Sign in
View all 10 photos

Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice

4.7 Great 66 reviews
|
9h
|
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
66 reviews
5
56
4
6
3
2
2
0
1
2
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended by 94% of travellers: 62 four- and five-star reviews

Guidekin's take

Grasse, Gourdon, waterfalls in our Provence, Verdon & Lavender Day Trips comparison.

Trade-off: Four per booking minimum; food and tips extra.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A full day in the hills behind the coast: the Fragonard perfumery in Grasse, the villages of Gourdon and Tourrettes-sur-Loup, the Saut du Loup waterfalls and a climb to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in a small group with hotel pickup from Nice. Food and tips are extra and a minimum party applies. 4.73 from 66 reviews at €125 per person.

From the guide

This tour offers you the opportunity to discover the authenticity and charm of the picturesque medieval villages of Provence.
This seamless, multi-part tour will whisk you away to the region’s top destinations, all in one day. Meet your guide at your hotel in Nice, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit the Parfumerie Fragonard in Grasse, will explore Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, will ascend to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and more…

Compared with other Day Trips from Nice

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #34 of 53€1259h4.73 (66)shared
Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour€670 per group5h4.99 (172)private
French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour€854h4.91 (501)shared
Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice€1768h4.91 (399)shared

Ranked #34 of 53 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €478, median €125; typical length 8h. 20 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 53 Day Trips from Nice

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Wed, Fri
Departs: 09:00
Available year-round

This tour runs Mon, Wed, Fri, departing at 09:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Transfert from/to hotel
Professional guide
Fragonard perfumery guided visit
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
The visit of Saut du Loup waterfalls

What's Not Included

Food & Drink
Gratuities

Itinerary

Grasse Stop 1
We start at Grasse, a city of perfumes since the 17th century, today the world capital of perfumery. It is also called the "capital of flowers and perfumes". It is a typical city of Provence. You are offered a visit of the old town or Fragonard perfumery.
45 min
You will have an opportunity to visit a famous perfume factory Fragonard Stop 2
45 min
Gourdon Stop 3
You will then continue onto Gourdon, where you will be able to stroll around the beautiful medieval village and admire a breathtaking landscape from the top of this fortified little town.
1h 30m
Cascades du Saut du Loup Stop 4
On the way, you will admire the very picturesque waterfalls of the Saut du Loup with emerald colored pools.
20 min
Admission included
Tourrettes-sur-Loup Stop 5
Then you will discover Tourrettes-sur-Loup, charming perched medieval village that is called "City of Violets”. On its streets, you will find the workshops of ceramists, painters, sculptors, leather craftsmen and weavers.
40 min
St-Paul-de-Vence Stop 6
To complete the tour you will visit one of the best-preserved fortified villages in the South of France, namely St Paul de Vence. There, walking through the narrow winding streets, vaulted alleyways and arcades, you will be transported back into the Middles Ages.
1h 30m

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Any hotel or private apartment in Nice

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infant seats are available on request, if it is made during booking
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour is subject to rescheduling or cancellation. The tour is also subject to cancellation in the event of logistical/mechanical issues outside the activity provider's control or sick staff. Please have a secondary time slot ready the next day if possible
  • This tour is available only from Nice
  • The pickup and drop off from places other than Nice is not provided
  • The total tour duration is 9 hours (Transportation from the pickup to drop off in Nice is already included in the total duration)

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Explore Nice

Day Trips from NicePrivate ToursMonaco & Èze Day TripsÈze Village ToursFood ToursWine Tours & TastingsSaint-Paul-de-Vence & Hilltop VillagesPerfume Workshops & Grasse ToursBoat Tours & CruisesBike & E-Bike ToursProvence, Verdon & Lavender Day TripsCannes & Antibes Day TripsPub Crawls & Night ToursWalking ToursSmall-Group Tours

Explore France

Paris Guided ToursBordeaux ExperiencesLyon ExperiencesMarseille Attractions
From € 125 / person