Cimiez Monastery (Monastere de Cimiez) Tours and Activities

Visit one of the French Riviera’s most popular and beautiful destinations with a half-day shore excursion to Nice. Travel from the cruise port in Cannes along the scenic Middle Corniche road, soaking up spectacular coastal views as your guide shares insight into the Riviera’s history and culture. Visit highlights of Nice, including the Cours Saleya markets, the seaside Promenade des Anglais and the charming Place Garibaldi square in Old Town. Group numbers are limited to eight for a personalized small-group experience.

The coastal roads and hills around Nice offer a stunning backdrop for a bike tour and an electric bike means you can travel even further. On this tour, cycle through the countryside, visit the Roman ruins and Franciscan monastery atop Cimiez hill, enjoy dramatic views over the Bay of Angels, and explore the vineyards, perhaps stopping to enjoy wine tasting (own expense) along the way.

Discover the capital of the French Riviera on this private half-day tour of Nice from Cannes. Explore the atmospheric Old Town, walk the Promenade des Anglais, enjoy views of the Bay of Angels from Castle Hill, and admire the Roman ruins of Cimiez.

With this half-day private tour, you will discover Nice. The famous Promenade des Anglais. The Russian Cathedral. The Old Nice. The flower market. The Castle of Nice. Discover the second most visited city in France Nice, attracts nearly 6 million visitors every year. The Promenade des Anglais is the main avenue of the city. The Russian Cathedral is the second largest after that of Russia, and it is a sign of the existence of a large Russian community-based in Nice. Old Nice, well known for its flower market on Cours Saleya, its narrow streets are the most visited. Place Rossetti is the heart of the Old City with all its famous gelato shops, which beautify and refresh this beautiful place! The Castle of Nice gives a breathtaking view. The Castle leads its history of the Middle Ages. This tour is limited to a single booking of up to 4 people as it is a private tour with a private guide.

This tour will take you to places you might not otherwise see on a visit to Nice. Nice enjoys a rich history, defined in part by the city's setting between sea and hills. The sites included in this tour will give you an overview of this richness, and may fuel a desire to learn more. At the same time, you will enjoy touring the area by bike, the best way to experience Nice and the Côte d'Azur !