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Explore Nice's rich culinary heritage through a delightful food tour that spans 3,000 years of Mediterranean history. Taste traditional dishes like socca, pissaladière, and tourte de blettes while enjoying a local’s perspective on their city's gastronomic evolution. This small-group walk allows you to savor 12+ unique tastings, complemented by local wines, all within a casual and friendly atmosphere. Engage with the stories behind each dish and discover how generations of chefs reinvent local flavors. - Discover 12+ tastings and 2 glasses of local wine over a 3-hour walking tour - Small groups for intimate interactions with your host and other guests Food & Stories is a companion for curious travellers who want to understand and experience the places they visit more deeply. We explore the Mediterranean through taste, the senses and thought-provoking stories – revealing what lies beneath the surface. Every place has a food story. Taste it today.

Provence is renowned for its wine production, but travelers often don’t know where to find the best wines—or how to get there. Enjoy a bespoke wine immersion during this full-day, small-group tour from Nice. Meet the wine makers keeping traditions alive at three award-winning vineyards and enjoy an expert-led masterclass on wine tasting. With tastings and air-conditioned transfers included, all you have to do is come thirsty.

Colorful Provence boasts some of France’s most beautiful countryside scenery, but organizing transportation to explore solo from the French Riviera takes time and effort. On this tour, enjoy round-trip travel from your Nice hotel and see the best of Provence in a day. With your guide at the wheel, spin to must-see sites like Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the Verdon gorges, and enjoy uninterrupted views over the rural landscapes.

Take in views of the French Riviera from the water's edge, and admire a perspective other visitors miss, on a luxury catamaran cruise. Sail along the Bay of Cannes while relaxing on deck, and splash in the sea for a swim and snorkel if you like. Choose from a half- or full-day cruise, and upgrade to include an optional buffet lunch on board. You can also purchase additional drinks from the on-board bar.

Set your own itinerary and discover Nice your own way with this e-bike rental service. Benefit from the power of electric assistance, which comes in especially handy when pedalling up Castle Hill. Your fully charged scooter has a reach of 60km, so you can take in the surrounding sights, too. Choose from different rental lengths, from a couple of hours to a full-day or week, to suit your vacation schedule.

The French Riviera is renowned for its wine production, but finding the tastiest reds, whites, and rosés involves getting off the beaten track. Visit a family-run winery and their historic vineyards in Nice during this small-group, 4- to 5-hour wine tour, which includes a tasting. But wait, there's a bonus: You’ll get there by cycling along the Mediterranean coastline on a battery-assisted electric bike.

Discover the essentials of the French Riviera on this excursion through Cannes, Antibes and the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. In Cannes, admire the Croisette, its luxury hotels and the famous Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. In Antibes, stroll through the old town, discover the Picasso Museum and enjoy the view of the yachts of Port Vauban. Finish in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, famous for its cobblestone streets, art galleries and exceptional panoramas. An ideal day between glamour, history and art, perfect for a first discovery of the Riviera. - Private guided tour through Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence - Admire the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette in Cannes - Discover Picasso's house and the pier of billionaires in Antibes - Stroll through the artistic streets of Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Learn about the history of French wine production and get plenty of tastings in while you're at it with this half-day tour to Saint Paul de Vence and area wineries. This tour includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle so that you can taste wines safely, without having to worry about driving after drinking.

Discover the glamor and glitz of Monaco on a full-day excursion to the opulent country from Nice. Cruise along the French Riviera during an idyllic 45-minute ferry ride and then arrive amid the glittering yachts and sophisticated shops of Monte Carlo. Spend the day exploring the country’s alluring attractions at your leisure, visiting landmarks like the Prince’s Palace and the grand Casino of Monte Carlo. Return to the ferry port at a pre-arranged time and enjoy splendid ocean vies as you sail back along the Mediterranean Coast.

Get to know Nice via taxi bike—faster than walking tours, more sustainable and interactive than driving tours. With your guide at the handlebars, you'll get a unique take on the city, traveling its quiet side streets, wandering the famous Promenade des Anglais, and soaking in tidbits of the city's culture, flavor, and history.

Nice, that beloved hotspot of the French Riviera, sits surrounded by medieval villages that warrant exploring. On this half-day tour, you'll head for the Nicois hinterlands and into the 17th century, visiting the Parfumerie Fragonard, St-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and more. With your guide leading the way, discover—beyond Nice—what makes this region so timeless and beloved.

