Nice: St Paul de Vence & Cannes Half-Day Tour with Pickup

Four hours, two villages, one coastline, without figuring out the buses

You get picked up from your Nice hotel and driven to the medieval hilltop village of St Paul de Vence, where you have free time to explore the narrow streets, galleries, and fountain at its heart. Then it's on to Cannes to see the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette boulevard before returning along the Promenade des Anglais. The whole tour runs 4 hours with a professional guide and air-conditioned transport included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Promenade des Anglaispass by
2. Saint-Paul de Vence1h

Visit St Paul de Vence and Cannes

• Drive along Promenade des Anglais in Nice
• Explore medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence
• Drive and see Croisette in Cannes
• Visit Cannes Film Festival sites and old town
• Return to Nice along the coastline

The experience

The minivan was supposed to pick you up at 8:30, and it does, but the driver takes a wrong turn out of your hotel and you end up circling the same block twice while he checks his phone. You laugh about it. Then he finds the route, and suddenly you're driving down the Promenade des Anglais with the Baie des Anges spreading out on your right: the palm trees, the stony beach, the whole postcard thing actually there. The guide points out the landmarks as you go, and it's the kind of commentary that sticks because he's not reading from a script. He's just telling you what matters about the place.

St Paul de Vence comes next, and you get free time to wander the medieval village on your own. The narrow streets are lined with art galleries and boutiques, and the walls that circle the whole place have been there for more than a thousand years. There's a fountain in the center (the one the poet Verlaine wrote about), and it's small enough that you can see the whole village in an hour if you move, but easy enough to sit with a coffee and just watch people if you don't. The guide meets you back at the minivan right on time, no rushing, no stress about whether you'll be left behind.

Cannes is the last stop, and you drive the Croisette. The boulevard everyone knows from the Film Festival. You see the Palais des Festivals with its famous steps, the old town lanes of Le Suquet climbing up behind it, the luxury shops that line the waterfront. It's not a long stop, but it's enough to get the feel of it, to walk the promenade, maybe grab something to eat if you're quick. Then you're back in the minivan heading toward Nice, watching the coastline go past the windows, and the whole thing (St Paul, Cannes, the drive back) has taken four hours without you having to book three separate things or figure out which bus goes where.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Nice.
• professional driver and guide.
• live commentary during the drive.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• free time to explore St Paul de Vence and Cannes on your own.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see both St Paul de Vence and Cannes in one morning without arranging separate transport or timing yourself: the fixed 4-hour schedule and included pickup mean you skip the logistics and just show up at your hotel.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

How long is the tour?

The tour is 4 hours total, including drive time and free time in each village.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from central Nice hotels are included in the price.

How much free time do you get in St Paul de Vence?

You have free time to explore the medieval village on your own before regrouping with the guide.

What is the Croisette?

The Croisette is the famous seafront boulevard in Cannes lined with luxury shops and hotels, known from the Film Festival.

Do you stop at the Promenade des Anglais?

You drive along the Promenade des Anglais at the start and end of the tour, seeing Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront and the Baie des Anges.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included, but you have free time in St Paul de Vence and Cannes to eat if you choose.