Wine tour from Nice: 5 wines & cheese in a private vineyard

Vines, Terroir & Cheese in the Hills Above Nice

You walk through the vineyard with a sommelier, tour the winery's aging and production facilities, then taste five local wines paired with cheese (on Gourmet and Private options). The private tour includes round-trip pickup from Nice, so you skip the logistics entirely and focus on the wine and the view.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vineyard walk and wine tasting

• Walk in picturesque vineyard
• Learn about terroir and grapes
• Visit winery facilities
• Discover winemaking and ageing
• Guided tasting of local wines

The experience

The sommelier is already moving through the rows when you arrive, pointing out which vines catch the afternoon light and which ones face the mountains. This is where the tour starts, not with a speech, but with a walk through the vineyard itself, learning how the terroir between the sea and the Alps shapes what grows here. You'll hear about the local grape varieties, the soil, the microclimate, the traditions that have held for generations. It's the kind of knowledge that makes the wine taste different once you understand it.

Then you move into the winery building, where the work actually happens. You see the tanks, the aging barrels, the equipment that turns grapes into what you're about to taste. The sommelier walks you through the process (fermentation, aging, bottling), and it stops being abstract. After that comes the tasting itself: five local wines, each one poured with an explanation of what you're tasting and why. If you've booked the Gourmet or Private option, artisanal cheese arrives alongside the wines, which changes everything about how the flavors land. The pairing is deliberate, not random.

The whole experience runs a few hours, and if you've chosen the private tour with transfer, a driver picks you up from your Nice hotel, brings you out to the vineyard, and returns you afterward. No navigating buses or figuring out the route. You just show up and the day unfolds. Groups stay small, which means the sommelier can actually answer questions instead of herding people through. Wheelchair access is available throughout the vineyard and winery, and the pace is set for tasting, not rushing.

What’s included

• Your experience includes a guided walk through the vineyard with a sommelier, a tour of the winery's production and aging facilities, and a tasting of local wines.
• The Gourmet and Private options add an artisanal cheese selection paired with the wines.
• The Private Tour with Transfer includes round-trip transportation with pickup and return to Nice.
• All fees and taxes are covered.

Options for this experience

3 options

Essential Vineyard TourGuide in English · 10:00Vineyard and winery tour with a tasting of 3 local wines

Gourmet tour featuring 5 wines and cheeseUp to 10 people · Guide in English · Available from 19 Oct 2027Small group tasting of 5 wines paired with an artisanal cheese selection

Private tour including transferUp to 6 people · Guide in English · Available from 19 Oct 2027Round-trip transfer for a private group, with a tasting of 5 wines and an artisanal cheese selection; pickup from your address is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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 due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VinoLove Club

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Nice who want to taste local wines without arranging their own transport or navigating the winery alone. The private option with transfer removes the logistics, leaving you to focus on the wine and the view.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to know about wine to join?

No. The sommelier explains the terroir, grape varieties, and tasting notes as you go. It's designed for people discovering local wines, not experts.

What's the difference between the three tour options?

Essential is a group tour with 3 wines, no cheese or transfer. Gourmet is a smaller group with 5 wines and cheese pairing, no transfer. Private includes 5 wines, cheese, and round-trip pickup from Nice.

How long does the tour take?

The tour itself is a few hours. With the private option's transfer time, plan for a half-day outing.

Is the vineyard accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, including the vineyard walk and winery building.

Can I get to the vineyard without the private transfer?

Yes. The Essential and Gourmet options don't include transfer, but public transportation is available nearby.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste local wines from the region between sea and mountains. The sommelier selects them to showcase the character of the area. Premium wines are included in Gourmet and Private options.

Is the cheese included in all options?

No. Cheese pairing is only included in the Gourmet and Private tour options.

Can I book a private tour for a group?

Yes. The private tour is designed for groups and includes round-trip transfer from Nice, five wines, and cheese pairing.