Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Nice, France
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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While most French Riviera tours stick to the coast, this full-day tour takes you inland to explore the picturesque medieval villages in the surrounding hills. Visit the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse, admire the views from Gourdon’s medieval castle, and follow in the footsteps of artists such as Chagall and Picasso in St-Paul-de-Vence. The route also includes Tourrettes-sur-Loup, known for its violets, with a stop to sample violet ice cream.
- Visit four French Riviera hilltop villages all in one day
- Enjoy guided walking tours at each stop with plenty of local recommendations
- Beat the Mediterranean heat in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A small group size ensures a more personalized experience than larger tours
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Grasse
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Forteresse Medievale De Gourdon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
St-Paul-de-Vence
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 46 reviews
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Michelle_F, Aug 2026
Ibraham was a wonderful host. He was very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and had a very good grasp of the English language. He was also very helpful and friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Michelle for this comment I hope to see you again , have a nice vacation thank you again Ibrahim
Julie_C, Aug 2026
My sister and I had a wonderful time and we both agree it was totally worth spending a day out on this tour. Ibrahim was very knowledgeable about the region's history, as well courteous, kind, and patient for all nine hours as we peppered him with questions. There was only one other person on our tour so it was almost a private tour, and it's really, really nice to have an air conditioned van take you around in the middle of August. I don't think we would have been able to see and experience as much in one day if we were on our own, and it's nice not having to worry about the logistics of getting to and navigating different towns. I would recommend this tour company to my friends and family, and I would definitely take another tour with Ibrahim if I return to the area.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for this nice comment you give me the energy to work hard again and again . For me it’s normal to make my best at every trip or tour thank Iyou see you next time Ibrahim
JulieL, Aug 2026
Great tour. Our guide made it memorable with his knowledge of each village. Recommend him highly! Highlight of our trip
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for this grate comment , I hope to see you again and again . With the bested wishes . Ibrahim
Anna_L, Jul 2026
I just visited the four beautiful medieval towns of Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence on an organised tour with Ibrahim, who was the nicest tour guide and driver. He was extremely gentlemanly, courteous, flexible, and went out of his way to make sure I had a wonderful experience. His knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality made the day truly memorable. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for this comment,i was just maked my job ,see you nexte time.
matthew_n, Jul 2026
Tour was as advertised and went very smoothly. Guide was well informed and provided lots of local knowledge.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your comment. Best wishes
Vasyl_K, Jul 2026
Solid trip, amazing views and a lot of content. Type of the tour where you are not held by hand all the time and explore for yourself. Ibrahim was very nice and car air conditioning was supreme
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your comment, with pleasure to make this tour with you . Best wishes
Lana_S, Jun 2026
Best last minute decision we made, we were skeptical , but the trip was above our expectations! The best way to get closer to Provence if you are in the Riviera. A wonderful relaxing day enjoying the stunning Provencal scenery in a convenient Mercedes van and learning a lot about history. Our guide Ibrahim was terrific! We felt so lucky and spoiled ...He offers the option to pick you up from the hotel, which is great. The commute was not overwhelmingly long and was actually fun as Ibrahim masterfully filled it with discussion into medieval history and more. Very knowledgeable guy, I think he mentioned a history degree from Morocco...and living local in this area a long time, he has the answers to all your questions. In every village you are given enough time to enjoy the scenery, shop and relax at your own pace, he is very attentive and manages always to find you and pick you up at the final spot. All the villages are very picturesque in their own way, my favorite probably Tourrete sur Loup filled with views and sophisticated art every step of the way, same in St Paul, lots of art and very vibrant, and Gourdon more pristine . Grasse is beautiful, includes a guided sales tour of the Fragonar perfume center. Ibrahim added an extra viewing spot on the way, big waterfalls, which was very impressive, loved it!! A great day filled with so much beauty and learning so much, thank you Ibrahim!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Tanck you Lana for this big comment, I hope to see you again and again Thanks . Ibrahim
Jill_H, Jun 2026
Wonderful trip. Our tour guide was polite and informative. I enjoyed our day. Beautiful medieval cities.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for this comment I hope see again have a good travel .Riviera Tours
Maureen_c, May 2026
We had a wonderful private tour with Mr. Abrahim. He always aimed to please and was always on time. He explained the history of the global villages and worked around our own pace. I highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It’s to for me wonderful to read Luke this comment that encourage me to work hard again and again,have a good travel see you thank you .
