--- title: Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/villages-m-di-vaux-grasse-gourdon-tourrettes-sur-loup-st-paul/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 129 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 124 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Time to wander each village rank_in_category: 25 of 51 (Day Trips from Nice) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/villages-m-di-vaux-grasse-gourdon-tourrettes-sur-loup-st-paul/ --- # Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul **Guidekin's take:** A guided full day through Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with enough time in each village to wander, taste local specialities and try the violet ice cream Tourrettes is known for. Pickup, drop-off and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; lunch and drinks are not. 4.84 from 124 reviews at €129 per person. In our comparison: #25 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the medieval villages of the hinterland of Nice, historic, authentic and full of charm, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.You will have enough time to discover each village. This guided tour will take you back in time, you will discover beautiful landscapes, breathtaking views, monuments, artisans, culinary specialties, violet ice cream.... An unforgettable day awaits you with a confirmed, friendly and passionate guide. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 31 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 31 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €129 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 124 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ride and Tourism - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.84 from 124 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 124. - 5 stars: 112 (90%) - 4 stars: 8 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and village variety; some felt too much time was spent at the perfume factory. **Praised:** - Engaging guides sharing local history, culture and practical recommendations - Distinct medieval villages with views of the valleys and coast - Free time to explore village streets, browse shops and have lunch - Comfortable vans for travelling between the villages **Complaints:** - Some enjoyed the perfume visit, while others felt too much time was spent there - Stone walkways need careful footing and suitable shoes - Public toilets sometimes lack toilet paper Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-12-05 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Excursion - Pick-up and drop-off - Air-conditioned vehicle - Guide ## Not included - Bottled water - Coffee and/or Tea - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Grasse** (2h 30m) - Once customers have been collected at the pick-up point, you will discover the city of Grasse, labeled "city of history and art", also listed by UNESCO as an "intangible heritage of humanity" since 2018. You will benefit from the information and explanations of the towns and... 2. **Gourdon** (1h 30m) - , one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France, built on a rocky base at an altitude of 750 m, nicknamed "Eagle's Nest" because it overlooks the Loup valley. Discover its ramparts, its 12th century medieval castle built by the Saracens with gardens designed by "Le... 3. **Tourrettes-sur-Loup** (1h 30m) - Discover the magnificent medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup on the road to the Gorges du Loup, all the charm of ancient villages located on a rocky spur overlooking the Mediterranean. Violet and olive are its main crops. You can admire its rampart houses, the town hall... 4. **St-Paul-de-Vence** (2h 30m) - Saint-Paul-de-Vence, discover this medieval village the most visited on the Côte d'Azur, with its fountains, its vaults, its craftsmen, its artists. Explore the pedestrian streets to discover its history and heritage, through the panels the history is revealed... Visit... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 31 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Camera - Confortable Shoes - Water - Cream Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 51** | €129 | 8h | 4.84 (124) | 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 #25 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/villages-m-di-vaux-grasse-gourdon-tourrettes-sur-loup-st-paul/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/?format=md