What to do and see in Var, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Sightseeing Tours

April 10, 2022 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in Var, France including Private Day Trip: Verdon Canyon & Castellane & Moustiers Villages from Cannes, Private Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon) Full-Day Tour, Toulon Shore Excursion: Seaside & countryside, Full-Day Private Toulon Shore Excursion: Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Calanques, Private eight hour tour to Aix en Provence and wine tasting, Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes , Private tour on the French Riviera with comfortable minivan.MONACO NICE ST PAUL, Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Nice, Cave Mary Magdalene in the Sainte Baume mountain, Gorges du Verdon Private Tour .
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1. Private Day Trip: Verdon Canyon & Castellane & Moustiers Villages from Cannes

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Discover the amazing natural beauty of Provence. By the Napoléon road, reach the hidden village of Castellane, medieval village and old top places of pilgrimage: “Gateway to the Verdon Gorges”. Step into adventure, in the heat of this “Majestic Canyon” and admire the steep peaks and the emerald green color Verdon River towards Point Sublime, belvedere over a dizzying panorama. Along the Gorges road, arrive at Sainte Croix’s lake, stunning turquoise lake that feeds from the Verdon River, surrounded by towering peaks, and capture the scenery on camera. Then travel to the pretty medieval town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, set among rocky mountains. Spend time exploring Moustiers' medieval streets at your own pace; there are tons of ceramics and pottery shops sure to catch your attention. Enjoy a lunch of regional Provençal specialties at a terrace cafe before beginning the journey back that will rock you by its relaxing sceneries

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By 836gerganar

we visited only one Rass winery, and in the review it was announced that we would visit 3 wineries. I do not like this. It made a bad impression on me that when we arrived at the Rass winery we were greeted with the finding that they had already closed for tourists today, but as a compromise they would take the trouble to open for us. The winery was not typical of Provence. There are also better wineries in the area, I expected more ...

2. Private Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon) Full-Day Tour

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Come and enjoy a fantastic day in a unique nature. You will visit medieval villages, nature and environments that affect both heart and soul. Paddle swim, just strolling around. Mix both culture and entertainment.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour

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Reviewed By JayAway

We took this tour in late December. I don't remember the driver/tour guide's name (sorry) but he was easy to talk to, gave us a lot of information. We started at the winery and met the winemaker George. George spoke only French so our tour guide helped translate but towards the end we were all able to converse a little. It was very cool to see how he ages the wine in the sun. We learned about his wine making process and then tasted several of his wines plus his olives. We bought some bottles to drink back at Nice and I wish we had bought more. The winery is full of beautiful paintings done by the winemaker's brother, who also designs the labels. We then went to St Paul-de-Vence and toured the little village. Since it was Christmas time, the village was decorated and was really very pretty. I recommend this tour if you have any interest in wine (and even if you don't because you might after this tour!). We were a family with 4 young adults, only one was a teen (I had to choose a category) to submit this review.

3. Toulon Shore Excursion: Seaside & countryside

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A tour to discover the authenticity of Provence and spend more time on site than on the road. Picturesque fishermen ports, markets, panoramas, vineyards, medieval villages... you will find here everything that make Provence unique.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

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4. Full-Day Private Toulon Shore Excursion: Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Calanques

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In this full-day private tour, take the opportunity to discover the highlights of Provence region. Our feature itinary will take you to Aix-en-Provence and Cassis fishing village along scenic roads in an informative friendly and fun way. Also we an tailor make different itinaries to show you off the beaten track sites such as Sanary sur Mer and Bandol fishing villages, La Cadiere d'Azur or Evenos hilltop medieval villages across the dramatic panoramas of the Sainte Baume mountain. As it is a private tour, your guide will be happy to personalize the itinerary according to your own preferences.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By jkl49

We took the day tour of Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo. The driver was friendly and informative. Loved Eze and Monaco. The Monte Carlo area was disappointing...just not our thing, I guess. Did not like the perfume factory tour along the way. The highlight was Eze, and the wonderful driver, Alessandro.

5. Private eight hour tour to Aix en Provence and wine tasting

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Take the road straightforward from Nice to Aix en Provence. During your free time see the famous place de Rotonde, visit the old historic center, take time for lunch. On the way back stop and see the vinyards, get a taste of the wine of the Provence

Inclusions: Experienced guide

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Reviewed By voicua569

Monte Carlo trip was awsome! The guide was very nice and profi good travel conditions and the wiews where great

6. Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes

Gare de Cannes, 4 Place de la Gare, 06400 Cannes, France Azur Wine Tours
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Escape the city, and enjoy an indulgent introduction to the wines of Provence: this full-day, small-group tour makes exploring and tasting simple. Following pickup from your Nice or Mougins hotel, travel aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. With your expert wine guide, you’ll enjoy tours and tutored tastings at three different wineries, including an historic, Cru Classé Château and a boundary-pushing, natural wine producer (Nice region). Sip delicious Reds, Whites, and of course Provence’s famous Rosé wines, and pause for lunch in one of the vineyards (lunch own expense). Pick up at 9.30 am in Cannes or at your accommodation (Cannes region). Highlights: • Leave all the driving and planning to someone else on this seamless tour • Round-trip transit from your hotel/villa in air-conditioned comfort • Introduction to Provence wines with you expert wine guide • Visit three top wineries, and enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and tutored tastings

Inclusions: Wine tastings (about 15 different wines), Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By Bengan69

Peter was an amazing tour guide and we got to experience some of the most interesting places I have ever seen in SoF.

