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The 15 Nice City Tours Worth a Riviera Day

44 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The short list you would pass to a friend heading south: 15 nice city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.

Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay - Looking into Villefranche-sur-Mer’s bay
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Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

1.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,747 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

Cruise from Nice’s Port Lympia along the Côte d’Azur, passing Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s grand villas before reaching Villefranche-sur-Mer’s sheltered bay. The crew provides live commentary in French and English, then the boat returns along the coast past the Promenade des Anglais. It’s a compact sightseeing trip, not a stop-off tour.

“the cruise was sold out and it felt overcrowded on upper deck at some times.Arriving 30 min before recommended for best seats.”

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Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour - Into Old Nice: the Prefecture and Place Rossetti
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Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

2.Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,050 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Start with a Segway lesson, then ride through central Nice with a local guide, stopping at the seafront, Cours Saleya and Old Town sights. The extended route reaches Castle Hill for wide views over the city and Bay of Angels. Guides have included Tessa, Nicolas, Elena and Francisco. Expect a group of no more than eight.

“Tessa kept our family entertained and safe. We really enjoyed the tour and her insights of Nice and the surrounding area.”

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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice - Cap Ferrat and the return across the Baie des Anges
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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

3.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Board at Nice’s Port for a one-hour cruise past the Promenade des Anglais, Cap de Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Cap Ferrat. An English and French guide explains the coast as you go, with views of hilltop villages, grand villas, the Citadelle, and the Baie des Anges. Drinks are available to buy, but food is not included.

“Fun short ride on the Mediterranean Sea to the French Riviera for a great price. An hour is all you need”

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Monaco Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Sainte-Dévote and the climb toward the Palace
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Monaco Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

4.Monaco Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 559 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

This open-top sightseeing bus loops through Monte-Carlo and Monaco-Ville, stopping at 12 points near the Casino, Prince’s Palace, Oceanographic Museum, and cruise terminal. Stay aboard for the roughly one-hour circuit or get off to explore, then rejoin the route. Recorded commentary comes in eight languages, and the ticket includes the Bateau Bus across Monaco Harbour.

“Always a great experience and with the free boat ride includes well worth it . Plenty of buses and not much time to wait for the next one . Easy to get on and off and good signage”

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NICE BY ELECTRIC QUAD:panoramic tour from Nice - City streets, landmarks and Place Massena
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NICE BY ELECTRIC QUAD:panoramic tour from Nice

5.NICE BY ELECTRIC QUAD:panoramic tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 325 reviews · 2 hours

Ride a quiet electric quad through central Nice and up into the Mont Boron hills on this two-hour guided tour. You’ll get a safety and driving briefing, a helmet and gloves, and scheduled photo stops with views toward the coast, Villefranche and the city. One passenger is included per quad, and guides speak French and English.

“Brilliant quad bike tour with Leo. He took us to some wonderful parts around Nice, spectacular!! We unknowingly booked our tour the day of the Ironman, Leo was very flexible and changed our tour to another day. Can't rate this tour high enough, it was absolutely fantastic. You will not be disappointed with this tour. Leo also took some photos and videos and sent them to us after the tour. Highly recommend!!!”

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French Riviera Cities & Sightseeing Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice - Fort Mont-Alban: a high point above the coast
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French Riviera Cities & Sightseeing Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice

6.French Riviera Cities & Sightseeing Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Drive a compact, motorcycle-style Scoot Coupe behind a local English-speaking guide on a two-hour loop from Nice. Stops include Fort Mont-Alban, a short Cap-Ferrat viewpoint walk, and Plage de la Mariniere, with time for photos and a drink or ice cream. Groups are capped at 10; drivers must be at least 18 and hold a driving licence.

“Our 2 hours with Zachary was so much fun. He was patient, which we required! Lots of sights and brought back some great photos as well as great memories. Make sure you get Zachary to take your picture - he’s the best!”

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Nice: Panoramic French Riviera E-Bike Tour - Riding the Cape to Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Nice: Panoramic French Riviera E-Bike Tour

7.Panoramic French Riviera E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $64

This 3 to 4-hour ride takes you from Nice’s seafront to Villefranche-sur-Mer and the heights of Mont Boron. An English- or French-speaking guide helps you get used to the e-bike before you set off. Expect coastal viewpoints, a stop to explore Villefranche, and some roads with traffic.

“Francisco our guide was excellent. We enjoyed the tour, highly recommended”

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French Riviera E-bike Panoramic Tour from Nice - What riding the e-bike is really like
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French Riviera E-bike Panoramic Tour from Nice

8.French Riviera E-bike Panoramic Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride 20 kilometers in about three hours from Nice’s Promenade des Anglais to Villefranche-sur-Mer, then climb Mont Boron for broad views over the city. Your guide leads a small group, provides an e-bike, helmet, raincoat, and basket, and shares local history along the way. You need to be confident riding a bike in traffic.

