--- title: Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/train-exp-through-the-alps-royal-baroque-route-from-nice/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 789 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Mountains by rail, lunch in rank_in_category: 31 of 51 (Day Trips from Nice) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/train-exp-through-the-alps-royal-baroque-route-from-nice/ --- # Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice) **Guidekin's take:** A mountain train day from Nice into the Alps over viaducts and through tunnels, with guide, restaurant lunch and minivan links included, plus medieval villages, a monastery and castle ruins on foot. Expect a few kilometres of walking with uphill stretches; a two day version with a night in the valley exists. 4.79 from 789 reviews at €189 per person. In our comparison: #31 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview ⚠️ Normal physical conditions required (3-7km walk, some uphill for Monastery and Castle ruins) Get this Off-the-Beaten-Tracks Mountain Train Experience, now! Let it be through Alps mountains, canyons, viaducts & tunnels, get fresh air following 3 great valleys. Explore hidden gems & breathtaking landscapes into picturesque medieval villages (1 is labeled: "one of France's most beautiful villages") & many more. Lunch incl. in one of the best valley's restaurant. Visit its medieval jewels through unspoiled nature, ruins of castles, great panoramic points, a Monastery & a great Bronce Age Museum (option) - Short hike possible. A shuttle bus will permit us to jump from village to village by spectacular roads through canyons. Special Italian atmosphere (recently became French and great Alpine adventure, with history of wars & glory (WW2, Napoleon). You will love the tiny maze of medieval streets, a splendid baroque atmosphere in the monuments & how authentic is real Nice countryside. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point at 8am in front of the… - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €149: ages 12 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person for the With Restaurant For Lunch option; other options up to €400 - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 789 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nice Creative Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.79 from 789 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 749 of 789. - 5 stars: 693 (88%) - 4 stars: 56 (7%) - 3 stars: 23 (3%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, mountain scenery and village lunches; steep and uneven walks can be tiring **Praised:** - Guides who make local history engaging with stories and humour - Mountain views from the train and walks through medieval villages - Village restaurant lunches praised for flavour and quality - Attentive guides who adapt to travellers' needs **Complaints:** - Some find steep, uneven walks demanding, while others find the route easier than expected - Some report transport disruptions, while others describe smooth train and bus connections Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-01-12 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | With Restaurant For Lunch | €169 / person | Italian, Spanish, French, English | Best Local Food Restaurant: We select for you the Best restaurants in one of the villages | | 2nd day in the Alps - Night | €400 / person | Italian, Spanish, French, English | Night under the stars: Unusual accomodation in small hotel, guesthouse, inn or mountain refuge(dependng on season, availability & 2nd day program 2nd day into nature: Surprise depending on villages' events: hiking in nature, relax by the river, Mercantour National Park (petroglyphs) Meet the locals: We'll propose a program matching w/ your interests, if you want challenging activities (canyoning, hiking, via ferrata) Duration: 1 day: We will find you the best accomodation and a relaxing or challenging program Breakfast & lunch included: Local restaurant for lunch Return in Nice by train: 7PM TRAIN ride + Shuttles: Depending on the program established + village/locals? More nature?: If activities chosen: -how many miles/km and uphills max. you would like to adapt the itinerary (relax/medium/challenging) | ## What's included - Lunch of local food (excellent food) included (at least a main dish and a drink, sometimes starter) - Train ride through the Alps (3h30 during the all day), traintickets, bus shuttle and private minivan (30mn) included in the price - Driver/guide - Local professional guide expert of the valleys - Fuel surcharge - Live commentary on board - Local taxes - Guided visit of 2 beautiful villages ## Itinerary 1. **Gare de Nice Ville** (30m; admission included) - Meeting point at 7.55am in front of the main entrance of: Gare de Nice Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace, next the main entrance), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway (line 1) stop "Gare Thiers", follow up the black modern building during 2 minutes until the big... 2. **Monastere de Saorge** (45m; admission included) - Baroque jewell unique in France, a very surprising monument! Its peaceful location, spectacular and breathtaking panoramic views and atmosphere, the courtyard, the rooms, spaces, church and amazing gardens. A heaven of peace… 3. **Saorge** (1h 15m) - Classified Village : One of the most beautiful medieval village of France and the best of Nice countryside, with a Castle which was a natural and manmade stronghold of the Italian Kingdom. A must-see! The village offers spectacular views of the Alps and surrounding canyons.... 4. **Southern French Alps** (pass by, no stop) - Historic Trainline passing through the southern Alps along 3 main valleys connecting Nice & French Riviera with the highest peaks of southern Alps and northern Italy (Piedmont). Great French civil engineering of the beginning of the XXst century through see spectacular... 5. **La Brigue** (4h) - Beautiful medieval village nestled in a small valley of the Alps (historical wool & shepherds center) with its 7 wonders: ruins of the castle, spectaculars baroque monuments and its surprising cathedral, medieval engraved doors and labyrinth of tiny paved streets. We will... 6. **The Alps** (pass by, no stop) - We will be just at the entrance door of the Mercantour National Park, depending on the day and season itinerary can change for other villages as nice as Tende, could change if we have the chance to take you in nature or beautiful monuments & chapels. Possibility to visit a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Meeting point at 8am in front of the main entrance: Gare de Nice-Ville ("boulangerie Paul" terrace), 12 avenue Thiers, Nice (2mn walk from Tramway line 1 stop "Gare Thiers", follow black modern building Iconic). The guide will be waiting with a blue sign "Nice Creative Tours - Guided visits" Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJS9woOwbQzRIRgUPKR267gc0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Operates in all weather conditions (except if it rains all-day), please dress appropriately - The guide will send you a text message the day before the tour with the final details (temperature, weather, advises for clothing). If you want to check meteo forecast by yourself type on google: meteo Tende + day of tour) - There is only time departure at 8am from Gare de Nice-Ville, 12 avenue Thiers 06000 Nice (Boulangerie Paul) (we don't organize pick-up from hotel) - Good physical conditions required (there are some important uphills if you want to visit all the monuments) Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 51** | €189 | 11h | 4.79 (789) | 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 #31 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/day-trips-from-nice/?format=md ## More in Nice - All Nice tours: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/train-exp-through-the-alps-royal-baroque-route-from-nice/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/?format=md