Top Nice Layover Tours

Had a great time yesterday on the boat ride. We first stopped at Mala caves for a refreshing swim then our guide showed us some of the local sights from the boat and we saw lots boats and yachts. We got about 45 min in a small town on the way back where I got another swim at a beach. Great morning boat ride, Antoine was great guide!

Great day out, the boat was really fun, our guides were lovely and shared some great fun facts and history. Swimming near the cave was the highlight - would recommend it!

We had an excellent private tour of the French Riviera with Alain, and I honestly could not have asked for a better guide. From the moment he picked us up at the port in Villefranche-sur-Mer, he was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely well organized.Our transportation for the day was a Mercedes-Benz van, which was very comfortable and made a big difference during a full day of sightseeing. Having a private vehicle allowed us to move easily between the different cities, viewpoints, and attractions without the stress of a large tour bus.One of the things we appreciated most about Alain was how well he managed our time. We visited a tremendous number of places without ever feeling rushed, and he always kept us on schedule so we could enjoy every stop and still return to our cruise ship on time.We began with some spectacular panoramic viewpoints overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean, as well as beautiful views of Villefranche-sur-Mer and its bay. Alain knew exactly where to stop for the best views and gave us enough time to get out, enjoy the scenery, and take pictures.In Nice, Alain showed us the historic areas of the city, including Place Masséna and the Fontaine du Soleil, the colorful streets of Vieux Nice (Old Nice), the Opéra de Nice, Église Saint-François-de-Paule, and the area associated with Sainte Rita.One of our favorite experiences in Nice was visiting the Cours Saleya Market, the local flower, fruit, vegetable, and food market. We really enjoyed seeing a place where locals shop and experiencing something beyond the typical tourist attractions. Alain explained the area and gave us time to walk through the market and explore.We also saw the impressive Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù, overlooking the Mediterranean, and stopped near Fort du Mont Alban, where we enjoyed another incredible panoramic view over Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, the coastline, and the Mediterranean.We then continued to the beautiful medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Walking through its narrow stone streets, historic buildings, art galleries, churches, and old fortifications was one of the highlights of the day. We visited the area around the Collégiale de la Conversion de Saint-Paul and had plenty of time to explore the village.For lunch, we ate at Restaurant Le Tilleul in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which was an excellent place to stop and enjoy lunch surrounded by the atmosphere of this beautiful historic village. The restaurant also had an incredible view, which made the experience even more memorable. It definitely wasn’t cheap, but the food, setting, service, and views made it an excellent choice and well worth it.After Saint-Paul-de-Vence, we headed toward Monaco, and Alain again stopped at a spectacular panoramic viewpoint where we could see the Principality from above. The views of Monaco-Ville, the Prince’s Palace, Port Hercule, the yachts, the Mediterranean, and the city built into the mountainside were incredible.Once in Monaco, Alain drove us through the famous streets that form part of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit. This was especially fun because the Monaco Grand Prix is held on the actual streets of Monaco. Being driven along portions of the circuit and recognizing areas from Formula 1 made the visit even more memorable.We then explored Monaco-Ville, or Le Rocher (The Rock). We entered Monaco Cathedral — the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, visited the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, and saw the statue of François Grimaldi “Malizia,” connected to the history of the Grimaldi family in Monaco.From there, Alain took us through more of Monaco and into Monte Carlo, where we visited the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the surrounding Casino Square. Seeing the Prince’s Palace, Monaco Cathedral, the Formula 1 circuit, the harbor full of yachts, and the Monte Carlo Casino all in one visit gave us an excellent experience of Monaco.Another thing that made Alain stand out was his personality. Don’t let the French accent fool you — his knowledge of American culture was incredible. We talked about everything from American culture to classic Hollywood Western movies, and his knowledge genuinely surprised us. In all the tours we have taken, I cannot remember having a guide from another country who knew so much about American culture.Alain was also extremely down-to-earth, personable, and a true gentleman with our family. He made everyone feel comfortable, treated us with respect, and made the entire day feel more like traveling with someone we had known for years rather than simply being driven around by a tour guide.What made this tour exceptional was not simply how many places we visited, but Alain himself—his organization, knowledge, personality, attention to timing, and the way he treated our family. He knew exactly where to stop for the panoramic views, showed us a genuine local market in Nice, gave us time to explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, organized an excellent lunch stop at Le Tilleul, drove us through the Formula 1 circuit, and made sure we experienced the most important landmarks of Monaco and Monte Carlo.For anyone arriving by cruise ship in Villefranche-sur-Mer who wants to experience Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco, Monte Carlo, local markets, medieval villages, the Formula 1 circuit, and some of the best panoramic views of the French Riviera, I highly recommend booking this private tour with Alain.Thank you, Alain, for an unforgettable day. Between the comfortable Mercedes-Benz van, your knowledge, your organization, your sense of humor, and the way you treated our family, I truly could not have asked for a better guide or a better tour of the French Riviera. This was absolutely one of the highlights of our entire cruise.

Alain was very professional and told lovely historical and current day stories and facts about the region. My 20 year old sons loved the time in Monaco and loved the panorama view points of the region. A special experience for our private van experience. Alain made several recommendations for lunch with a few and we had a lovely time by one of the marinas. I would book his services again and I will share with South of France travel clients in the future. Merci Beaucoup

Great tour with Robin. Brilliant guide with amazing knowledge and humor. Can’t recommend enough!

Fouad was an excellent guide. We were very pleased. He took us to Eze and Monoco. We spent the right amount at each location and never felt rushed. Highly recommend this tour with Fouad.

Our guide Laurent was excellent! He taught us the history of the Nice, Monaco, and Mention (our customized itinerary), and stopped by along the way at scenery spots for us to take family photos. Laurent is professional, considerate, and organized. We got so much from the day with him, and I highly recommend this tour (and Laurent is you can request him)!

Truly superb experience and a highlight of our trip! Anna was extremely knowledgeable, very flexible to help customize our tour, and picked some fabulous locations and vineyards to explore. Many thanks for a fabulous day in St Paul de Vence and Provence!

Our tour guide Anna and Ben were amazing. Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and had many interesting facts

They prepared an excellent schedule for us. We loved all details about it. We got a great guide in Nice. Her name was Ms.Claire. She is very professional. Thank you again

Together with my wife, we were customers of the Versailles bar in the Negresco hotel, on which occasion we visited the impressive ground floor of the hotel. We appreciated the stylish bar staff, and the sophisticated way of presenting the products. I strongly recommend a visit here.

Excellent discovery of Nice old town with Mary. We also walked along the English avenue and took the elevator to the top of the hill where the view over the bay is somptuous

I booked the private tour with AB TOURISME in June, 2022. It was definitely the highlight of my trip to Nice and Monaco. The husband and wife team (Benoit and Anna) were awesome! They were super friendly and taught us a great deal about the culture. Contrary to what we were told, the locals do like it when we speak in French "merci or bonjour" :-). They took us to many wonderful, historical, and beautiful places. Also, the Mercedes minivan was roomy and practically brand new!After the trip, Anna went out of her way to map the local favorite ice cream shops and restaurants near our hotel in Old Town Nice. She introduced us to the French traditions and helped us mailed the postcards to our family & friend in the States before we left. I am not sure how many tour guide would do such thing.I highly recommend AB TOURISME if you want to do the private tour of Nice.

Latent was a fantastic tour person. He was fun, friendly and had a wealth of knowledge about Nice and all the surrounding towns we visited including Monaco, Montecarlo, La Turbie and Eze.

The scenery was incredible. Nathan was a great guide. Very helpful and had lots of fun and interesting facts about the area. He played good music and was upbeat and fun. The stop to swim was perfect with very clear warm water and the fishing village was such a fun place to explore.

This tour was wonderful! It was organized, informative, and fun! Nathan was great! Beautiful water. I recommend.