CÔTE D’AZUR · FRANCE
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 13 most popular italian riviera day trips, with prices, run times and who you book through. Picked for the days that actually make a Riviera trip, and what each one gets you once you are there.
Drive Nice to Italy’s Riviera with a small-group minivan, visit Sanremo, Bordighera markets, and Dolceacqua, plus scenic stops.
Most Popular“Our guide Kad was excellent providing wonderful commentary both of the local area and of France and was so kind to the children.”
Small-group day trip from Nice into Italy’s Riviera markets and Dolceacqua, with hotel pickup, 8-seat minivan, and time to shop.
“Love this tour. It's my third time taking it. Our driver Antonio was wonderful. If you have an opportunity to take this tour, I highly recommend it. The leather goods alone make it worthwhile and who can resist lunch in Italy?”
Market time in Italy, a calm old-town break in Menton, and a quick photo stop at La Turbie with views over Monaco.
“On pourrait prolonger la visite d'une heure et visiter une autre ville italienne aux alentours.”
Shared day trip from Nice to Sanremo, Ventimiglia, Menton, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo with hotel pickup, guide, and free-time markets.
“This tour was fun, relaxing, enjoyable and full filled. This is all because we had an absolutely amazing tour guide, Mario! ! He was very knowledgeable, professional, kind and talented! He guided us every step of the way. He went out his way, extended the tour even though he has to work early the next…”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Italy’s market, medieval Eze, and La Turbie’s ancient ruins and Monaco views by air-conditioned van.
“Beautiful! Worth visiting especially via the old village. Our tour guide was great too & thus far, this was the best tour I ever had from Viator.”
Private Italian Riviera to Monaco tour from Nice with markets, medieval villages, Menton, and Monte Carlo via the Formula 1 circuit.
“What an amazing private tour we had from Antibes to Dolceacqua, Menton, and Monaco (we chose to eliminate San Remo for more time in Dolceaqua and Monaco and it was worth it). We were a family of three with a three year old daughter and had the pleasure of Mario being our guide. He was…”
Day trip from Nice to San Remo’s Italian market, Menton’s old port, and La Turbie viewpoints, with hotel pickup and guided time.
“Smiley is the best!! The tour was relaxing, no rushing from one stop to the next. She was very informative and accommodating, made extra stops so we could get the best pictures and purchases. The tour was awesome and memorable”
Private Riviera day from Monaco: Italian markets, Menton lemons, Monaco sights, Monte-Carlo casino square, and a Formula 1 track tour.
“Excellent tour! Our tour guide Nathan and his brother were so knowledgeable and funny! That kept us laughing and we’re so informative! The best way to see these beautiful cities in a day! Would highly recommend this tour!”
Day trip from Nice to San Remo market, lemony Menton, and hilltop La Turbie above Monaco with small-group transport and commentary.
“This was a good day out and improved as there was just myself and one other visitor plus Michael our driver/guide. Sadly the rain was very heavy in San Remo which halted our exploration a bit but it dried up for Menton and the rest of the trip. A great day out”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Sanremo markets and Dolceacqua’s 12th-century village, with a coast drive and guided time.
“The medieval village is impressive as is the “Ponte Vecjhio”.The market at Sanremo, however., is disappointing..Rather dirty and filled with China knock offs. Our driver, Mack, did not go out of his way to point out ponts of interest and focused on chatting and in French with a Bretton couple to rest of English and…”
Private day trip from Nice to Bordighera, Dolceacqua, and Menton with hotel pickup, bilingual guide, and free sightseeing stops.
“Guy was very good at providing information about the place. The maze at Dolce Avila and beauty of Menton were worth it. Having a cup of coffee over looking the beach at Bordhigera was very relaxing.”
Shop San Remo’s market, wander Menton’s perfume streets, then get Monaco views at La Turbie’s Roman trophy on an 8-hour trip.
Private 5-hour Riviera tour from Nice with pickup: Sanremo landmarks, Ventimiglia markets, and Menton’s Pearl of France.
“Female guide went above and beyond to assure we experienced as much as we could. Menton is beautiful but San Remo wasn't what we thought it would be.”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
