Top Nice Dining Experiences

Skip the tourist spots in Nice and discover the city's traditional culinary scene on this small-group evening food tour. Try dishes chosen and prepared by locals in locations around Vieux Nice and the Promenade des Anglais, including tapenade, socca, and pissaladière. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a full meal, making this a great alternative to a traditional sit-down dinner.

Uncover the secrets of authentic French cuisine during a private cooking class with a local chef. Get hands-on in the home kitchen of your host as you create a selection of seasonal Mediterranean dishes using fresh produce from the market. Learn expert tips and techniques that will help you recreate your favorite recipes at home, then sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner paired with regional wines.

Learn how to cook like a local, from a local, by signing up for this Mediterranean cooking class in the home of local culinary enthusiast with the host. Your host will teach you how to make traditional French Mediterranean fare using local ingredients, which you'll then sit down to enjoy together. Your host will be on hand to give you tips, not just about cooking, but also about Nice.

The French Riviera may be known for the jet set and their yachts, but exploring the Mediterranean coast by boat doesn’t have to break the bank. Spend the day on your own chartered boat—equipped with shaded areas, a stereo, and a shower—during this VIP-style private cruise. Explore secluded beaches and get vistas only reachable from the water, all while enjoying onboard snacks, alcoholic beverages, and even snorkeling gear.

Board the catamaran for a half-day cruise (3h) in the morning or afternoon, in the evening 2h or for the full day 7h, live an unforgettable experience combining relaxation, discovery of the coast and swimming in crystal clear waters. On board all the comfort and in a small group, leave for a navigation of about 45 minutes towards the famous Cap d'Antibes and Fort Carré, a true jewel of local heritage. We will then wet the anchor in a postcard setting, between Fort Carré and the sumptuous Bay of Billionaires, for a swimming break of about 1h30. At your disposal: paddles, masks and tubas, fries, buoys... everything is planned to have fun and fully enjoy the Mediterranean Sea. Want to relax? Make yourself comfortable on board, sip the captain's cocktail or a soft drink, pic pic a bordo for full days. Let yourself be lulled by the splash of the waves in a peaceful and exclusive atmosphere.

Sea, Brunch & Sun in the heart of the most beautiful landscapes of the French Riviera. From the port of Nice, board our Mayba maxi-catamaran for a unique brunch at sea. Sailing along the coastline to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, famous for its villas and coves with crystal clear waters. The catamaran anchors opposite the peninsula: paddle, snorkeling, relaxation on board and aperitif (cup of Prosecco) accompany this moment of escape before enjoying a gourmet brunch facing the sea. The cruise then continues in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, for a final anchorage facing the village and its colorful facades, before a peaceful return to the port of Nice. All inclusive: nothing to add on board, just enjoy.

Discover 5 French-Italian artisanal cheeses during a friendly tasting in Nice, in the heart of an authentic cheesery-cellar. For an hour, enjoy typical cheeses from the Nice region and the Italian border territories, witnesses to a history and culture shared between France and Italy, heritage of the Duchy of Savoy. A member of the team will tell you the story, the terroirs and the secrets of making each cheese. This gourmet and warm moment, mixing discovery and know-how, will delight food lovers and curious people eager to learn more about the art of Franco-Italian cheese. An experience rich in flavors and anecdotes not to be missed.

This experience is not limited to a simple tasting, but offers a real sensory immersion where each pairing has been carefully thought out to create a perfect harmony between wines, champagne and craft specialties. Unlike traditional tastings, here the combinations are built as a gradual taste journey, revealing how textures, acidity, bubbles and intensity respond precisely. The intimate format allows for a personalized exchange and accessible explanations, turning each tasting into a moment of discovery and understanding. In just one hour, travelers experience an elegant, balanced and refined gourmet break, ideal for discovering the subtle art of fine wine and food pairings in Nice without engaging in a full meal.

Enjoy a locally prepared dinner in a beautiful home in Nice when booking this small group excursion. Your gracious host will prepare a delicious three course dinner with most ingredients from the garden. You’ll enjoy this in the natural setting surrounded by olive trees. You can just relax, sip wine, make new friends, and enjoy this wonderful experience in Nice.

Start the day the French way. This breakfast experience held in a local's home in Nice is a great way to get to know local culture and meet new people while enjoying a huge homemade breakfast that includes pastries, cakes, pies, and fresh, warm croissants along with coffee, tea, and juice.