“A fantastic experience , from the beginning to the end . Cyril was the best oh guides , an excellent historian , his information was delivered with wit and humor , he Kept us entertained throughout the day. Scenery was spectacular , food choices at market , lunch and dinner were locally sourced and delicious .. Overall a fantastic tour , a highlight of my Nice trip for sure”

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Nice: E-Bike City Highlights Tour - A taste of the Old Town
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Nice: E-Bike City Highlights Tour

9.E-Bike City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 164 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $44

Ride Nice’s waterfront cycle path, climb Castle Hill with electric assistance, and pause at the Old Town, port, and city squares. The small-group tour lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours, costs $44 per person, and runs in English or French. Guides including Francisco, Elena, and Enzo have led the route.

“Mario was great! This Tour really captures Nice without walking 10 miles to do so. You come across amazing views, get a true sense of what the city is like, and end it with a beautiful sunset. Highly recommend!!”

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City Tour: Original tour of the city of Nice. - Old Nice and Place Rossetti in brief
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City Tour: Original tour of the city of Nice.

10.City Tour: Original tour of the city of Nice.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $48

This 40-minute private bike-taxi ride links Place Masséna, Old Nice, the Negresco and the Promenade des Anglais, with a local guide, live commentary and photo stops. Pickup is offered in central Nice. Guides such as Ali, Ludwig and Anatol have been praised for their history, friendly manner and help taking pictures.

“It is a very pleasant and interesting walk. We learn a lot about the history of Nice and people born or who lived in Nice. I really like Jean d’Ormesson but I didn’t know he was from Nice We are old we could not have walked to see all this Reza made us some very nice pictures thanks to himAuto-translated”

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Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus - Why the ride can be worth the fare
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Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus

11.Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 124 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Ride an open-top sightseeing bus around Nice, from the Promenade des Anglais and Old Town to Port Lympia and the Villefranche area. Choose a one- or two-day pass, sit upstairs for sea and city views, and use the English audio guide for context. The full loop takes about 90 minutes, but bus frequency and stop signage can affect how easily you hop on and off.

“Nice ride on a Beautiful Day. Great driver for narrow streets and turns that I would not have expected for a bus”

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Original Nice city tour ( pedicab-vélo taxi) - What the pedicab changes
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Original Nice city tour ( pedicab-vélo taxi)

12.Original Nice city tour ( pedicab-vélo taxi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Take a private pedicab tour through central Nice, the seafront, port area and Old Town. Your driver-guide, including guides named Christophe and Eric, shares local history and practical tips while taking you between landmarks and narrow streets. Tours last about one hour to 1 hour 40 minutes, with central hotel pickup available.

“The tour was very interesting but it was hard to hear the driver’s comments sometimes, depending on which direction he turned his head to speak. He was a very nice man.”

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Monaco: Sightseeing Boat Cruise - From Quai des Etats-Unis into Port Hercule
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Monaco: Sightseeing Boat Cruise

13.Sightseeing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 111 reviews · from $40

Cruise Monaco’s coast from Quai des Etats-Unis, with views of Port Hercule, the Oceanographic Museum, the Prince’s Palace, Fontvieille, Larvotto, and Mareterra. An audioguide covers local history and culture, with live commentary available in French and English. The 50-minute route returns to the marina, giving you a compact overview of the Principality from the Mediterranean.

“Great to get out on sea and hear a different type of tour guide”

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Nice City Best Highlights E-bike Tour - Cours Saleya brings the market into view
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Nice City Best Highlights E-bike Tour

14.Nice City Best Highlights E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Ride Nice’s seafront, old-town squares, harbor, and hills on a guided e-bike tour lasting about 2.5 hours. Bikes, helmets, a training session, raincoats, and baskets are included. Guides such as Laura, Loric, Alex, and Francisco lead the way, with stops for city stories and panoramic views. Expect a steep climb, made easier by electric assistance.

“I liked our guide on this bike tour. She was nice and knew her stuff, and honestly, biking around Nice is just lovely. You start by the beach and ascend as your bike on the hillside. We had electric bikes, but it was still strenuous as it is very steep and there are no breaks for twenty minutes. That said, this part of the tour is gorgeous, and there really is nothing like it. My tips are to keep your bike on max or Turbo, and also, keep your gears in the middle, which I think will give you more traction. Also, bring a bottle of water. You will not…”

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Antibes: 1 or 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Place Guynemer: start among old Antibes sights
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Antibes: 1 or 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

15.1 or 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 105 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $25Best value

Ride an open-top sightseeing bus between Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, and Cap d’Antibes, hopping off at four stops for museums, Fort-Carré, beaches, and the coastal path. A multilingual audio guide adds local context, while a short stop at the Garoupe lighthouse gives you time for the view. Choose a one- or two-day pass.

“La visite est très sympa et assez longue, presque 1 heure et demie, le parcours reste intéressant tout du long, le cap reste magique en cette période de l’année.”

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