Private Wine Tour near Nice: Three Bellet vineyards with tastings

Meet the winemakers behind Nice's hidden vineyard world

A private wine tour near Nice takes you to three exceptional vineyards in the Bellet appellation, where you'll taste red, white and rosé wines, walk among the vines, and hear directly from the producers about their craft. The morning covers two Bellet vineyards with cellar visits; lunch is free in the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence; the afternoon finishes in Saint Jeannet with a winemaker devoted to traditional methods. Your expert guide speaks English, Italian or French and tailors the conversation to your knowledge level.

The experience

The Bellet appellation sits on the hillsides just outside Nice, a world most visitors never reach. This private tour takes you there in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows the producers personally. In the morning you'll visit two Bellet vineyards, walk into the vines, see the cellars and winery operations, and taste wines while your guide explains the local winemaking culture and food pairings. You'll meet the people making these wines and understand what goes into each bottle.

At midday you have time to explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence on your own: a medieval village perched above the coast and worth the wander. Lunch is your choice from the restaurants and cafés there. In the afternoon you head to Saint Jeannet to meet a winemaker who has built his life around preserving traditional methods in harmony with the land. After the vineyard visit, a final tasting rounds out the day. Across all three stops you'll taste about 15 different wines, plus local olives and oils from the famous Olives de Nice.

Because this is a private tour, your guide adjusts the depth and pace to match what you already know about wine. You're not following a script. You're getting a conversation shaped to you. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup at your hotel, airport or cruise port.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• expert wine guide for the full day.
• wine tastings at all three vineyards (about 15 wines total).
• local olives and oils to taste.
• bottled water.
• hotel, airport or cruise port pickup.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs Monday to Saturday at 09:30, from € 470 per person, with a live guide in English, French and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Azur Wine Tours

Is this one for you?The day runs eight hours with a relaxed pace. You're tasting and talking, not rushing between stops. The lunch break in Saint-Paul-de-Vence is unstructured time for you to explore at your own speed, so this suits someone who wants depth over a packed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

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.

What's the difference between the wines I'll taste at each vineyard?

Bellet produces red, white and rosé wines, and you'll taste all three at the two morning vineyards. The afternoon winemaker in Saint Jeannet focuses on traditional methods, so his wines reflect a different philosophy and approach to the same terroir. Your guide will walk you through how the producers' choices shape what ends up in your glass.

How much walking is involved in the vineyard visits?

You'll wander into the vines at the Bellet vineyards and spend time in the cellars and winery buildings. The walking is moderate and at a relaxed pace. You're not hiking, and the vehicle gets you between stops. Wear comfortable shoes, but this is not a strenuous day.

Can I buy wine to take home?

The tour includes tastings at each vineyard, and you'll have the chance to purchase bottles directly from the producers if you'd like. Your guide can advise on what travels well and help with any logistics, though purchases are entirely up to you.

What happens during the lunch break in Saint-Paul-de-Vence?

Saint-Paul-de-Vence is yours to explore. You'll have time to walk the medieval streets, browse galleries and shops, and eat at one of the many restaurants or cafés in the village. Your guide will rejoin you at an agreed time to head to the afternoon vineyard in Saint Jeannet.

Is this tour suitable if I don't know much about wine?

Yes. Your guide tailors the conversation to your level of knowledge, whether you're a beginner or someone with experience. The focus is on meeting the winemakers, understanding their process, and enjoying the wines together, not on passing a test or memorizing terminology.