7. Private tour on the French Riviera with comfortable minivan.MONACO NICE ST PAUL

Tourist Office Nice Côte D'Azur, Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice, France Dream Tours
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Dream Tours is a tour company with 20 years of expertise of guiding . Since 1998 that it is established in Monaco and on the French Riviera, The Dream Tours team offers to its clients tourist transport services, individual transfers or in group. We propose to guide you in comfortable minibus 8 places Mercedes, with a driver at your service. Our team is made of polyglot tour guides: English, French, Italian (and other languages on request). We are partnered with hotels, tourist offices, incentive companies.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrées musées et dépenses personnelles.

Reviewed By a_komaroff_cannata

we scheduled custom tour with Alain during out cruise stop and he went above & beyond for us, I didn't expect much because we only had about 6h but he was able to accommodate everything in a timely manner and even squeezed an excursion to Russian orthodox church in Nice which my parents were really grateful to see - no other private operators I asked were willing to do that! we absolutely fell in love with Nice (also we did visit monaco, monte carlo & cannes during our tour) and planning to get back just to walk again those little streets he showed us! we highly recommend Alain to our friends and relatives!

8. Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Nice

Hôtel Nice Beau Rivage, 24 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice, France Azur Wine Tours
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Escape the city, and enjoy an indulgent introduction to the wines of Provence: this full-day, small-group tour makes exploring and tasting simple. Following pickup from your Nice or Mougins hotel, travel aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. With your expert wine guide, you’ll enjoy tours and tutored tastings at three different wineries, including an historic, Cru Classé Château and a boundary-pushing, natural wine producer (Nice region). Sip delicious Reds, Whites, and of course Provence’s famous Rosé wines, and pause for lunch in one of the vineyards (lunch own expense). Pick up at 9.30 am in Nice or at your accommodation. Highlights: • Leave all the driving and planning to someone else on this seamless tour • Round-trip transit from your hotel/villa in air-conditioned comfort • Introduction to Provence wines with you expert wine guide • Visit three top wineries, and enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and tutored tastings

Inclusions: Wine tastings (about 15 different wines), Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: from 25€ /pers.

Reviewed By fullahr94

Peter was great! He was our guide for the day and he truly made our day special. We had so much fun and enjoyed 3 different vineyards. I would recommend to anyone who wants to do a Winde tour

9. Cave Mary Magdalene in the Sainte Baume mountain

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Discovery of the Sainte Baume mountain, a famous Christian pilgrimage destination and one of the finest belvedere in Provence. Hike through the unique Forest of Sainte Baume, on the steps of famous and anonymous pilgrims. Cave/ grotto Saint Mary Magdalene, a famous place of pilgrimage Visit of the Basilica Saint Mary Magdalene in Saint Maximin, masterpiece of gothic art,

Inclusions: Private transportation, Private tour with lecturer guide specialized in pilgrimages and spiritual tours

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10. Gorges du Verdon Private Tour

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This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. The Haute Provence offers impressive Canyons, the Gorges du Verdon, dug by the river of the same name. You will discover the huge lake of Sainte Coix and stop in magical places in the heart of nature. You will enjoy the Grand Canyon of France, along with a visit to the 16th century village Castellane (gateway to the Gorges of the Verdon, nestled at the foot of its famous Roc) and pottery-centric village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (the Capital of Fayence) and famous lavender fields (June-August).

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transfert from/to hotel, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Tanaya D

It's a bit late to write this review since we have taken this trip in June 2019 but it does not seem fair to not write about this trip. It was an exceptional day... exceptional experience. This trip was the highlight of our Nice trip. Our guide, Karen, was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. There are few things which made this trip unforgettable ... 1. The pick up and drop off : The pick up was on time and so was the drop of. So, if someone has other plans, they can easily pursue that. 2. Karen ( of course ) : She is an absolute gem. She is very friendly, helpful which is why we never felt like we were on a trip with tour guide rather we felt like we were bunch of friends .. enjoying our day in sun... in a road trip along french riviera and the medieval villages of Nice. The tour was very detailed and full of information. She explained the history of Nice, the history of the medieval villages, the distinct character of each villages. She is very knowledgeable and trust me when I say 'Knowledgeable' as she studied anthropology .. so all of these are basically her forté. The most important part is.. she never force the information on you.. she makes a friendly conversation and if you are paying attention, you will know lot of things. She was very attentive to all the details like where we can get good food, where we can have water or refill our bottles etc as these things are very important for such a long duration trip. 3. The itinerary : The itinerary is the another thing, which in my opinion, is a key point to make this trip outstanding. The places, which are included in this trip, are near to each other and all are in same direction. It would give you more time to the actual destinations then on the road. I would highly recommend this tour. When I think back, this trip still puts up a smile in my face. Thank you Bingo Tour for such an excellent trip...day...memory !

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