Have a fun half day when you join this guided small group that takes you through Nice, exploring the culture of the area through food. Your guide will take you to at least five food stops and let you try foods like regional olive oil, Socca, traditional sweets, and a glass of wine, too. Food options will change with the season. Hear anecdotes as you walk through the town, too, from your local guide.

Find out if you have what it takes to be a master perfumer during this hands-on workshop at the Molinard perfume boutique in Nice. Discover what makes French perfumes so prized, and learn how skilled mixologists combine different bases, fragrances, and oils to make sweet-smelling concoctions. Then, try your own hand at perfumery by blending ingredients to create your own signature scent to take home in a vial.

See the best of the French Riviera on a Segway tour of Nice that lets you cover much more ground than you could on foot. See more of the sights in less time aboard your Segway, including the Promenade des Anglais, the Old Town, the Marché aux Fleurs flower market, and more. Learn more about Nice’s rich heritage than you would alone as you go.

Enjoy a more personal way to explore the scenic highlights of Nice's Old Town, Vieux Nice—and sample many of the city's classic dishes and flavors en route—on this small-group walking and tasting tour. With your guide, visit markets, delis, and specialty food shops in town, and learn how locals shop and prepare meals. Look forward to sampling everything from pissaladière onion tart to socca chickpea-flour pancakes, plus local wine and olive oil.

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.

Live like a local and get an authentic taste of Nice at brunch hosted in a home setting. Sample sweet and savoury delicacies, from warm croissants to Provençal salads, and learn about each dish for a curated experience of the area's best cuisine. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere, sharing a table with a small group of guests from around the world for interesting conversation and a unique dining experience you won't find at restaurants.

Discover Nice through its most authentic flavors during an intimate tasting hosted by a local professional pastry chef. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you will taste three emblematic pastries of Nice’s heritage: a delicate lemon pie inspired by the region’s citrus fruits, a specialty fragrant with orange blossom with Mediterranean accents and the must-have sweet chard pie, a surprising traditional recipe and emblematic of local cuisine. Beyond the tasting, this experience is a real immersion in the gourmet history of Nice. Your host will share the origins of these recipes, the traditions that surround them, and their craftsmanship. The creations also highlight the fruits and seasonal products grown in the hinterland of Nice, reflecting all the richness of the Mediterranean terroir.

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Provence is renowned for its fine wines and this half-day tasting tour from Nice visits two of the region’s organic wineries. Learn more about French winemaking and classifications on a winery tour; sample organic red, white, and rosé wines during expert-led wine tastings; and taste regional specialties including candied fruits, violet flowers, olive oil, and chocolates.

Spend a day in the countryside on a full-day tour from Nice. See the scenic beauty for yourself, from verdant vineyards to dramatic rocky cliffs. With your knowledgeable guide, stop in the scented town of Grasse. Tour the well-known Fragonard Perfumery. Visit the towns of Gourdon and Valbonne, before heading back to Nice. Tour group size is limited to eight people to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Awaken your senses with our unforgettable 4x4 gourmet breakfast experience on the beautiful French Riviera. From Mont Boron, embark on a vintage 4x4 to explore the heights of Nice while enjoying a plunging view of the Mediterranean Sea. Sip freshly brewed coffee and enjoy delicious French specialties, such as hot croissants and chocolate breads, in a natural and peaceful setting. Our passionate Guide will share fascinating anecdotes about local culture, creating a moment of authentic sharing. Whether you want to chat with your dining companions or walk in the surrounding beauty, this unique activity offers you a real immersion in the French way of life. Wake up with us and let yourself be captivated by the charm of the Riviera.

This experience has been designed for travelers looking for a rare, elegant and totally private gastronomic immersion in the heart of Nice. In a confidential cellar with a cozy and luxurious atmosphere, you will enjoy an exclusive moment around caviar, prestigious French champagne and Beluga vodka, symbol of high-end tasting. For more than an hour, a passionate specialist accompanies you personally in order to pass on the secrets of caviar, the tasting techniques used in the most refined gastronomic universes as well as the art of the pairing between champagne, vodka and exceptional caviar. Each participant enjoys 25 grams of premium caviar served with real mother-of-pearl spoons offered at the end of the experience. Far from the traditional Things to do, this service emphasizes privacy, personalized service and excellence in a discreet setting.

Nice, in the southeastern corner of beloved Provence, offers the perfect jumping-off point for a wine-lover’s adventure. On this tour, grab your crew and head into the vineyard-rich countryside, exploring one of the globe’s oldest viticultural areas. Touring and tasting your way through three separate estates, you’ll explore some 2,000 years of winemaking history, meet the vintners, and slow down, savoring the moments of your only-in-France journey.