Segway tour Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer: 3-hour coastal ride

A Segway covers nine miles of coastline without the walking.

This three-hour Segway tour follows the Promenade des Anglais from Nice east along the Mediterranean to Villefranche-sur-Mer, then returns via Mont Boron, with a local guide, helmet and 15-minute training session included. Groups stay under eight people. The tour requires a minimum of two bookings and suits ages 14 and up, with weight limits between 100 and 260 pounds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour along French Riviera

• Meet guide in central Nice
• Complete 15-minute Segway training
• Ride along Promenade des Anglais
• Admire Port of Nice
• Glide east along Mediterranean coast
• Arrive at Villefranche-sur-Mer harbor
• Free time for photos and snack
• Return via Mont Boron viewpoint
• Tour ends at Promenade des Anglais

The Experience

You meet your guide near the Promenade des Anglais in central Nice, where a 15-minute training session gets you comfortable on the Segway before the route begins. Once you're steady, you roll along the waterfront promenade, passing the boutiques and cafes of downtown Nice, then head east onto the coastal road. The Port of Nice opens up as you glide over gently rolling terrain, the Mediterranean on one side and the Baie des Anges visible across the water.

The ride carries you nine miles to Villefranche-sur-Mer, a waterfront town where you get free time to photograph the harbor and grab a snack at one of the outdoor cafes if you want one. On the return, you climb Mont Boron for views back across the bay before rolling back to the Promenade des Anglais where you started. Your guide offers historical details and personal insights throughout and can photograph you during breaks.

The whole loop takes three hours and stays small—no more than seven riders on any departure. Flat shoes and casual clothes work best. Each Segway has a small bag for essentials, and luggage storage is available if you need it. The tour runs in English or French depending on your guide.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• helmet.
• Segway rental for the full three hours.
• 15-minute training session before the tour starts.
• small bag on each Segway for essentials.
• luggage storage available.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Mobilboard Nice

Is this one for you?The Segway does the distance work, so you cover nine miles of coastline without the effort of walking—the pace is leisurely and the terrain gently rolling, which is what makes a full loop from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer and back over Mont Boron fit inside three hours.

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Top questions

What's the Promenade des Anglais like on this Segway tour?

The Promenade des Anglais is the waterfront boulevard where your tour begins and ends in central Nice. You roll along it at the start, passing the boutiques and cafes of downtown, then return to the same point after completing the coastal loop to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Mont Boron.

Do I need to be fit to ride a Segway for three hours?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels and requires no special training—your guide gives a 15-minute lesson before you start. You do need to be comfortable standing on the Segway for the duration and meet the weight requirements of 100 to 260 pounds.

What happens in Villefranche-sur-Mer during the tour?

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a waterfront town where the tour stops for free time so you can photograph the harbor and visit one of the outdoor cafes for a snack at your own expense before heading back toward Nice.

Can children ride on this Segway tour?

The minimum age is 14 years old. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a local guide, a helmet, and the Segway itself. The guide leads the entire three-hour route and provides historical and personal insights about the areas you pass through.

Is hotel pickup included with this tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You meet your guide at the departure point near the Promenade des Anglais in central Nice, and public transportation options are available nearby.