11 Menton Day Trips Worth the Money

1.Exclusive Food Tour in Menton – 3 hours – small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Walk Menton with a local guide, usually Patricia, tasting socca, barbajuan, tapenade, white-truffle spreads, lemon tart and more. The three-hour English-language tour caps groups at 10 and includes food, wine and limoncello, with stops at the market and by the sea.

“What a great way to introduce the foods of the region and learn some history of the town of Menton. Our guide, Patricia, was very informative and provided a great insight of the region and its delicacies. We went to a variety of different places each with its own charm and significance to the town. Patricia was very attentive to our group, friendly, welcoming, and provided a great environment for conversation and for asking questions. She also offered and followed through with providing restaurant recommendations in Menton and Nice for our travels. This was a great way to spend a morning and early afternoon, great food and great company!”

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2.Full-Day Italian Market, Menton, & La Turbie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $165

Travel from Nice by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide for three hours in Sanremo, 90 minutes in Menton, and a photo stop in La Turbie. Browse Italian fashion and food stalls, wander Menton’s old town, and take in a panorama over Monaco. Guides speak English, French, or Spanish. Bring your passport.

“We did like our guide, van and drive to/from Nice was very comfortable, however I think 2 hours in San Remo and 1,5 hour in Menton ended up as an expensive trip for the family of three and not worse it almost $400.”

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3.Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

This 3.5-hour guided walk starts at Place de la Gare at 3 pm and crosses Menton’s Belle Époque center, colorful Old Town, Basilica of St. Michael and hilltop cemetery. The botanical garden adds about an hour when included in your chosen option. Guides Cyril and Samuel have led past tours, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“My friends and I would definitely recommend this walking tour of Menton. Thanks to our excellent guide, Cyril, we discovered many historical and practical facts about the city that would otherwise have escaped us. It is also a great way to find your bearings on arrival. Highlights included the lovely old town, the Basilica of St Michael, and the stunning views. Unfortunately the Botanical Gardens were closed at the time, but we were delighted to visit the Salle des Marriages which had been off limit to the public earlier in the day. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk with Cyril. He is extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. (We visited the Botanical…”

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4.Italian Market, Menton, Turbie – Shared & Guided Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $191

Leave Nice at 8:15 am in an air-conditioned minibus for a guided day across the French and Italian Rivieras. You get two hours in San Remo for its market and shops, an hour in Menton, and a 20-minute viewpoint stop in La Turbie. Guides who have led the tour include Smiley, Noah, Francis Xavier, Frank, and Anthony.

“Excellent tour! Have lots of time to spend in Italian market! I would recommend it! Lots of free time to explore!”

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5.Menton Photo shoot with a Local Award Winning Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $240

Spend about an hour walking through Menton with local photographer Laurie Cornillon, who adapts the route to the light and crowds. Pose among the old town’s ochre buildings, narrow lanes, the Campanin and the sea, then choose 20 favorites from a private gallery posted within 48 hours.

“A wonderful experience in a picturesque setting. My fiancée and I had a lovely time and love our photos!”

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6.Italian Coast, French Riviera , Menton & Monaco Customizable Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Set out from Nice at 9:00 am with a private driver-guide for a nine-hour day across the French and Italian Riviera, Menton and Monaco. Your Italian stop can vary among San Remo, Ventimiglia, Bordighera and Dolceacqua. Expect time for Menton’s old town and lunch, Monaco’s historic quarter and a drive around the Grand Prix circuit.

“Our guide was absolutely amazing and friendly. He made the whole trip worth it! He even went out of his way to give us some nice views”

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7.From Nice Italian Market San Remo, Menton & La Turbie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Travel from Nice in a van with a driver-guide, stopping for two hours of free time at San Remo’s market, an hour in Menton and an hour at La Turbie’s Monaco viewpoint. The group is limited to eight, and guides have included Smiley, Michael, Anthony and Christian. Bring your passport, and plan to pay for lunch and snacks separately.

“This was a good day out and improved as there was just myself and one other visitor plus Michael our driver/guide. Sadly the rain was very heavy in San Remo which halted our exploration a bit but it dried up for Menton and the rest of the trip. A great day out”

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8.Italian Market San Remo, Menton & La Turbie

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Spend three hours in San Remo, with time for market shopping and Italian food, then an hour in Menton among its perfume shops and colorful streets. Finish with a brief photo stop at the Roman-era Auguste Trophy above Monaco. A driver-guide speaks French, English or Spanish.

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9.Private Photoshoot with a Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour

Walk Menton’s old-town lanes and a viewpoint with photographer Laurie Cornillon, who helps you pose and can adjust the route for crowds or light. The private, one-hour session costs $589 for up to two people. Choose 20 photos from a private gallery delivered within 48 hours, and download all the images taken.

“Très sympathique ! visite de la vieille ville et du quai juste en face. elle donne de bons conseils pour poser et elle met à l'aise très rapidement. j'ai beaucoup aimé cette expérience ! ;) merci encore !”

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10.Nice Airport Transfer to/from Menton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Book a private transfer between Nice Airport and Menton with TRUST TOUR. The ride takes about 40 minutes and costs $125.66 per group of up to eight. Expect pickup, a mobile ticket, and up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight arrives. The service is transport, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“Fast, on time and very comfortabl;e transfer from Menton/French Riviera to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport!”

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11.Italian Market and Menton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Travel from Nice into Italy with a private driver-guide, see Sanremo’s Art Nouveau casino and Ariston Theatre, and make time for an Italian market stop. The route also passes through Menton, France’s Pearl of France. Pickup and drop-off are included. Guide Alexander has been praised for market and food tips, though your guide may differ.

“San Remo was disappointing for our preference but Menton was gorgeous! Some communication and logistics bumps but it all worked out. Ventimiglia looked like it would have been more enjoyable for us.”

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