Saint-Tropez takes pride of place on France’s Côte d'Azur, with spectacular seaside views. On this hassle-free, small-group tour, see the best of Saint-Tropez and the surrounding area with your driver at the wheel, and leave all the logistics and planning to someone else. Begin with a sightseeing tour of neighboring Port Grimaud, follow in the footsteps of your favorite movie stars in glitzy Saint Tropez, and then enjoy free time to soak up the atmosphere in the pretty Old Town.

Get up close and personal with the scenery, and travel around with ease, when you set off on a half-day e-bike tour of the Côte d’Azur. After meeting your guide in central Nice, where you’ll pick up your electric bike and helmet, you’ll follow coastal roads to some of the region’s prettiest corners. Ascend hills with ease thanks to your bike, follow along the famed Grande Corniche route, pause in the medieval town of Villefranche, and access areas that are otherwise hard to get to on foot or by car.

Set sail aboard a semi-rigid boat on this small-group sunset excursion along the French Riviera. Visit the creek of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and soak in its natural beauty or take a dip in its sparkling waters (swimming only for those able to do so). Continue to Villefranche-sur-Mer and enjoy a traditional Niçoise aperitif and wine as you admire coastal views. Finish watching the sun set over the Bay of Angels.

Experience the marine world beneath the Mediterranean‘s surface on a snorkeling tour from Nice to Villefranche. Cruise from Nice Port to neighboring Villefranche Bay, and dock in an ideal snorkeling spot. After a safety training, and snorkel gear fitting, jump in to explore the clear, shallow water as you please. Enjoy dedicated attention from your guide who points out the best spots for swimming and snorkeling and takes care of all the logistics.

While most French Riviera tours stick to the coast, this tour ventures into the surrounding mountains, home to some of the region’s most picturesque medieval towns. Visit four hilltop towns in one day, each with its own distinctive charm. Discover Grasse's UNESCO-listed perfume-making tradition and Tourrettes-sur-Loup’s famous violets. See why Gourdon is officially listed among “The Most Beautiful Villages in France,” and walk in the footsteps of artist Marc Chagall in St-Paul-de-Vence.

Glamorous Monaco and glitzy Monte Carlo are considered the jewels in the crown of the French Riviera—and when night falls, these seaside towns take on a whole new look and feel. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transport from your Nice hotel and see the best of the French Riviera with ease. Take a spin along the world-famous Formula 1 track, and soak up the atmosphere among the stylish casinos.

Explore the natural beauty and cultural highlights of France on this half-day trip from Nice. It’s the perfect tour for travelers with limited time, who want to save time researching things to do, and enjoy a well-planned, action-packed itinerary instead. You’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed attractions, including the medieval village of Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo, with a guided tour of the Fragonard perfume factory.

Exploring the idyllic villages of the French Riviera is a popular day trip from Nice, and this small-group tour offers a more intimate experience. Visit the Fragonard perfumery in Grasse, take in the views from hilltop Gourdon, browse the art galleries of St-Paul-de-Vence, and follow in the footsteps of Hollywood’s greatest in glamorous Cannes.

Discover a new side of the French Riviera—and immerse yourself in the scenery of the Estérel coastline—on this small-group boat tour from Cannes. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel off the boat as you admire the natural beauty of the Estérel region from the water. Discover the natural park's cliffs, creeks, grottos, and other areas that can only be accessed by boat, all while escaping from the mainland crowds.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Nice International Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your Nice hotel, and relax on the journey to the airport in a comfortable sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group).

This half-day walking tour of Nice highlights the region’s cuisine by taking you off the beaten path to cafés and eateries loved by locals. In addition to navigating, your guide tells stories often unheard by visitors about the city’s history and culture. The itinerary includes tastings at specialty establishments, drink stops, and all necessary public transit. To ensure a personal experience, the group is capped at 12 guests.

Make your way from Cannes to St Tropez the best way possible – by boat. Relax as the Mediterranean breezes tousle your hair as you cruise along the French Riviera, taking in the beautiful coastal views along the way. Enjoy a day of free time in St Tropez to explore as you like – browse the shops, lounge at cafe tables, sightsee and watch for celebrities – before taking the ferry back to Cannes.

Take a day trip across the border to explore the vibrant outdoor markets of the Italian Riviera on this small-group tour from Nice. Take in the views during a scenic drive along the French and Italian coast, leaving the logistics to your professional guide, and enjoy a couple of hours of shopping to your heart's content in the Italian markets. Your tour group size is limited to eight people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention from your English-speaking guide.