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title: Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul
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alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/tour-grasse-and-medieval-villages-of-gourdon-tourette-st-paul/
type: tour
city: Nice
country: France
price: 129
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [ar, en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 51 (Day Trips from Nice)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-22
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/tour-grasse-and-medieval-villages-of-gourdon-tourette-st-paul/
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# Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul

**Guidekin's take:** A full day by minivan from Nice into the hills behind the coast: the perfume town of Grasse, the clifftop village of Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Air-conditioned transport is included, lunch and drinks are not, and it is not advised for travellers with heart conditions. 4.94 from 50 reviews for 9h.

In our comparison: #19 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Knowledge of the history of the proposed medieval villages.
Professional and responsible conduct.
Punctuality in our Appointments.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 18+: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €129 per person
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: RIVIERA TOURS & SERVICES
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Arabic, English, French
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22

## Reviews

4.94 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50.

- 5 stars: 47 (94%)
- 4 stars: 3 (6%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the flexible guide and freedom to explore, though a few find the historical explanations lacking.

**Praised:**
- Friendly, flexible guides who accommodate requests and adjust the pace
- Historical background on the region and its medieval villages
- Time to explore each village independently without feeling rushed
- Comfortable vans and effective air conditioning
- Distinctive medieval villages and scenic roads between stops

**Complaints:**
- Some praise the historical commentary, while others want fuller or clearer explanations

Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-03-29 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Soda/Pop
- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Grasse** (3h) - FAT: World capital of perfumes, city of XI century , in the Middle Ages it is specialized in the tonnage of leather .As soon as you arrive, a guided and free tour of the Fragonard factory to understand the know-how of transforming flowers into perfumes, and you can even...
2. **Forteresse Medievale De Gourdon** (1h) - GOURDON: Medieval village perched, by its height and strategic position it was a satellite village, you discover its castle and its place of the SARRZZINS to admire its splendid views of the valley of wolf and Riviera...
3. **Tourrettes-sur-Loup** (1h 30m) - TOURETTE SUR WOLF: Discover the medieval houses in this charming village called village of Violettes, and enjoy an ice cream based on violet flower... This place simply plunges you into the life of the Middle Ages
4. **St-Paul-de-Vence** (1h 30m) - SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE: The most visited village of Riviera, by these lights its position make it a village of artists of 20th century such as Marc CHAGALL, MATISS, PICASSO and others. Walk along the ramparts to ascend to the village, are raised on the order of Francis I, to...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22
- 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.

## Meeting point

Go next to the bus stop in front of the entrance of post office
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9wc9Sw_QzRIRxxYvwnLh7Ws

Pickup points listed by the operator: 4

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #19 of 51** | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (50) | 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 #19 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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