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Handpicked Day Trips from Nice We Love
We've handpicked a selection of guided day trips from Nice that we think you’ll love. These are tours offered by trusted partners — and most of the places we’ve shown in our videos 🎬!
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If you’d rather sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving, these tours are a great option. No need to worry about bus schedules, parking, or navigating — just enjoy the day. It may be a little less personal than doing it on your own, but it’s definitely more comfortable.
FROM OUR VIDEOS
6 Handpicked Day Trips We Featured in Our Videos
These are day trips we personally explored and filmed for our channel. Watch the videos and discover places you can easily visit from Nice.
#1 Explore Nice, Èze & Monaco with Local Guide Chris
​If you’d like to explore the Riviera between Nice, Èze, Menton and Monaco in a more personal way, joining a tour with local guide Chris is a great option. We spent a day discovering the region with him and saw places that many visitors would never find on their own.
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From the hilltop streets of Èze to the striking contrasts of Monaco, Chris shares stories, viewpoints, small back routes and so much more. It’s the kind of experience that makes even well-known places feel completely new.
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We had a fantastic day exploring with him, and if you’d also like to discover these places in a personal and local way, this tour is definitely worth considering.​
👉 If you’re interested, you can contact Chris directly to join one of his tours
👉 Check out our video on YouTube
#2 Fall in Love with ​Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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​Home to Marc Chagall and a legendary meeting point for masters like Picasso and Miró, Saint-Paul-de-Vence remains the Riviera’s most iconic art village. Discover its winding cobbled streets, hidden sculptures, and sweeping Mediterranean views.
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No car? No problem! You can visit Saint-Paul as part of a guided tour from Nice.
👉 Book your Saint-Paul tour directly through GetYourGuide!
👉 Check out our video on YouTube
#3 Discover Mougins
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Picasso, Churchill, Dior — they all loved Mougins. And it’s easy to see why: art-filled streets, stunning views, and excellent restaurants make this hilltop village a perfect half-day trip.
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No car? Join a guided tour that combines Mougins with other Riviera gems.​
👉 Book your Mougins tour directly through Viator!
👉 Check out our video on YouTube
#4 Explore the Gorges du Verdon
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We went on this road trip with Chris and it honestly blew us away — dramatic mountain roads, turquoise lakes, hidden canyon views… it’s one of the most spectacular day trips you can take from Nice.
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Chris knows the area inside out and makes the whole day feel easy, safe, and unforgettable.​​
👉 You can book this amazing Verdon tour directly through Chris's site
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👉 Check out our video on YouTube
#5 Wine Tasting in Provence
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Just about 90 minutes from Nice, the scenery changes completely — vineyards, quiet countryside and charming wine estates.
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In our video, we visit two beautiful wineries in the Var region and experience a relaxed day of vineyard views, estate walks and wine tasting in the heart of Provence.
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If you’d like to discover the wine regions of Provence yourself, you can also explore guided wine tasting tours from Nice.
👉 Book your tour directly through Viator!
👉 Check out our video on YouTube
#6 Genoa: An Italian Escape
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We spent two wonderful days in Genoa with our guide Tiziana. From the moody, narrow alleyways to the sun-drenched aristocratic palaces, she showed us the true soul of the city.
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We explored centuries-old historic shops, stood on the staircase that inspired Alfred Hitchcock, and finally learned how to make the world’s most famous pesto.
👉 You can book Tiziana directly through Viator
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👉 Book your pesto​ workshop with Cristina & Mario here
👉 Check out our video on YouTube
GUIDED TOURS
More Day Trips We Think Are Worth Discovering
Here are additional tours and experiences we think are great options if you want to explore more of the Riviera.
