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Nice city tour on a bike taxi: Promenade des Anglais and Old TownA guided city tour of Nice aboard a bike taxi—a comfortable, last-generation vehicle that moves through the city at a pace that lets you see and photograph. Your local guide speaks English, Italian or French, and stops at Place Masséna, Old Town, the Promenade des Anglais, Quai des États-Unis, the Negresco Palace and the Golden Square. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; you can ask the guide to pause anywhere for photos. The tour runs 40 minutes.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide's commentary while moving slowly enough to stop for photos in Old Town's narrow streets—the bike taxi fits where larger groups can't.
Wine tour from Nice: 5 wines & cheese in a private vineyardYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Nice: E-Bike Tour Promenade, Castle Hill & Port ViewsYou’ll glide through Nice’s best sights by e-bike — from the famous Promenade des Anglais to Castle Hill’s peaceful summit and lively Cours Saleya Market for local snacks. Expect easy riding with a friendly guide, time for photos at #ILOVENICE, and real glimpses into daily life by the sea.
Nice: Cours Saleya Market Food Tour & Wine TastingYou walk through Cours Saleya market and Nice's Old Town with a certified food guide, stopping to taste over 15 local specialties — olive oils, cheeses, cured meats, candied fruits, three desserts, and Provençal wines — at market stalls and artisan shops. The tour includes a historical break at the opera house and Santa Reparata Cathedral, and ends with a picnic at Castle Hill with panoramic views. The whole thing takes four hours in a small group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the real food of Nice without spending hours figuring out which stalls matter or what to order — the guide does that sorting, and the tastings are planned so you leave knowing what you actually want to buy or cook.
Nice & Monaco: Private Boat Tour with Swim, Aperitif & SnorkelYou’ll drift along the French Riviera on a private boat tour from Nice and Monaco, pausing for swims in hidden coves and savoring fresh pastries with local wine. Your captain shares stories about famous villas as you relax on sun-warmed cushions or snorkel into secret caves. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and a taste of Côte d’Azur life you’ll remember long after you dry off.
Day Trip Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze from Nice: Private driver includedYou spend a full day in a private car with a driver-guide, moving through four distinct stops — Villefranche-sur-Mer, the medieval village of Eze, Monaco's old town and Prince's Palace, and Monte Carlo's Casino district — with free time at each to explore at your own pace. The route includes a drive through the Formula 1 circuit and optional stops like the Fragonard perfumery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and your guide can adjust the itinerary based on what interests you.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see Monaco, Eze, and Monte Carlo in one day without renting a car or navigating public transport — the private driver handles the route and timing, and you control how long you spend at each stop.
Nice: Côtes de Provence Wine Tour & 3 Winery TastingsYou meet your English-speaking wine guide in Nice at 9am and spend the day visiting three family-owned Côtes de Provence wineries, tasting rosés, reds, and whites while learning about terroir and winemaking. Lunch is on your own in a Provençal village, and you're back in Nice by 5pm. Transport, tastings, and guide are all included; you just bring water and comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want to understand what they're drinking, not just taste it. The full day (9am to 5pm) is what lets you visit three quality wineries and absorb the guide's knowledge without feeling rushed.
Nice: Antibes, Cannes & Monaco Full-Day Small-Group TourYou're picked up at your Nice hotel and driven along three coastal roads to six major stops: the Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze, the Roman Trophy of the Alps in La Turbie, Monaco's Prince's Palace and Cathedral, the Monte Carlo Casino, Cannes' Film Festival steps and Croisette Boulevard, and Antibes' old town and ramparts. The minivan is air-conditioned, your guide speaks English and provides live commentary, and you're back at your hotel by evening. Passport required for the Casino.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Nice who want to see the French Riviera's main landmarks in one day without arranging their own transport or timing between stops. The small-group minivan means you're not on a large bus, and the guide handles the route—expect a full day out, which is what lets you fit six towns and two countries into a single itinerary.
Nice: Pedicab City Tour with Old Town, Flower Market & PromenadeYou’ll glide through Nice’s Old Town by pedicab, pausing to breathe in flower market scents and catch sea breezes along the Promenade des Anglais. Expect stories from your local guide, time for photos at Garibaldi Square and Massena Square, and maybe even a laugh or two as you soak up daily life from your seat.
Grasse, Gourdon & St Paul: Medieval Villages Day TripYou’ll wander medieval streets in Grasse with its perfume-scented air, gaze across valleys from Gourdon’s ramparts, taste violet ice cream in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and end among artists in sunlit Saint-Paul-de-Vence. With pickup included and a guide who knows every story behind these stones, expect more than just pretty views—these villages linger long after you leave.
