Menton

Tours

Get your taste buds ready for phenomenal food as you take a tour of one of the world's best culinary cities. Discover the secrets of the city's eating culture as you stroll through its picturesque downtown. Meet your guide just before lunch and get ready to sample all the tastes Nice has to offer. Be introduced to local specialties like the best pan bagnat in town and the city's famous socca. Delight in the flavour of niçois farçis and savor the famous pissaladière. Top it all of with sweet chard pie, homemade ice creams, and other treats like artisan macaroons with local flavors.

A unique experience by an Historic Mountain Railway through the Alps, beyond canyons, viaducts and tunnels discovering new treasures, unknown by most of the French Riviera's visitors. Come through surprising Alps' hidden gems & be amazed by landscapes & our most picturesque medieval villages. We will visit 2 villages during the day: 1st village is classified with the label: "One of the nicest village of France" with a great medieval architecture, a beautiful Baroque Cathedral, fortifications & draw-bridge. Possible Option: 1/2 hour walk uphill (200 meters uphill, good physical conditions required) until a unique perched Castle with the most spectacular panoramas. The 2nd village is amazing: troglodyte houses, a very nice maze of tiny streets built on a sandstone block & optionally (sporty) the most beautiful hiking you could imagine through a Mystic Forest (centuries old chestnuts trees), a mysterious cave & sandstone blocks. Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Experience, now! ⚠️ SPORTY DAY minimum 5KM/3 miles ; maximum 12KM / 7,5 miles option long hiking (recommended) ⚠️ Meeting point at 7.30am - Return to Nice at 8.57pm - Possibility of return at 4pm (Only 1 village only) https://www.getyourguide.com/nice-l314/from-nice-annot-and-entrevaux-hiking-tour-with-train-ride-t452177/

Wander the honeycomb streets of Vieux Nice (Old Nice) in the company of a foodie guide, and taste some of the city’s best produces. Along the way, learn the culture and traditions of Nice and its population in the city’s oldest neighborhood. Discover what the locals really like to do and eat at venues serving the best olive oils, wines, cheeses, bread, local main dishes & snacks, pastries, candied fruits, and much more. Guided by a local gourmet guide, with a wealth of knowledge and experience about the regional culture, the tour will let you experience the joie de vivre of the French Riviera first-hand, and ends with a typical picnic in the Castle Hill park with wine pairings and typical desserts. Along the way, we will recommend you the best of the hidden restaurants and bars to explore further during your time in Nice and the French Riviera.

Get a local’s perspective of Vieux-Nice on an informative 3-hour walking tour of Nice Old Town and Castle Hill. Meet your guide on the seafront, next to the stairs and elevator up to Castle Hill. Listen to an introduction to the history of the most Italian-style French city, starting with its Greek foundations, through its time as a dominion of Savoy to the modern day. Learn about the influence of the English and Russian aristocracy, discover how it got its name, and more. Then, enter the Old Town through a gate built during the reign of one of the last Italian governors. See the old houses of the local nobility, and marvel at baroque churches and monuments. Go to one of the most famous markets in Nice, and breathe in the aromas of the produce on sale (food market only in the morning tour). Explore a honeycomb of tiny streets, learning the history of each square, street name, and design. Next, ascend to the top of Castle Hill passing through some of the quietest areas of Vieux Nice. Walk through a forest to the old cemeteries with their panoramic views of the city and harbor. Admire the ruins of the old fortifications, and see the majestic waterfall on the Colline du Chateau. A taste of local food (1 or 2 or 3 specialties from Nice) is included in the tour. Get useful advice and tips on how to spend the rest of your time in Nice from your knowledgeable guide.

Your guide will lead you through the port, the old town, the seaside and up and down the main hill in the center of Nice, effortlessly on this 3-hour electric bike tour. Ride up Castle Hill and admire its gardens, waterfall, and ruins, and stop to enjoy views over the Bay of Angels. Have a quick look on the Mont Boron hill and its most beautifull Belle Epoque villas, some villas belong to internationally famous people. You’ll ride by the main monuments, squares, and gardens, and along the maze of streets of the Old Town. Visit other popular districts and markets in the city as well.

Discover the charm of the Italian Riviera and enjoy the open-air and covered markets where you can find leather goods, handbags and many more items at a great price. Have the chance to explore a typical Italian atmosphere. Enjoy the free time for lunch and to taste the Italian cuisine. Visit Menton, "the pearl of France", a city full of color that will certainly charm you. In Monaco, explore the old town on the famous Rock, admire the Prince's Palace and the cathedral. Admire the breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea and walk in the magnificent Exotic Garden. Then we take a drive along the Formula I race circuit to reach Monte Carlo with its famous casino and world-known Hotel de Paris.

