The 13 Best Lavender Tours from Nice

Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour - The Verdon Gorge from several viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,975 reviews · from $125Our pick

Travel from Nice to Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the Verdon Gorge on a guided day trip with hotel or home pickup. Expect mountain roads, waterfall and canyon views, free time for lunch, and lavender stops when the flowers are in season. Guides have included Roman, Matt, Justine and Raphael.

“I had a great time on my tour today! Parfait was really a perfect (pun intended) guide! He was very knowledgeable and explained us everything along the way. We was very accommodating for our requests adjusting the toilets breaks/ the photo stops and the explanations. I had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend . He gave us an enriching time. The places are beautiful ! I want to come back during summer time. I was not feeling well due to motion sickness and both the guide and the rest of our group were super nice to me. Just try to withdraw money in advance because I tried to find…”

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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

2.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 342 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Nice in a group of up to 16, with hotel pickup and a full day of Provence scenery. The route takes in Castellane, the Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Valensole’s seasonal lavender fields and Sainte-Croix Lake. Guides such as Alessandro, Denys and Jaba have drawn praise for safe driving and engaging commentary, but the guide experience can vary.

“Despite not being able to see the Lavander Fields (the flowers were harvested already), we really enjoyed the Gorges of Verdon experience. The villages were just so lovely. Alessandro, our guide, so informative. He was always looking out after our safety .”

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The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

3.The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Leave Nice at 8:00 am for a 10-hour day among the Saut du Loup waterfalls, Castellane, Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Lake Sainte-Croix. Lavender stops depend on the season, usually late June through July. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan and a driver-guide are included; lunch is on your own.

“I really enjoyed this tour, the driver-guide explained a lot about the places and the history. He also made sure we have time and opportunity to take photos. And he adjusted the program to our needs.”

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From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport

4.Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · from $129

Ride from Nice in a small group of up to 15 with an English-speaking guide. The route takes in a 40-meter waterfall, Castellane, the turquoise Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Sainte-Croix Lake and lavender fields when in season. David has been praised for careful driving, but safety concerns have also been raised about the ride.

“"Our day trip from Nice to the Verdon Gorge was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Although we were a bit disappointed to miss the lavender fields as they were not in season, the breathtaking beauty of the gorge more than made up for it. A special thanks to our guide, David, who was truly exceptional. He masterfully navigated the challenging, winding roads, constantly checking on our group of eight, some of whom were prone to motion sickness. His skillful and considerate driving made the journey completely stress-free and enjoyable for everyone. The small, friendly group dynamic was perfect, and we all felt the experience was well worth the…”

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Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

5.Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

From Nice, take an eight-hour private drive along the Riviera and into its hill villages. You’ll visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Gourdon, Antibes, and Cannes, with a seasonal lavender-field stop near Gourdon. A local guide drives your group of up to eight, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and time to adapt the route to traffic.

“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being one of our favorite stops. Adam went above and beyond—taking wonderful photos of us throughout the day and making sure we never felt rushed. His kindness, deep knowledge, and flexibility made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the French Riviera, we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”

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Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields

6.Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel about 300 km from Nice with a private English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at the Saut du Loup waterfalls, Castellane, the Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Lavender fields are a seasonal highlight, usually best from June into July. Expect a full day on winding mountain roads, with lunch and optional activities at your own cost.

“Guillaume was a great driver and guide. He picked us up on time and brought us to amazing places to see during this 12 hour tour. We saw I believe 8 different stops during our trip which he was willing to customize to our wishes. We went with his recommendations which were all good. Stopped in a couple of small villages, in one of which we had an amazing lunch. Went out on a boat ride and were able to see amazing scenery. Luckily for us we were there during the time of the lavender fields blooming which is only a few short weeks at the end of June and…”

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From Nice: Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

7.Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Leave Nice for a full day in Provence, with time for Valensole’s lavender fields, a visit to a lavender processing plant, and a walk in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The route also takes in the Verdon Gorge and Lake Sainte-Croix. A guide named Francis has led a highly praised departure, though guides vary.

