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6 Best Scenic Train Rides In Nice

Nice & the Riviera’s best days out.

The 6 most popular scenic train rides on the Cote d’Azur. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.

6 Best Scenic Train Rides In Nice

Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice) - Monastère de Saorge: baroque calm, panoramic quiet, and why it feels different
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Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

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1.Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

Train through the French Alps from Nice on the Baroque Route, with Saorge and Tende villages, monastery visits, local lunch, and guided hikes.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Disappointed. Description was not accurate. Only stopped twice and only one was on itinerary. Twice I contacted the operator and told them we wouldn’t be able to do the hiking. Both times they assured me that there would be foot paths we could take. Maybe on the stops WE DID NOT GO TO that day.”

682 reviews10 to 12 hours (approx.)From $204.37by Nice Creative Tours

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From Nice: Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages - Chemin de Fer de Provence: the ride is part of the experience
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From Nice: Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

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2.From Nice: Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

Historic Alps train from Nice to medieval villages, Baroque sights and local lunch, with optional mystic-forest hikes. Small group.

★ 4.8

“The entire trip was fabulous and much more than we expected. Our guide Carnela could not have been better with her efficiency, history knowledge, ability to create harmony within the group, kind and patient with our numerous questions. I highly recommend this trip; however, you need to be in relatively good physical shape to perform…”

312 reviews11 hoursFrom $200by Nice Creative Tours

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Nice: A gentle ride on a little electric train with a panoramic view - The 50-minute panoramic loop: what you’ll actually experience
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Nice: A gentle ride on a little electric train with a panoramic view

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3.Nice: A gentle ride on a little electric train with a panoramic view

A 50-minute, 100% electric panoramic train ride from Nice’s Promenade des Anglais with 360° views, quiet comfort, and audio in 8 languages.

★ 4.3

“Firstly loved Nice. Easy city to escape to from the UK and easy to get around..even if like me you need a walking stick. The train was fab and super value for money. It was lovely that it was 'open' as the weather was great, but also due to my knee problems I couldn't get…”

156 reviewsFrom $16by S.E.P.T.A.

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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle - The Mountain Train Ride: Var River Valley and the Savoy Border Story
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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

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Mountain Train Experience: Hike & Mystic Forest (From Nice) - Entrevaux Citadel: Drawbridge Views and a Castle Climb
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Mountain Train Experience: Hike & Mystic Forest (From Nice)

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5.Mountain Train Experience: Hike & Mystic Forest (From Nice)

Ride a historic Alps train from Nice, tour medieval Entrevaux and Annot, then hike the mystic forest with local lunch included.

★ 4.2

“I thought the tour guide Carmela was very knowledgeable and told us losts of important information and really looked after us well. she was always willing to take pir pictures and in my case my videos which I used to promote the tour”

12 reviews13 hoursFrom $188by Nice Creative Tours

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French Riviera Colorado & Var West by Train (from Cannes/Nice) - How the day moves: timing, walking choices, and group size
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French Riviera Colorado & Var West by Train (from Cannes/Nice)

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6.French Riviera Colorado & Var West by Train (from Cannes/Nice)

Ride the French Riviera by train from Nice to Cannes, with Estérel red-rock stops, optional Théoule castle, and beach time for kayaking or snorkel.

★ 5.0

“This one-day tour took us by train from Nice to Cannes, through numerous picturesque towns and to Cap Esterel, a beautiful resort. Cyril guided us every step of the way and gave us lots of information about the area. It included a lunch at Cap Esterel and a stop in Antibes on the way back…”

8 reviews10 to 11 hours (approx.)From $174.23by Nice Creative Tours

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