Saint-Tropez & Port Grimaud Day Trip Guided Tour

Nine hours across two Côte d'Azur villages, one minibus, one guide

A nine-hour guided day trip from Nice covers Saint-Tropez village and the waterfront architecture of Port Grimaud by minibus with hotel pickup and drop-off, plus live commentary from a professional driver-guide. An optional one-hour boat tour of Le Brigantin runs during spring and summer. Food and drinks are not included; you choose the boat option or skip it at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud

• Pickup from hotel in Nice
• Drive to Saint-Tropez village
• Explore Saint-Tropez village
• Optional 1 hour boat tour
• Visit Port Grimaud lacustre village
• Return to Nice

The Experience

The minibus picks you up from your hotel in Nice in the morning and heads south toward the coast. Your driver-guide provides live commentary during the drive, walking you through the history and details of what you're passing. The air-conditioned cabin means the journey itself is part of the tour, not just transit—you're hearing the story as the landscape changes.

Saint-Tropez comes first. You'll spend time in the village itself, moving through the streets and harbor on foot while the guide points out what makes the place tick: the architecture, the history, the way it sits between the sea and the hills. Port Grimaud follows—a lacustrine village built on water, with its own distinct character and layout. Both stops let you walk and absorb the place rather than watch it from a window. If you've booked the boat option, the one-hour cruise of Le Brigantin happens during one of these stops (available spring and summer only). Without it, you stay on land and have more time to explore the villages themselves.

The driver handles all the logistics: hotel pickup and drop-off, fuel, tolls, and the route itself. You bring casual clothes and show up at your hotel at the arranged time. Timing can shift with traffic, so the operator builds in flexibility. Infants can travel in specialized seats (15€ extra), and the minibus is wheelchair accessible throughout, as are all areas you'll visit. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German depending on the group.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice.
• air-conditioned minibus transport.
• professional driver-guide with live commentary in English, Spanish, French or German.
• fuel and toll fees.
• optional one-hour boat tour of Le Brigantin (spring and summer only, selected at checkout).
• specialized infant seats available (15€ additional charge).
• wheelchair-accessible minibus and all visited areas.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Smartour Riviera

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see two distinct Côte d'Azur villages in one day without driving or navigating yourself—the fixed schedule and included transport mean the day holds together without you building it. The boat option suits travelers who want a water-level view of the coast; skipping it gives you more time to walk and linger in the villages themselves.

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Top questions

Can I add the boat tour to my booking, or do I have to choose it now?

The boat tour is a purchase option you select at checkout—either Saint-Tropez with the one-hour boat trip or Saint-Tropez without it. You decide before you book, not on the day itself.

What time does the tour start and when does it end?

The tour runs nine hours total, starting with hotel pickup in Nice in the morning. The exact departure time depends on your hotel location and traffic conditions; the operator will confirm the pickup window when you book.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Food and drinks are not included. You'll have time to eat in Saint-Tropez or Port Grimaud, but you'll need to budget for meals and bring cash or cards for restaurants and cafés.

What is Port Grimaud, and how is it different from Saint-Tropez?

Port Grimaud is a lacustrine village—built on water with canals and waterfront architecture—while Saint-Tropez is a traditional coastal village centered around its harbor and streets. Both are on the Côte d'Azur, and the tour covers both in a single day so you see the contrast.

Is the boat tour worth booking, or can I skip it and spend more time walking the villages?

The boat tour is optional and runs only in spring and summer. Skipping it gives you more time to explore Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud on foot; choosing it adds a one-hour water perspective of Le Brigantin. The choice depends on whether you prefer more village time or want the boat experience.

Do I need to arrange transportation to my hotel, or is everything included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice are included. The minibus collects you from your hotel and returns you there at the end of the day, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to or from the tour.