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The 15 Best Things to Book in Nice

451 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Nice works as a base precisely because nothing on the coast is far. These 15 cover the old town and Castle Hill, the boats out to Villefranche Bay and the half days east to Monaco and Èze, with prices and how long each one takes.

From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip - Èze: narrow lanes and a perfume stop
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From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip

1.Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,642 reviews · 5 hours · from $42Our pick

From your Nice accommodation, take a five-hour trip to Èze and Monaco with a multilingual driver-guide. Look out over Nice and the bays, explore Èze’s medieval lanes, visit Fragonard perfumery, then see Monaco’s palace, cathedral and Casino Square. The drive to Monte-Carlo follows part of the Grand Prix route. Guides on past trips have included Parfait, David and Matt, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“We booked this tour because our stay at Cote d'Azur was short and we didn't regret it. Our guide Mat was helpful, knowledgeable and funny. He shared all tips&tricks for Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze. Definitely recommend!”

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From Nice: French Riviera in One Day - Èze: medieval lanes and perfume
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From Nice: French Riviera in One Day

2.French Riviera in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,215 reviews · from $85

Travel from Nice in an air-conditioned bus with a driver-guide, stopping at Èze and the Fragonard perfumery, Monaco, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. You’ll get coastal viewpoints and free time in several towns, but the packed nine-hour route leaves limited time at each stop. Guides vary; past tours have included Peter, Samantha, and David.

“Loved the day excursion and our guide was terrific! Wonderful day!!’”

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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

3.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

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

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: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The seafront ride: Quai des États-Unis and the Promenade
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Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,663 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $28Best value

Ride an open-top bus around Nice and out to Villefranche-sur-Mer, with 11 stops, recorded commentary in eight languages and the freedom to hop off along the way. A full loop takes 90 minutes, making this a handy first-day overview or a flexible way to reach coastal sights.

“Wonderful experience, got to see Nice from the treetops. We would like to ride the bus again. Covered so much ground around Nice, thanks for a great experience.”

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

5.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

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

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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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Old Nice: narrow lanes, churches, and squares
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

6.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

In about 2 hours 15 minutes, an English-speaking local guide leads you from the Fontaine du Soleil through Cours Saleya and Old Nice to Castle Hill. Expect market sights, stories about Nice’s French and Italian influences, a taste of homemade pissaladière, panoramic views, and tips on local places to eat and drink. Guides have included Lara, Soni, Laura, and Alex.

“We had an amazing time on this walking tour with Laura. The pace of the tour was perfect — not too fast, not too slow — and she made sure to look after every participant (group of 9) throughout the entire walk. She spoke to each of us while making eye contact, which made the experience feel very personal and welcoming. Laura was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Nice and shared so many fascinating details that we never would have known on our own. Thanks to her, we were able to appreciate the city on a much deeper level. Highly recommended!”

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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

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

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

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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NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice ! - Walking, pacing and what to expect
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NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

8.NO DIET CLUB – Unique Local Food in Nice !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Join a local guide for a 3.5-hour food walk starting at Lou Balico in central Nice. Sample pan bagnat, socca, farçis niçois, pissaladière, macarons and Italian ice cream, with water included. Guides vary; past guides have included Sara, Leo, Heloise and Mathilde. Expect local food stories, a small group of up to 14, and enough tastings for lunch.

“Excellent tour with Constance who loves Nice, its food and its culture and explains everything very well in English! The food tastings were delicious and this is a really great way to sample authentic, tasty Nice specialities. You will also discover more of the little streets in the Old Nice quarter. We recommend doing the tour at the beginning of your stay in Nice so you can go back to the various eateries for more in your own time later! A very worthwhile experience which we highly recommend - it's not a tourist trap at all! Merci Constance!”

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From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour - Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Moyenne Corniche
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From Nice: The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

9.The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

From Nice, Cannes, Antibes or Villefranche-sur-Mer, visit Èze, Monaco, Antibes, Cannes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence in a 10-hour guided van tour. Expect cliffside views, medieval lanes, Monaco’s Casino Square, Cannes’ red carpet and a Fragonard perfume visit. Guides speak five languages, and private tours are available.

“C'est Super! Stefan was a great guy! He was friendly, warm, knowledgeable and helpful! He knew a lot about the history of the region and explained everything very well. He also planned the tour to get best possible lights during a short day.Overall, a very very memorable day! We certainly recommend him!”

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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour - Monaco’s Rock, palace square and cathedral
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Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

10.Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

From Nice, ride in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide and a group of up to eight. Pause above Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat, explore medieval Èze and its Fragonard perfume factory, then visit Monaco’s Rock and Monte-Carlo. The route includes a drive around the Grand Prix circuit. Guides vary, with Isa, Ruben, Laurent and others praised for clear commentary and friendly service.

“Isa was great on this tour! Very friendly, nformative, and funny! I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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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

11.Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour

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

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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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

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

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

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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Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice - La Turbie: a Roman monument above Monaco
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Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

13.Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 956 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Leave Nice by air-conditioned minivan for Èze’s steep medieval lanes and an included Fragonard perfumery tour, then pause at La Turbie before exploring Monaco. You’ll see the Palace square, cathedral and Monte Carlo Casino area, with a drive along the Grand Prix circuit. Groups are capped at eight, and guides such as Victor, Fatima and Lucie lead the day.

“Our travel guide was amazing, informative and a great driver Thank you for a lovely day touring Karen”

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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

14.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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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

15.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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Out of Nice, round the Baie des Anges

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Riviera towns

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Food, wine, perfume

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Further out

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