SEMYON_M, May 2026
Ibrahim - our tour guide - picked us on time at our hotel, with comfortable minibus. He took us to interesting high mountain villages, and told us a lot about the history of the region and places we are to visit. He is a great driver and excellent guide. Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for comment ,i wish you a good travel,see you soon.Thanks
Terry_T, May 2026
Ibrahim is an excellent driver and tour guide. He is a thoughtful and pleasant person and this tour was exactly what we hoped for.
Response from Host, May 2026
With pleasure to do this tour with formidably personne lick you thank very mouth for this comment have a nice travel see you soon Ibrahim
SabineandCharles_D, May 2026
Great tour! Ibrahim was punctual and arrived in a bigger car as requested. He was super friendly. The tour was fantastic. Loved everything about it.
Wished though I would have known that Sundays the stores in Grasse were closed and that you can not watch people work at Fragonard (Parfume)
Next time I will make sure I will not book a tour on Sundays.
My personal highlight was Gourdon and Tourette sur loup. So cute!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for comment and wish to see you again have a good travel best whises
Pilvi_S, May 2026
The trip was very well organized.
Ibrahim was a very good driver and guide.
There was only two of us and they did not canselled it
Response from Host, May 2026
CHON tour with you thank you for comment I hope to see you again have a good travel .
Arvind_S, Apr 2026
Ibrahim was a wonderful driver and guide, warm and welcoming and shared many details about the history and culture of the area. The ride was comfortable and we visited the villages of Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, and St Paul de Vence. The drives were stunning and scenic with views of over the entire Nice area, small winding roads and waterfalls. Each stop was beautiful and fascinating. Ibrahim gave us some information and history, and then left plenty of time to explore on our own. It was an amazing day and my daughter said it was her favorite day of our entire trip. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for comment,i hope to sea you again,have a good travel. IBRAHIM
De_H, Apr 2026
We spent a great day in these charming historic towns. Each has its own character, each has its own history, every one is beautiful. Visiting Grasse let us learn a lot about perfume production. The guide is a very friendly and accommodating guy.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire ,j’espère vous voir la prochaine fois.Bien cordialement Ibrahim
Kate_C, Mar 2026
Abraham is a warm and welcoming guide, explained much about the history of all the villages we visited, making this trip truly memorable. This won't be our last visit to Nice; we'll definitely join Abraham as our guide again next time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire bon retour, j’espère vous voir la prochaine fois . Bien cordialement.Ibrahim
Yvonne_W, Mar 2026
The tour was truly 5-star plus from start to finish. Our driver, Abraham, was an exceptionally kind and courteous man, as well as highly knowledgeable. His insight into Nice and the surrounding villages really enhanced the experience, and nothing was ever too much trouble for him.
We were fortunate to be the only couple on the tour, which made it feel like a private experience. The minivan accommodates up to 8 people, which would still make for a comfortable and friendly group if full.
The day began with a visit to a perfume factory in Grasse, followed by a stop in the beautiful village. We then explored Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence — all stunning French villages with plenty to see, along with lovely unique shops and amazing restaurants. The views are spectacular from each village, Abraham will stop along the journey for some spectacular photo opportunities.
There was sufficient time in each location, and we especially enjoyed a longer stop in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, where we had lunch in the town square, sitting in the sunshine. Abraham also surprised us with an extra stop at a beautiful waterfall along the way, which was a lovely added touch.
This was a full-day trip to four incredible villages, led by a genuinely warm and thoughtful guide. Abraham, thank you for such a wonderful day , we enjoyed every minute.
We would highly recommend this tour.
