Medieval Villages Tour: Nice Hinterland Exploration

Explore medieval villages near Nice, France. Discover historic sites, charming landscapes, and local delicacies on this full-day guided tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grasse - Once customers have been collected at the pick-up point, you will discover the city of Grasse, labeled “city of history and art”, also listed by UNESCO as an “intangible heritage of humanity” since 2018.
    You will benefit from the information and explanations of the towns and landscapes along the route that your guide will give you….
What's Included
  • Excursion
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the medieval villages nestled in the hinterland of Nice, each brimming with history, authenticity, and charm. Discover Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence at a leisurely pace, allowing ample time to appreciate each village.
This guided tour offers a journey back in time, revealing stunning landscapes, awe-inspiring…

Location
115 Prom. des Anglais
Promenade des Anglais
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Harry_c
Jun 23, 2025
Great day trip from Nice - A wonderful tour of the hillside towns of the Côte d’Azur. Laurence was a tremendous guide for the day, adding history and local knowledge to make the tour more meaningful. We enjoyed the comfort of the smaller vans and a/c on a warm day. Thank you Laurence!
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Rebecca_d
Jun 20, 2025
A long, hot, AMAZING day! - Despite the hot temperatures we had an absolute blast on this trip! It was great to see the smaller towns outside of Nice, and this trip was the perfect way to do it!! Our guide, Laurence, picked us up right at our hotel and drove us to each stop while giving us background into each elarea. We visited a perfume factory and 4 different towns- all beautiful in their own way. The tour was the perfect amount of time in each location and allowed us to get a good feel for the area. Laurence was SO incredibly friendly, we had a great day with her!!
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Michelle_q
Jun 17, 2025
A medieval masterclass - We had a brilliant day seeing the marvellous medieval villages around Nice. Our guide, Nabil, was very knowledgeable and friendly - he taught us so much about the villages and the area in general. Highly recommend!
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Deanna_p
Jun 12, 2025
Excellent tour, wonderful guides - This is our 2nd time on this tour. We enjoyed it so much we had to bring other family members. The villages are terrific. The explanations were informative and enjoyable. We especially enjoy Gourdon and Tourette-sur-loupe. Each village offers something unique. Laurence is a terrific guide. It was enjoyable to spend the day with her again.
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K1884kucathys
May 26, 2025
Good Experience - This tour was a great way to see these four medieval towns in a day. They were all very interesting to see. Saint-Paul-de-Vence had beautiful shops and art galleries.
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Angela_l
May 24, 2025
Breathtaking views and amazing villages. - We stopped at so many wonderful villages and had free time to shop and eat. My camera roll is full of the most breathtaking pictures. Our guide, Madame Laurence, was absolutely the sweetest tour guide. Plus, getting picked up at our hotel was much appreciated.
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Lamhong_t
May 24, 2025
Add this to your travel bucket list - Even though it was a rainy day, the tour was excellent in many ways. First, the tour guide was very knowledgeable. He knew so much about French history that we thoroughly enjoyed learning from him what made the Provençal villages we visited so fascinating. Second, all of the villages were incredibly picturesque and Instagram-worthy.
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Djusmin_a
May 21, 2025
The tour and stops are... - The tour and stops are well organized. Plenty of time to free time and good explanations of each visit.
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Arlene_f
May 6, 2025
Unforgettable Journey with a Wonderful Guide - This was a wonderful tour with plenty of time to explore each city and village. If you enjoy discovering new places at a relaxed, enjoyable pace, this is the perfect tour for you. Our tour guide, Lawrence, was extremely sweet and accommodating, which made the experience even better. My husband and I had a fantastic time.
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Steven_r
Jul 26, 2025
Village Views, Scenic Roads… and a Guide Who Took the Scenic Route to Warmth - The landscapes? Magnifique. The villages? Charming beyond words. The drive? Smooth and très comfortable. But the vibe in the van? Un peu froid, at least at first. We’re Aussies, so we’re used to a cheerful “G’day” and a bit of banter to kick things off. But when we were picked up by our guide, Nabil, there was no introduction, no “bonjour,” no small talk — just the hum of the van and a long, awkward silence. Let’s just say the first leg of the journey had us wondering if we’d accidentally joined a witness protection program instead of a day tour. There was also a slightly bizarre moment involving a late guest and talk of paying a car fee — possibly dry humour, possibly not — but either way, it didn’t exactly set the tone for a warm and carefree day. Thankfully, once everyone was aboard, Nabil did thaw a little and introduced himself. He was certainly knowledgeable and well-informed — un vrai professionnel — but never quite made that personal connection we’ve experienced on other tours. Watching the guide in the other van, who seemed to be full of energy and laughter, left us feeling a little wistful… le FOMO était réel. In the end, we enjoyed the tour and the beauty of the villages — they truly are stunning — but we left wishing for just a bit more joie de vivre from our guide. Would we do it again? Peut-être pas. But we’ll always remember the views — and the very, very quiet start.
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From $170
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).