All French Riviera Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 57

There are plenty of high-quality tours and experiences on the French Riviera. According to previous travelers, here are the best tours to book right now:

• Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill
• NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice!
• Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour
• Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour
• The Best of the French Riviera Small Group Guided Tour from Nice

Yes, guided tours on the French Riviera are worth it, whether you’re staying in cosmopolitan Nice or the tiny country of Monaco. While you can see most of the top sights on your own, guides provide the context that can make your trip even more memorable. Plus, many tours include transportation—a huge plus in this coastal region, which is so spread out.

Per one customer who booked the Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill, “What an excellent walking tour of Nice! Our guide, Lara, was really friendly and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Nice. We were really lucky to only have one other person with us on the tour, which made it feel like walking with friends. Starting at Place Massena, we took a leisurely stroll through the Old Town and up to the top of Castle Hill. The tour went at just the right pace and was pitched perfectly, with just the right amount of information and opportunities to stop and take in the view. Could not recommend highly enough!”

Tours on the French Riviera are available at a wide range of prices, so there’s something for every budget. Self-guided tours and museum tickets can cost as little as US$8, while 2.5-hour walking tours of Nice start from US$45 per person, and 1-hour coastal cruises begin around US$33. Of course, private experiences, all-day tours, and excursions including Monaco will cost more.

For an immersive tour on the lower end of the price range, book an excursion such as the Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting within Nice city borders for around US$40 per person. This 1.5-hour tour includes a visit to a wine cellar where you’ll spend time with a sommelier to discover how wine is produced, before sitting down for a tasting. Pricier options include the Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle for US$180 per person. The tour package includes round-trip train tickets, a hosted lunch, and 8–13 hours with a professional guide knowledgeable about everything from medieval castles to lavender farms.

French Riviera tours cater to almost every traveler, and offer an array of activities. Options range from sea kayaking to wine tasting, and even driving a Ferrari around Cannes. Other excursions available include blending your own custom scent at a perfumery, seeing Nice from a pedicab, island-hopping by private boat, or riding river rapids at Verdon Gorge.

Consider an all-day French Riviera tour to pack in the maximum number of attractions and activities. For example, The Best of the French Riviera Small Group Guided Tour from Nice covers a lot of ground between Monaco in the east, where you’ll get a tour of the Formula 1 circuit, and Cannes in the west, home to one of the world’s most famous red carpets you can walk on during your guided tour.

While you can get by with 3–4 days in the French Riviera, the sweet spot, for first-timers, is a 5-day itinerary. This allows for a day or two exploring the cities of Nice and Cannes. You’ll also want to spend a day visiting Monaco, where you can take a Formula 1 tour and gamble at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Add a day to get out on the Mediterranean or for lounging at the beach. Finally, don’t sleep on Provence’s inland treasures: it boasts vineyards, lavender fields, and historic hilltop villages.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions on the French Riviera:

• Eze
• Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
• Île Sainte-Marguerite
• Gourdon
• Tourrettes

View Viator’s guide to all the best attractions on the French Riviera.

There are tons of great trips to take from the French Riviera. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• The Best of the French Riviera Small Group Guided Tour from Nice
• Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour
• Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice
• Train Exp. Through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)
• French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time on the French Riviera. Here are some of the best activities and tours under US$20:

• Tasting Bandol Wines & Visit of Cellar (in English)
• The Little Train of Antibes Juan-les-Pins
• Walking Tour in Nice, France
• Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry
• Nice Basilica: Immersive Sound and Light - LUMINISCENCE

Couples will find plenty of romantic tours on the French Riviera. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour
• Original Nice City Tour (Pedicab-Vélo Taxi)
• Romantic Private Tour for 2 Plus Guide on your own Solar Powered Boat
• Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice
• Catamaran from Cannes

View all of Viator's top romantic tours on the French Riviera.

It’s no secret that the French Riviera is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill
• Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour
• Excursions Palmée Excursion Discovered of Estérel and Its Islands!
• Small Group Guided E-bike Tour in Nice's Organic Vineyard
• Walking Tour of Nice, the Old Town & the Coline du Château

View all of Viator’s top outdoor activities on the French Riviera.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions on the French Riviera:

• Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
• Grasse Fragonard Perfumery (Parfumerie Fragonard)
• Picasso Museum (Musée Picasso)
• St-Tropez Citadel (Citadelle de Saint-Tropez)
• Molinard Perfumery (Maison Molinard)

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