Nice & the Riviera · GUIDED

15 Guided Tours in Nice to Plan a Day Around

76 tours  ·  from $30 a head

The 15 best guided tours on the coast right now, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car - Around the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula
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Nice: Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

1.Exclusive Guided Tour in a One-of-a-Kind Electric Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,301 reviews · 2 hours · from $56Our pick

From Nice’s port, drive a two-seat, open-top electric three-wheeler along the Riviera with a guide leading a group of up to eight. The two-hour route takes in Mont Boron and Fort Alban, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Guides such as Zak, Julie, and Emile have led tours, with stops for views, photos, and local context.

“We had an amazing time on this tour. It was very pleasant and very amusing. Our guide was very polite and sweet. She showed us the best of nice.”

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The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice - Monaco: palace square, cathedral and Grand Prix route
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The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

2.The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,033 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

From Nice, this 10-hour small-group drive visits coastal viewpoints, medieval Èze, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Expect commentary on the road and independent time in each place, plus an optional Fragonard factory visit. Groups are capped at eight; guides on this route have included Ruben, Stephan, Laurent, Ben and Isa.

“This was a really good tour with a chance to see many different towns/places, but with enough time to explore without feeling rushed. Felt pretty accomplished by the end of the tour! The guide was very professional and knowledgable and friendly and made for a great experience.”

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From Nice: Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Guided Tour - Eze’s lanes and far-reaching views
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From Nice: Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Guided Tour

3.Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 885 reviews · 5 hours · from $81

From Nice, visit medieval Eze, the Fragonard perfume factory, Monaco’s Old Town and Monte-Carlo in an air-conditioned van with pickup and drop-off. Guides work in five languages, including English, and names praised by past participants include Ruben, Isa, Marcos and Vass. Expect sweeping coastal views, palace and cathedral sights, the Grand Prix circuit and a brisk half-day pace.

“It was wonderful! Our guide was very knowledgeable and took good care of us. Had umbrellas for us whenever it started to rain! The van was clean and comfortable.”

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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Finding Your Way Through Le Vieux Nice
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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

4.Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 15m · from $30Best value

In 135 minutes, an English-speaking guide leads you from Fontaine du Soleil through Nice’s Old Town, past baroque landmarks and Cours Saleya market, then up Castle Hill for sea views. Guides such as Soni, Lara and Chris have shared local history, personal stories and food tips. Expect narrow lanes, plenty of walking and a short market break.

“Make sure the audio box is in correct order. Or have backups. Excellent job even without the audio box!”

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Nice: Guided Segway Tour - Promenade views, a blue chair, and the Opera
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Nice: Guided Segway Tour

5.Guided Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 533 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $41

Glide along the Promenade des Anglais and through Old Nice on a guided Segway tour, with a 15-minute lesson before you set off. You’ll pass Cours Saleya, Place Rossetti, and Place Massena while your English- or French-speaking guide shares local history and tips. Tours last one to one and a half hours and cost about $41 per person.

“Laura was very engaging, switching easily between English and French to suit the guests. Segways were fun, city is very pretty.”

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Monaco: Formula One Circuit Guided Walking Tour - Climb to Casino Square
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Monaco: Formula One Circuit Guided Walking Tour

6.Formula One Circuit Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $64

Walk Monaco’s full F1 circuit in 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or David. Hear stories about Senna, Fangio and Schumacher, study the street track’s hills and tight turns, and pass Casino Square, the tunnel, the port and superyachts. The route is hilly, and the pit area is not part of the walk.

“It’s a really good tour and you get a lot of details about F1. You walk around the whole track”

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Nice: Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Market tastings and local food shops
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Nice: Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

7.Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Walk Old Nice with a local food guide such as Carmela, Aline, or Lara, stopping for regional specialties, market tastings, wine, and local-shop samples. The four-hour route ends with a Niçoise picnic and wine on Castle Hill. Expect plenty to eat, some uphill walking, and a useful introduction to the city’s food traditions.

“Amine was so kind and pleasant. I enjoyed getting to try authentic Nice cuisine. It was also fun to visit the market and some of the local shops. I ended up returning to some of the shops to make purchases. Would definitely recommend!”

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Nice: Medieval Villages Full-Day Guided Trip - Grasse: perfume, old streets and a working craft
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Nice: Medieval Villages Full-Day Guided Trip

8.Medieval Villages Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 319 reviews · 8 hours · from $152

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide visiting four medieval villages from Nice. Walk Grasse’s old streets and visit its perfume museum or factory, take in Gourdon’s mountain views, look for violet treats in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and browse Saint-Paul-de-Vence’s galleries. Guides have included Nabil and Laurence. Pickup and drop-off are included; meals are not.

