Snorkeling in Villefranche-sur-Mer: Paddle and electric bike

You paddle to the peninsula, not drive past it.

Combine electric bike and paddle in Villefranche-sur-Mer, riding the Promenade des Anglais before paddling out to Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat with snorkeling gear. A four-hour activity with a live guide in English or French, one hour on the water, and a drink included. Minimum age is 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric bike and paddle tour

• Ride along Promenade des Anglais
• Observe fishermen's boats
• Collect paddleboards in Villefranche-sur-Mer
• Paddle to the Peninsula

The experience

The day splits between two ways of moving: electric bike first along the Promenade des Anglais, where you ride past the old fishing boats moored in Villefranche's harbor, then paddle from the beach out to the peninsula. You collect the paddleboards in town and take them to the water yourself. This is not a bus tour where you watch from a seat. The guide leads both halves and speaks English or French.

Once on the paddle, the route heads toward Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat. Snorkeling equipment is provided, so you can drop in from the board when the water and the moment suit you. The paddle itself lasts an hour. The electric bike portion covers the Promenade and gives you the scale of the coastline before you're on it. A drink is included at the end.

What’s included

• Electric bike and helmet.
• paddle and snorkeling equipment.
• one hour on the water.
• a live guide in English or French.
• a drink.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Nissalentours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move under your own power instead of sitting in a group. You ride the bike, you paddle the board, and you choose when to snorkel. It works for small groups or solo travelers who are comfortable in the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 Promenade des Anglais like to ride on an electric bike?

The Promenade runs along Villefranche's waterfront and lets you see the harbor and the fishing boats without pedaling hard. The electric assist handles the work. It's the opening half of the day and sets up what you'll see from the water afterward.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Snorkeling equipment is included and the guide is there, so beginners can use it. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though you do need to be at least 14 years old and comfortable in the water on a paddleboard.

How much of the four hours is actually on the paddle?

One hour is spent on the water paddling toward Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat. The rest covers the electric bike ride, collecting the boards, and the drink at the end.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided as part of the activity. You just bring yourself and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet.