Nice · RIVIERA MEDIEVAL VILLAGE TOURS
10 tours
Below are the 10 best riviera medieval village tours on this coast: what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Most travellers stop at the first three.
Provence villages plus Fragonard perfume secrets, with hotel pickup from Nice. Grasse, Gourdon views, Saut du Loup, violet towns.
“Elizabeth is an amazing person to meet and we were delighted she was our tour guide. Need more guides like her and we would highly recommend a trip with her.”
From Nice, visit Grasse perfume streets, Gourdon views, violet ice cream in Tourettes sur Loup, then art at Saint-Paul de Vence.
“Amazing tour! It was well paced. We had enough time in each village. The guides, Laurence and Nobil, are truly wonderful, knowledgeable, passionate about history, and kind people. The villages were gorgeous, and we could not leave without a bottle of perfume from Galimard after learning the history and significance of this place in the perfume industry. We highly recommend this tour!”
A full-day van tour from Nice to Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St-Paul-de-Vence with perfume stops, medieval views, and ramparts.
“Very nice experience. The itinerary is well planned. Nabil is a nice and smart guide taking care needs of everyone, and very knowledgeable.”
Half-day from Nice to Grasse Fragonard, plus medieval St-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon. Small group transfers.
“Amazing day out. Loved the schedule - just be right amount of time in each of the medieval villages and not rushed through the perfume tour. Philippe was a great guide - very knowledgeable”
A small-group day from Nice to Grasse perfume, cliffside medieval villages, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with scenic drives and expert guidance.
“Overall it was a great day and Laurence made it special. The timings in each location were just right. It was interesting for both myself and 18 year son. Gourdon was a stand out.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse’s Fragonard, Gourdon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with scenic Gorges du Loup views.
“Beautiful places and nice to combine all 4 in one tour. Our driver was great and kept us on schedule.”
Private Riviera and medieval villages day from Nice: Fragonard perfume tour, Cannes and Antibes, plus Gourdon, violets, and Saint-Paul.
“Mike was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Lots of stops along the day but all worth it and amount of time allocated ant each was appropriate.”
Private French Riviera West Coast day from Nice: hilltop villages, Antibes yachts, Cannes film glitz, plus violet and lavender stops.
“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being one of our favorite stops. Adam went above and beyond—taking wonderful photos of us throughout the day and making sure we never felt rushed. His kindness, deep knowledge, and flexibility made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the French Riviera, we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”
Spend 10 hours from Nice visiting Eze, Monaco highlights, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Gourdon, and Grasse perfume with live guide commentary.
“A guia foi maravilhosa e a viagem contemplou todas as expectativas!”
Half-day Riviera tour from Nice: Fragonard perfume in Grasse, hilltop villages Saint-Paul and Gourdon, plus Tourrettes photo stop.
“Une vraie belle excursion surtout à Grasse avec la visite de la parfumerie. Malheureusement Gourdon était dans le brouillard total :(. Tourrettes et St-Paul sont de beaux villages qu’il faut visiter par beau temps! Notre chauffeur Yan a été très cordial avec tous, autant francophone comme nous qu’avec les 4 autres Anglais. Nous a donné plein d’informations durant les trajets entre les villages. Je le recommande fortement!”