“Nabil was wonderful. He took care to drive carefully and to speak loudly. He had great information. and these villages were incredible and each had their own personality.”

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French Riviera Guided Tour by Exclusive Open Top Car - Èze and the Fragonard perfumery
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French Riviera Guided Tour by Exclusive Open Top Car

9.French Riviera Guided Tour by Exclusive Open Top Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 309 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Drive a two-seat, three-wheel open-top car from Nice in a small group led by an English-speaking guide. The four-hour route takes in coastal roads, viewpoints, Èze’s Fragonard perfumery and the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula. Guides have included Julie, Zack and Emil. Bring your driving licence if you plan to take the wheel.

“Zack ourtour guide was so much fun and ran a great tourThe open top 3 wheelers were fun to see the beautiful coastline and the perfumery was really interestingg. Would recommend this tour”

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Nice City E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide - Old Town and Market: Narrower Streets, Closer Details
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Nice City E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

10.Nice City E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $57

Ride through Nice for about three hours with an English-speaking local guide, using an e-bike to cover the seafront, Old Town, central squares and the climb to Chateau Hill. Stops include the Promenade des Anglais, Hotel Negresco, Place Massena, Place Garibaldi and the port. Bikes, helmets and raincoats if needed are provided.

“The tour was so enjoyable. So glad we picked this tour. Mr. Ochang was super nice, courteous and informative. We all had a great time. Dont miss out on this tour.”

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Nice: Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour - Cours Saleya brings the market into the walk
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Nice: Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

11.Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

This 150-minute guided walk links Place Massena, Old Nice, the Cours Saleya flower market and Castle Hill. Guide Nejib leads the route in English, Spanish or French, sharing local history, stories and practical suggestions. Expect cobbled lanes, market sights and smells, a climb toward panoramic views, and a finish on Castle Hill.

“Our guide, Nejib was enthusiastic informative and entertaining. Learned a great deal about the culture and history of Nice. Would recommend this tour to any newcomers to the city”

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From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour - Castellane, a mountain village beneath its famous rock
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From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

12.Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 238 reviews · 10 hours · from $163

Leave Nice by minivan for the Gorges du Loup waterfall, Castellane, Verdon Gorge and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The 10-hour outing includes a driver-guide, hotel pickup and waterfall admission. Lake time may replace the village walk, depending on conditions and group preferences. Lavender is seasonal, and the mountain roads are winding.

“Ruben was very informative and gave us choices of what we wanted to do. My husband absolutely loved the views on top of the mountains. I sure wish I had gotten to see the lavender fields in bloom but Ruben can’t help the area had a heat wave the week prior.”

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Small Group Guided E-Bike Tour in Nice’s Organic Vineyard - A picnic under a fig tree
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Small Group Guided E-bike Tour in Nice’s Organic Vineyard

13.Small Group Guided E-bike Tour in Nice’s Organic Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride with a local guide from central Nice into the Bellet wine area, using an e-bike to manage the hills. At Collet Bovis, meet the winemaker, walk among the vines, and taste the estate’s wines. Bring your own lunch and water for a relaxed picnic beneath a fig tree overlooking the sea. Guides include Marion and Juan.

“Bring sandwiches and water and some euros. Have fun. Great scenery. You really see Nice from a different perspective. So fun. Wine was amazing. Marion was just incredibly professional and took care of us. A must do”

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Nice: Guided Walking Tour in English - Find the everyday character of Vieux Nice
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Nice: Guided Walking Tour in English

14.Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 197 reviews · 2h 30m · from $36

This 150-minute English-language walk links Place Massena, the Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, Cours Saleya, Place Rossetti and Castle Hill. Expect local history, food culture, lively storytelling and practical tips. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Martin, Jonathan, Marcin and Jenny. Meet by the Fontaine du Soleil under a yellow umbrella.

“Jonathan was an excellent guide, giving a good overview of the history & making it interesting at the same time. He welcomed questions, gave helpful & insightful answers, and on the rare times he did not know, he said so.”

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Self Guided Antibes, Cannes & Saint Paul de Vence from Nice - Antibes: old-town lanes and the Billionaire’s Pier
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Self Guided Antibes, Cannes & Saint Paul de Vence from Nice

15.Self Guided Antibes, Cannes & Saint Paul de Vence from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 193 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

From Nice, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Cannes, Antibes and hilltop Saint-Paul-de-Vence, then explore each stop on your own. The visit windows are short: 20 minutes in Cannes, 40 in Antibes and 45 in Saint-Paul. Pickup is offered, and groups can have up to 16 people. Guide commentary varies, so book this for convenient transport more than a guaranteed guided tour.

“Our guide David was wonderful! Beautiful day & great insights All on time and delighted. Cannes could be skipped.”

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