Visit Nice and the French Riviera: Cruise Excursions from Nice

Your shore excursions Nice is a real explosion of colors between the azure Mediterranean Sea and the colors of the ancient Roman city. I immediately feel like I’m in Italy. The smell, the flavors, the sun, the colors, the narrow streets, the churches at every nook, the small markets, etc., after all, did you know that Nice only became French in 1860 after annexation?

Remain completely stunned by the color of the water, and water so turquoise, so colorful. The Promenade des Anglais, a massive cruise ship in the harbor, the beautiful architecture of the buildings, and the pebble beach with the view on the Mediterranean sea.

Being based in Nice is an excellent option as you can easily choose the best private guided tours from Nice to visit the other towns and cities on the French Riviera.

From Nice, you can easily organize a half-day or a full-day trip and shore excursions to Cannes and its film festival, Villefranche sur Mer, the medieval village of Eze, etc. 

You can also create your won custom tours to Saint Tropez, Cap Ferrat, Monaco – Monte Carlo, Antibes, and even plan to get two destinations in one day, thanks to the expert services of tour organizers such as Riviera Bar Crawl & Tours.

Private guided tour of Nice

Before spending the next few days walking in Nice, in the old town and downtown, exploring every little corner and marveling at all the colors and alleyways, we wanted to get a full view of the key landmarks and the best visits and sites to see in Nice.

 Opting for a private tour was a great idea, as our local guide took to all the key places around Nice while still having free time to wander around by ourselves and make the most of the day.

Your private guide will take you to the famous Promenade des Anglais for sure, Place Massena, the Opera House of Nice. Nice Castle Hill, and many other unique places. But you will also discover the Nice old Town, the Cours Saleya and the Flower Market.

What to see in Nice? 

The flower market with flowers and fruit and vegetables, the antique market, the little paved streets, the museums, the iconic buildings, etc., every day, you can discover something different.

Everything becomes easy after our full-day private guided tour of Nice as we knew the city, and our private guide gave us a lot of tips and pieces of information on what to do and where to go.

 Do not miss the harbor to see pretty boats and big yachts, and why not have fun counting how many chihuahuas are walking the streets of Nice or on the arms of their local owners?

Finally, do not miss the beautiful park and the viewpoint of Castle Hill, the park, the Jewish cemetery, the waterfall, and all that is hidden there. The view of all Nice and the mountains in the distance is a treat!

Nice: The Angels Bay

There are plenty of local specialties to try, and as our tour guide told us, I can only recommend the Socca. Originally from Liguria, Socca is a culinary specialty based on chickpeas, also consumed in Nice, Monaco, and Menton.

We went to the address recommended by our tour guide, and it’s worth seeing and tasting. We start by ordering side dishes, before taking a portion of socca, to sit on the terrace and order his drink. 

Take your time to savor and enjoy it. It is delicious! And If you are looking for more activities, you can also find some of the best food tours in Nice to discover the local dishes and specialties.

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