine de la Source is not available that day, your guide takes you to another family vineyard like Domaine du Toasc instead. Bottled water is included, and your driver brings you back to your hotel when you are done.

What’s included

• Private tour with driver and guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Nice hotels.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• live commentary in English or French.
• bottled water.
• tasting of three organic wines at a family vineyard.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs Monday to Saturday at 08:30 and 13:30, from € 550 per group, with a live guide in English and French and as a private tour.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30Last departure this season: 14 NovAnother time? ›

GroupPrivate7 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by My Riviera Tours & Transfers

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Nice means you do not need a car or arrange your own transport to reach Saint Paul de Vence. A private minivan keeps your group together and lets you set the pace through the village without following a schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs for one hour total, though that timing is tight for both the village and the vineyard stop. The guide can adjust the pace and the time spent at each place depending on your interests.

What is Saint Paul de Vence actually like to walk through?

Saint Paul de Vence is a fortified medieval village perched on a hilltop with views toward the Mediterranean. The streets are narrow, the houses are old, and the ramparts run around the edge. You will find art galleries, small museums, and a cemetery that is well known in the region. It is genuinely tiny, so there is no getting lost, but there is enough to see that you can spend hours there if you want to.

Can I choose which vineyard I visit?

Your guide takes you to Domaine de la Source, a family vineyard on the hills above Nice. If that vineyard is not available on your tour date, you will visit another family vineyard like Domaine du Toasc instead. Both produce organic wines sold only in the Nice region.

Is hotel pickup included for all hotels in Nice?

Hotel pickup is included, but only from selected hotels in Nice. When you book, confirm your hotel is on the pickup list. If it is not, your guide can advise on a nearby meeting point.

How many people can join a private tour?

A private tour is booked for your group only, with a maximum of seven people per booking. The minivan is air-conditioned and seats your entire party together.