Italian Riviera tour from Nice: Sanremo, Dolceacqua & Menton

One day covers three completely different sides of the Italian Riviera and Menton.

A full-day tour from Nice visiting Sanremo, Dolceacqua, and Menton, with professional driver-guide, pickup from Nice, Antibes, or Cannes, and transportation throughout. The itinerary balances time in each destination so you experience the atmosphere rather than rush through. Sanremo's glamour, Dolceacqua's medieval streets, and Menton's French-Mediterranean blend each get space to breathe.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sanremo, Dolceacqua, and Menton

• Visit Sanremo's palm-lined promenades
• Explore Sanremo's historic center and marina
• Enjoy free time in Sanremo
• Travel to Menton
• Discover Menton's colorful facades and gardens

The experience

Sanremo anchors the day as the Italian Riviera's most elegant destination. Known as the City of Flowers, it opens with palm-lined promenades, a historic center, and a luxury marina. You get free time to wander boutiques, sit in a café, visit local landmarks, or simply absorb the Belle Époque atmosphere without a guide narrating every corner. The coastal drive itself (scenic and unhurried) sets the tone before you arrive.

From there, the route shifts inland to Dolceacqua, a medieval village that feels like stepping into a different era entirely. Colorful facades, narrow streets, and the authentic architecture of old Piedmont replace the resort polish of Sanremo. Then the tour crosses into France to Menton, a picturesque town where French sophistication meets Mediterranean warmth: known for its gardens and relaxed seaside lifestyle. The carefully spaced stops mean you're not racing between photo ops. Each place gets enough time to feel real.

Pickup happens in Nice, Antibes, or Cannes depending on where you're staying, and the driver-guide handles all routing and transportation for the full eight hours. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, or French depending on the group. This setup removes the logistics puzzle of reaching three towns across two countries in a single day while keeping the experience grounded in what you actually see and do rather than what a tour operator wants you to hear.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Nice, Antibes, or Cannes.
• professional driver-guide for the full day.
• scenic coastal and countryside drives connecting all three towns.
• transportation throughout the entire tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in 4 languages · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Food and drinks are complimentary, and pickup is included

La Dolce Vita: An Escape to the Italian Riviera, Sanremo and Ventimiglia07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Top Sights Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private tour option if you want the flexibility to set your own pace in each town and have the guide's attention focused on your group's interests rather than coordinating with other travelers.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What is there to do in Sanremo during the free time?

Sanremo's free time is unstructured, so you choose: explore the historic center and its local landmarks, browse the boutiques along the promenade, relax in a café, or walk the palm-lined waterfront and luxury marina. The town is compact enough to cover on foot, and the atmosphere is the main draw.

How much time do you spend in each town?

The itinerary is designed to give ample time in each destination rather than quick stops, though the exact breakdown depends on the group's pace. Sanremo, Dolceacqua, and Menton each get meaningful space to explore at a comfortable rhythm.

Can I arrange pickup from somewhere other than Nice, Antibes, or Cannes?

Pickup is included from Nice, Antibes, or Cannes. If you're staying elsewhere, public transportation options are available nearby to reach one of these departure points.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, as the day involves driving and walking through town centers. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.