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title: Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice
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alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/full-day-shared-tour-provence-and-its-medieval-villages-from-nice/
type: tour
city: Nice
country: France
price: 125
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.73
reviews: 67
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Grasse, Gourdon, waterfalls
rank_in_category: 34 of 51 (Day Trips from Nice)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice

**Guidekin's take:** 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 67 reviews at €125 per person.

In our comparison: #34 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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…

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 189 pickup points
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €63: ages 0 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 189 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €125 per person
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: BINGO TOUR
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.73 from 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 67.

- 5 stars: 57 (85%)
- 4 stars: 6 (9%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the villages, views and free time; some find the historical commentary too limited.

**Praised:**
- Medieval villages and hilltop views receive consistent praise
- Friendly, engaging guides offer useful local recommendations
- Many find enough free time to explore each village
- A sociable atmosphere in small groups

**Complaints:**
- Some praise the commentary, while others report little historical context before exploring on their own
- Winding roads draw repeated warnings about motion sickness

Written by Guidekin from the 51 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-08-30 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Food & Drink
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Grasse** (45m) - 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.
2. **You will have an opportunity to visit a famous perfume factory Fragonard** (45m)
3. **Gourdon** (1h 30m) - 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.
4. **Cascades du Saut du Loup** (20m; admission included) - On the way, you will admire the very picturesque waterfalls of the Saut du Loup with emerald colored pools.
5. **Tourrettes-sur-Loup** (40m) - 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.
6. **St-Paul-de-Vence** (1h 30m) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 189

## Good to know

- 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)

## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #34 of 51** | €125 | 9h | 4.73 (67) | shared |
| [Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour](/france/nice/tours/eze-and-monaco-private-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €670 per group | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private |
| [Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice](/france/nice/tours/provence-wine-tour-small-group-tour-from-nice/?format=md) | €176 | 8h | 4.92 (405) | shared |
| [French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour](/france/nice/tours/french-riviera-dolce-vita-electric-fiat-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 4h | 4.91 (507) | shared |

Ranked #34 of 51 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. 19 of 51 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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