. As an appetizer, the first stop is about tasting olive oils & vinager. The region of Menton is full of olive trees that are used to make delicious olive oils, which are often infused with different flavors such as lemon, basil or truffle. We will taste some of them as well as the special vinager flavored with the lemon of Menton. . The 2nd stop is full of savory delights of Menton. Seated around a table, in the shadow of the market place, we will taste : - Pichade that is a kind of pizza made with fresh tomatoes, onions and aromatic herbs. The crust is crispy and the topping is flavored with thyme and anchovies, and is a pure delight! - Pissaladière that is a delicious tart made with a thin dough and topped with caramelized onions, black olives and anchovies. The combination of sweet, savory and slightly salty flavors make it a beloved local specialty. - & Barbajuan that is a fried ravioli made with thin dough and filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, parmesan, herbes de Provence and Swiss chard. . Discover and wander in the market place of Menton that is full of local fruits and vegetables! Can you see the delightful zucchini and tomatoes we talked about just before while tasting pichade and barbajuan? . The 3rd stop will take us to Plage des Sablettes where many restaurants of Menton settled to offer both a great view at the Sea and delightful dishes. We will sit around a table of famous chef Maoro Calogreco's restaurant and will taste Italian cheese and charcuterie while tasting Provençal wine. Such a nice time! . The 4th tasting is about the white truffle! We will taste different creams and pastes prepared in the Italian way with white truffle from Alba. . The 5th tasting is about tarte au citron! Tarte au Citron (lemon pie) is a classic desert from Menton that is beloved for its bright citrus flavor and contrasting textures. You will fall in love with the one that we selected for you! . Let's end our tour with a few sips of Limoncello liquor, you will love it!

Depart from Nice between 08:15 and 09:00 in an air-conditioned minivan and professional driver/ guide to explore Italy and spend some free time shopping in the open air market famous for leather goods, shoes, handbags and other fashion accessories. This will also be an excellent opportunity get a taste of Italian gastronomy. In Menton, the pearl of the French Riviera, discover the scents colors and calm of the old town.  Then, head in the direction of La Turbie to admire one of the most beautiful panoramic views over Monaco and photograph one of the last Roman remains of this region. Don’t forget your passport to cross the border.  

A unique Train Experience through the Alps to discover a historic trainline that crosses the Alps from the Côte d'Azur, a technical feat of French civil engineering (beginning of the 20th century). The perfect opportunity to visit 2 amazing villages shaped by a unique history. Let's start the day early in the morning (meeting at 7.30 am) to fully enjoy this special day. 2 hours of unique experience commented on board by our local expert guide through one of the most incredible train lines in France. The 1st stop is labelled as "One of the nicest in France" with a surprising Royal City-Citadel, its medieval drawbridge perched above the river, its majestic citadel overlooking the Valley and its flamboyant baroque cathedral. Many gems to discover and fabulous landscapes from the top. A medieval city of Exception with its ridge that forms a natural rock barrier determining its history as a French historical fortress (150 meters (450 feets) of uphill - only with good physical conditions) For lunch, we will offer you a meal in a local restaurant. The 2nd step is about a beautiful medieval village (partially troglodyte) & the most surprising hike in the Southern Alps (option highly recommended) with giant sandstone blocks creating a "meteor shower" effect and rock shelters. Get into a unique geological site, the "King's Room". Be surprised by forests of multi-centuries years old chestnut trees and, in a short length, a succession of surprising and different landscapes. Depending on the physical condition of the group: shorter hike (4km) or longer loop (8km) (or rest in the village for the most lazy ones, pétanque game possible). A haven of peace just a few steps from the French Riviera. You will enjoy the clean, fresh and invigorating air of the Alps, during this mystic forest discovery. An unforgettable day, a treat for the eyes... Attention, sportive day, good physical condition strongly recommended! ⚠️ Long day From 7.30am until 9pm - Possibility of returning by train at 4pm (without the guide) (Visiting only 1 village) ⚠️

This is an ideal bike tour to explore the city of Nice and Baie des Anges for the first time. Peddle alongside a local guide who knows the true history of the monuments inside and around the old town and the city's main squares. Choose between an e-bike or classic bike. On this biking adventure, get to know the wonders of Massena and Garibaldi, the justice palace, the Residence Palace of the Kings of Savoya, and other must-see sights. Get the most out of your trip with a guide who has local know-how. Pass in front of the world-renowned Palaces of Promenade des Anglais, cross the harbor with its antique shops, and see Castle Hill and its gardens, waterfall, panoramic points, and oldest ruins where the first inhabitants settled.