Yvonne & Tony from England
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful comment, this encourage us to work even harder. Kind regards. Ibrahim
Pierre_J, Mar 2026
Bryan picked us up at our hotel! Our trip was well paced and our guide did an excellent job of giving us an historical overwiew of the region. The stops were well placed, the towns were stunning, each one better than the first. The Fragonard tour was delightful
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis avec plaisir d’avoir effectué ce tour avec vous ,bon retour
wseyers, Nov 2025
It was a great day trip. Ibrahim, was friendly, attentive and gave lots of information about each place we visited. We had lots of time to explore each village. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your comment,See you next Time good travel
Elizabeth_T, Oct 2025
Great day to multiple villages with just enough time in each one. Everything was timely and well organized.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for this comment see you next Time
orsolyka, Oct 2025
It was a great day trip. Our guide Ibrahim, was friendly, attentive and gave lots of information about each place we visited. He was on time to pick us up at the hotel and gave enough time to discover each village. I would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Merci beaucoup pour cet aimable commentaire je souhaite vous voir la prochaine fois et bon retour Ibrahim
Joette_B, Sep 2025
Our tour guide, Ibrahim was very accommodating. We had to be back at port by 530p, a half hour earlier than when the tour was slated to end. He offered to pick us up 30 minutes earlier and adjust his schedule to accommodate our needs. The van was very comfortable and Ibrahim was the perfect gentleman and host. He took us to a beautiful waterfall, which was a bonus location that was not in the itinerary. He paid the entrance fee and treated us to coffee afterwards, an example of his graciousness and flexibility. If you are looking for a courteous guide and a private tour experience, this is a great option. If I had one area of opportunity to offer Ibrahim it would be to give more historical information for each site. He provided some as an introduction at the beginning of our tour and a little as we arrived at each location but we found ourselves asking him questions which he could answer 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time his answers were high level and he encouraged us to read more on our own about the historical figure or location. We weren’t expecting him to give us a complete anthology of any one person but a nice overview that ties in the significance of what we’re seeing would have been good. Again, it was not to the extent that I would not take this tour if I had to do it again. I just noticed another tour guide who was near us at several sites who gave much more info to his group wh I found interesting and went out of my way to eavesdrop to fill in the few blanks that Ibrahim omitted. If you are considering this tour, DO IT! You won’t be disappointed. THANK YOU, IBRAHIM FOR A SPECTACULAR JOURNEY TO THE MOST AMAZING MEDIIEVIL VILLAGES.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire il manque une étoile pour être parfait j’espère vous voir la prochaine fois bon voyage merci encore Josette
James_J, Sep 2025
Flexible. Educational. Guide was fun and easy. Great opportunity for a day trip close to Nice. A lot of walking
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire , bien cordialement
vpatel22usa, Sep 2025
We took this tour as husband and wife; Ibrahim was our guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Took great care and even showed us Cascade du Saut du Loup which is not part of the tour on way to tourette. Definitely recommend!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Merci pour votre aimable commentaire et j’espère vous voir la prochaine fois .Bien cordialement
Talin_B, Aug 2025
This trip was a good opportunity to see nice villages in France that are not accessible by public transportation. Ibrahim was very nice too. This experience is not so much a guided tour, but rather a drop-off and roam around day.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Merci beaucoup pour cet aimable commentaire et j’espère vous voir pour la prochaine fois .Bien cordialement Ibrahim
Steven_M, Aug 2025
Great experience With Ibrahim. His knowledge of local history is great. He was flexible during the trip and made it a great experience. Definitely recommend
Deborah_Q, Aug 2025
We had a perfect day exploring the French villages with Ibrahim! He was such a pleasure to talk with, provided historic details about each stop and even made a new stop at a waterfall along the way. It was a great blend of guided tour and time alone to explore. We would highly recommend the tour with Ibrahim!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Merci pour votre aimable commentaire, votre satisfaction est mon objectif,j'espère vous voire la prochaine fois .Bien cordialement. Ibrahim
Kaumil_P, Aug 2025
Excellent tour and driver was so knowledgeable, he explained us all the details about Tour and ensured that we are as comfortable as possible.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire et je j’espère vous voir la prochaine fois. Bien cordialement. Ibrahim
Myroslava_A, Jul 2025
It was absolutely amazing! The overall itinerary was incredibly well-planned, giving us the perfect balance of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. The villages we visited were charming, the castles were majestic, and the views throughout the journey were simply stunning! ✨
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide. He is kind, friendly, supportive, and has a great sense of humor, which made the trip not only enjoyable but truly memorable. He was also wonderfully adaptable, always attentive to our needs and making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. Totally recommend ✨
fatou_k, Jul 2025
We had an amazing time! Ibrahim was wonderful and gave time to explore each village. Overall, we had a great time...Thank you, Ibrahim!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Merci pour votre commentaire et c’est avec plaisir d’avoir faire ce tour avec vous . Bien cordialement.
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