Guides & Tours in Nice — 4 of Our Favourites

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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Nice area.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Nice Activities Guide.

1. Train des Merveilles

Location: Nice

Merveilles means “marvels” and it’s hard to know whether they named the area for the stunning scenery, the beautiful old medieval villages or the archaeological findings going back 5000 years. The railway carriages are painted with designs inspired by the prehistoric rock carvings that have been discovered in the region.

The train line actually runs all the way to Cuneo in Italy, but most sightseers only go as far as the medieval village of Tende or to Breil-Sur-Roya in the Vallée des Merveilles. To go all the way to Cuneo takes about 3 hours, with Tende being just 2 hours from the beginning of the line in Nice. Some of the services do not go all the way to the end of the line, so be careful when planning your journey or you may find yourself stuck somewhere in the middle!

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A white and gold train is going down the tracks

2. Tourist Trains Tours

Location: Nice

Take the small tourist train from the Promenade des Anglais and see the flower market, Place Masséna, old Nice, castle hill and the seafront.

Journeys take about 45 minutes and trains run every 30 minutes throughout the year.

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3. Tourist Train, Grasse

Location: Grasse

Leaves daily throughout the summer months from the Cours Honoré Cresp plaza (across from the Palais des Congrès and main tourist office).

Runs between the hours of 11:00 and 17:00 daily from April to October and during Carnival periods. There is also the opportunity for private hire all year round.

The tour lasts around 40 minutes and passes the Old Town, Place aux Aires, Place de l’Evêché square and Bishop’s Palace (Palais de l’Evêque) and the Cathedral. It is narrated in French, English, German and Italian.

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4. Le Petit Train, Menton

Location: Menton

With influences from Italy and neighbouring Monaco, Menton is a wonderfully rich town on the French Riviera. Picture postcard landscapes, historical architecture and stunning backdrop.

The tour lasts around 1 hour and takes you through the culturally interesting areas of town and along the waterfront. There are regular departure times throughout the day.

The Petit Train only during the summer months.

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