“I liked that it was a small group (6) which allowed us to go where the bigger tour buses can’t. Our guide Francis was exceptional.”

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Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

8.Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Nice at 9:00 am in a private group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide and pickup offered. The route pairs the turquoise Verdon Gorge and hill villages with Lake Sainte-Croix and the Plateau de Valensole. Guides such as Alessandro, Jaba and Mathew have been praised for safe driving, local context and tailoring stops. Lavender is seasonal, so check its status before booking.

“My mom and I did a private tour from Nice to the Lavender Fields with Jaba as our tour guide. Simply put, the entire experience was outstanding. Jaba was incredible - a fantastic and safe driver, a kind and thoughtful individual, and a smart and fascinating person to chat with. He was so attentive to our needs and made sure we had a phenomenal time, fully customizing the experience and making sure we got the very best viewpoints at each stop, etc… it was a long, lovely day and certainly a memorable one! The lavender fields were gorgeous (make sure they’re in season before you book), the towns were adorable,…”

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Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields

9.Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 10 hours

Riviera Star Tours offers a private, 10-hour day from your accommodation or chosen address to Sainte-Maximin, Aix-en-Provence, Côte de Provence vineyards and, from late June to early August, lavender fields. You have free time at the main stops, with an optional winery tasting arranged by your guide. The group price covers up to eight people.

“He was knowledgeable, prompt and took good care of us. We did not realise that the drive on the highway would be so long. Aix was interesting but not amazing. Driving on smaller rural roads would have been more interesting. Thankyou”

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Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender

10.Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Nice at 8:30 am in a private minivan with a driver-guide for a 10-hour route through the Gorges du Loup, Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. In late June and July, the day can include a walk through Valensole lavender fields. Guides on past outings have included Laurent, Marcos, Stephan and Ruben.

“Excellent day trip with Marcos as our guide. Beautiful scenery and an enjoyable ride. Marcos was a very personable and knowledgeable guide.”

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GUIDED TOUR: Lavender fields, the Gorges du Verdon

11.GUIDED TOUR: Lavender fields, the Gorges du Verdon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $134

Spend 9 to 10 hours travelling from Nice through the Gorge du Loup and the Gorges du Verdon, with stops at La Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and lavender country near Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at eight. Guide names can vary; Stephan has led the route.

“We got a guide all to ourselves. Hurray! Stephan was very knowledgeable and flexible with stops. Our family enjoyed the tour. Plus blooming lavenders were a big plus. The whole reason we came to Nice. I thought we'd go to lavender factory aRead more”

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Provence and Lavender – private & Guided Full Day Tour

12.Provence and Lavender – private & Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours with a private English-language guide and driver, leaving from your Nice hotel for Lake Sainte-Croix, the lavender fields of Valensole, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Expect a guided visit to a lavender processing plant and time in one of France’s prettiest villages. Past days have included guides such as Yann, but the exact route may vary.

“Our tour was great - We had a family of 4, (Two young adults, two adults) and we had a wonderful time exploring the Provence region. Yann took us to all of the beautiful spots and was a great guide/driver for our day! The van was so comfortable and clean as well. 10/10 experience!”

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Provence, Vineyards and Lavender Fields Private Day Trip

13.Provence, Vineyards and Lavender Fields Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

Leave Nice at 8:30 am for a private, nine-hour Provence outing for your group of up to eight. The planned route pairs Sainte-Maximin, Aix-en-Provence, a winery and Valensole’s lavender fields, though another option visits the Verdon area. Your driver-guide handles transport; wine tasting is included, while lunch is on you.

“Stephan was an awesome driver and guide! He was knowledgeable and very friendly, and tailored our day to the activities we most desired, giving suggestions on the way. Our grand finale being able to walk through never-ending fields of lavender blowing in the strong breeze- breathtaking!”

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