Nice: Old Town Sunset Food Tour & Local Specialties WalkYou’ll wander Nice’s old town at sunset with a local guide, tasting everything from candied fruit near Place Massena to olive oil and warm socca by Garibaldi Square. Expect laughter over wine, stories behind Provençal dishes, and that feeling of sharing something real with locals as you walk golden-lit streets together.
Nice: Grasse Perfumery & Wine Tasting Full-Day TourYou're picked up from your Nice hotel and driven inland through vineyards and rocky villages—Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes—with a professional guide and free time to explore each stop. The day includes a guided tour of Fragonard Perfumery, a viewpoint overlooking the coast, and wine tasting at an organic vineyard at altitude. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, groups stay under eight people, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Provençal countryside and taste local wine without arranging your own transport or navigating between villages—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you spend the day exploring rather than planning.
Nice to Mala Cave: Riviera Boat Tour with SnorkelingYou’ll sail from Nice past Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Mala Cave, where swimming and snorkeling gear are ready for you to use at your own pace. Glide into Villefranche Bay for those wild colors you’ve probably seen in photos—and feel them for real. Expect salty air, local stories from your guide, and moments that linger long after you’re back on shore.
Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze: Small Group Tour with F1 CircuitYou’ll wind along cliffside roads above Villefranche, explore Èze’s cobbled lanes and perfumery scents, then see Monaco’s Old Town before driving part of the Formula 1 circuit yourself. Stroll Monte Carlo’s casino square and finish beside mega-yachts at Port Hercule—all with local stories from your guide and easy pickup in Nice.
Nice: Old Town Food Tour & Wine Tasting with Local GuideYou walk through Nice's Old Town with a local guide, tasting socca, pastries, and regional wines at family-run spots and artisanal producers. Lunch and all five-plus tastings are included, plus entry fees. The fixed three-hour route means you don't have to figure out where to eat or what's worth trying — the guide's already done that.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat like a local in Nice without spending the morning researching where to go or worrying about tourist traps — the guide's already filtered that out, and the small group size means you're not herding through Old Town with thirty other people.
Snorkeling in Villefranche-sur-Mer from Nice: State-certified eco-sea guideSnorkeling in Villefranche-sur-Mer is a two-hour boat trip and water activity departing from Nice, with a state-certified eco-sea guide, full snorkeling equipment and instruction on how to use it. You board at the Nice port, get briefed on the underwater species and safe technique, then enter the water under direct supervision to explore the harbor's sea bream, urchins and local marine life. Children from age 5 are welcome; a moderate fitness level helps.Is it for me?Book this if your group includes children or first-time snorkelers—the guide stays with you the whole time, equipment is fitted and explained before you enter the water, and the harbor's shallow, protected sites let you explore at your own pace without the pressure of a larger tour.
Nice: Electric Bike Taxi Tour, Old Town & Castle HillYou’ll wind through Nice by electric bike taxi with a local guide—pausing at Place Massena, tasting socca in Old Town, breathing in flowers at Cours Saleya market, and soaking up sea views from Castle Hill. Expect laughter, real stories, and plenty of time to let the city sink in around you.
French Riviera: Private Day Tour with Medieval Villages & PerfumeYou’ll feel the French Riviera shift beneath your feet—from Grasse’s perfumed workshops to Cannes’ movie-star buzz, then up winding roads to medieval villages perched above the sea. With a local guide and hotel pickup included, you’ll taste violets in Tourettes sur Loup and wander art-filled lanes in St Paul de Vence—leaving with more memories than photos.
Nice Food Tour: Old Town market tastings & wineYou’ll wander Nice’s Old Town with a local guide, sampling socca hot off the griddle, Provençal tarts from bustling markets, and regional wines in cozy bars. Expect unexpected flavors (and maybe an olive oil stain or two), stories from locals who know every alleyway, plus time to soak up seaside views you might keep thinking about long after you leave.
Nice: French Riviera Private Tour with Monaco & Eze VillageYou get picked up from your hotel and spend eight hours in a private car visiting five coastal towns and two hilltop villages, including the cliff-top medieval streets of Eze and Monaco's Prince's Palace. The Fragonard perfumery visit is guided, and your driver handles all the stops and timing. You're back at your hotel by evening without arranging a single transfer yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Nice without a rental car who want to see the Riviera's main highlights in one day without planning stops or managing group schedules. The full-day pace is what makes visiting five towns and two villages possible in a single outing.
