FRENCH RIVIERA · DAY TRIP
Nice & the Riviera’s best days out.
The 15 most popular provence & medieval villages tours on the Cote d’Azur. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
A 5–6 hour countryside loop from Nice: Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Tourette violets, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with hotel pickup.
Most Popular“We enjoyed the whole trip. Peter was the perfect guide - very knowledgeable-very patient-and had excellent English.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse perfumery, Gourdon viewpoints, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with hotel pickup and a tight schedule.
“The title says it all. At first I expected a run of the mill tour, you oooh and aahhh and point and take pictures. This tour was not that at all. Our tour guide Kad, was amazing. He was knowledgable about all of the locations we visited and would add in some great trivia facts…”
A 9-hour Provence day from Nice with Biot glass, olive-oil tasting at a working mill, medieval Gourdon views, Gorges du Loup, and organic wine in Saint-Jeannet.
“Such a great day with Roman on our tour today. He was informative and professional, an asset to the company. The wine tasting at sunset will be a long lasting memory.”
Grasse perfume secrets plus medieval villages from Nice—Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St-Paul-de-Vence in one day.
“Miriam was an excellent guide, she is so kind and generous explained all the places so well, very accommodating and professional. The tour was well organized and had good pace without rushing. Highly recommended.”
Guided day trip from Nice to Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul de Vence for perfume, violets, and art.
“The tour was brilliant! Nabile was our Tour guide and he was great, a walking encyclopedia of Provencal history; ancient to modern, amazing insights allround! Your in safe hands with Laurence and Nabile. As for the places, all amazing in their own right. Gourdon and Tourettes Sur Loup were the highlights! Plenty of time in…”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and St-Paul-de-Vence, with perfume, medieval walls, and views.
“Nabil is a wonderful tour guide who brings the medieval villages around Nice to life with warmth, humor, and deep local knowledge. His tours through gems like Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Tourrettes-sur-Loup reveal not just the beauty of their stone streets and panoramic views but also their stories, traditions, and artisanal treasures. With Nabil’s engaging storytelling and…”
Provence countryside day trip from Nice: Cannes, Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Loup Gorges, and Saint-Paul de Vence in 8 hours.
“We had the best time during this tour! Our guide David was brilliant - he was so knowledgeable and he even took us to a few extra locations as we chose to skip Cannes. The whole tour was worth every penny. From start to finish, we felt really comfortable and so happy with all the…”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Grasse perfume, Valbonne and Gourdon villages, plus a Bellet wine tasting.
“Tour provided transportation via van with other parties to parfumerie in Grasse, two small hill towns and a small eclectic winery with mediocre wines. Guide spent more time talking about herself than history/geography etc. Not worth the 125euro/person charge.”
From Nice, visit Fragonard in Grasse and hilltop villages St-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon with small-group pickup.
“This trip was as wonderful as everyone says. Our guide, Phillipe was great. He allowed time for us at each stop and pointed out places to eat, take pictures, etc. As we were the only ones on the tour, we elected to skip the perfumery as we did one on the Monaco tour, this helped…”
Six hours of Provence from Nice with perfume in Grasse, medieval villages, and big views over the Gorges du Loup—plus hotel pickup.
“The views and the waterfall were great. Pick up was not communicated to driver so nearly missed the trip but was fine in the end. The perfume factory was interesting and learnt a bit about perfume and that you shouldn't store it in sunlight as it looses its smell or nose. There is a lift…”
Eight-hour day trip from Nice to Grasse perfume history and medieval villages Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St-Paul-de-Vence.
“This was a great tour for experiencing the medieval villages! Our guides were knowledgable and organized.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with Fragonard perfume tour and scenic views.
“Justin was a very professional and helpful guide. This was our first time visiting the South of France and he took the time to walk us through the history of the region. Thank you for the great tour!”
Private French Riviera day trip from Nice: Fragonard perfume in Grasse, Cannes and Antibes, medieval villages, and artist St-Paul de Vence.
“Dylon took us to the various villages, Cannes, and to see amazing waterfalls. We had a lovely lunch in a mountain village-one of the best meals of the week! Highly recommend using a tour guide for this area - getting around Cannes narrow one way streets was a feat in itself.”
Private Taste of Provence tour from Nice: Saint-Paul de Vence art village, Gourdon views, and Grasse perfume factory. 5 hours for up to 8.
“Mejoraría notablementela actividad, si en los pueblos se explicase que es lo que se va a ver , desde un punto de vista histórico y también anecdótico. la chofer-guía que levabamos era muy simpatica , se notaba que le gustaba mucho su trabajo, y creo que podría dar más aún si se le añadiese esta…”
10-hour Monaco and medieval villages tour from Nice: old town, Eze views, Saint-Paul art, Gourdon Eagle’s Nest, Grasse perfume.
“Nicolas is a really nice person and he brought an incredible journey to us.”
Old Nice, the coast road, and every town along the Cote d’Azur.
