Nice · RIVIERA MEDIEVAL VILLAGE TOURS
17 tours
Below are the 15 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.”
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!”
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!”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, medieval Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St-Paul-de-Vence with lunch.
“It was more like a taxi ride in between beautiful places. Suggestion to Viator: use recordings for each place while en route. 5 stars to the route 1 star to the driver/guide Average/total: 3 stars”
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!”
A private full-day Riviera route with Grasse perfume, Cannes glamour, Antibes markets, and medieval villages like Gourdon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
“This was a wonderful tour experience. Nathan was an outstanding tour guide! We had an outstanding time and highly recommend this tour and Nathan of course. He was so helpful with restaurant recommendations etc. Thank you Nathan!”
Private 9-hour Provence day trip: Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Saup du Loup waterfalls, violet Tourrettes, Saint-Paul art streets.
“My 2 girls (ages 9 and 13) and I took this tour. Laurent was an excellent driver and guide. He was friendly and a source of great information. The tour was fun and educational. The towns were beautiful and fun to wander. We had plenty of time to get out and explore at each sight. I would highly recommend.”
A private French Riviera day from Nice to Mougins, Grasse, Gourdon, and St-Paul-de-Vence, with scenic views and free village entries.
“My family and I did a full day tour with Guy and could not be more pleased with the entire experience. From the beginning while I was planning it, Guy was very responsive, had great suggestions and made everything easy. He was prompt to pick us up in the morning, and talked through with us what we hoped to see and wanted to make sure everyone (kids and adults) had a great time. He delivered!”
Private Provence tour from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Gourdon, and Grasse, with guided views, perfume time, and hotel pickup.
“Wonderful tour! Yvonne customized the tour to our desires. She introduced us to a local, small production perfumer. We loved the intimate, private tour experience.”
