Looking for the best wine tours in Nice?
Well, you are definitely in the right place.
Since moving to Nice, I have fallen in love with the wine culture here and have been able to explore some of the amazing wineries and vineyards in the region (trust me, there’s nothing quite like a glass of local rosé on a summer day in the South of France!).
With that in mind, I have compiled a list of some of the best wine tours in the area so that you can make the most out of your stay here and experience all the wonderful flavors and aromas that the French Riviera has to offer.
Don’t have time to read about all the tours on the list? No worries — the best wine tour from Nice is hands down this Private Provence Wine Tour. It has about more than 60 excellent reviews, so you can’t go wrong.
⭐ SUMMARY: THE BEST WINE TOUR FOR…
A private adventure to some of the most beautiful places in France: Calanques of Cassis, Aix-en-Provence & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Private wine tasting in 3 stunning chateaus in Provence: Private Provence Wine Tour from Nice
For a lovely afternoon tour: 4 Hour Provence Organic Wine Wine Tasting Tour
For exploring charming medieval towns: Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne, and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice
For a food & wine tour (plus dinner!) in Nice: Afternoon Walking Food & Wine Tour with Dinner
For wine tasting in St-Paul de Vence: Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice
To learn about wine: Wine Tasting: Tour de France
Keep reading for a detailed description of each of the tours.
Also, to make the most out of your trip to beautiful Nice, check out the Best Boat Trips and Tours From Nice, the best Food Tours in Nice, and our guide to the Best Things to Do in Nice.
10 Best Wine Tours from Nice
1- Calanques of Cassis, Aix-en-Provence & Wine Tasting Private Tour
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 9 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
Explore some of Provence’s most charming places and delicious wines in this all-day tour from Nice.
In the morning, your private guide tour will take to Aix-en-Provence, known for its beautiful markets and historic fountains.
Then, you will head to Cassis, one of the most beautiful places in France, where you will sail and see incredible views before ending the day with a wine tasting.
The most memorable was for sure our tour guide, Joe. Amazing guy, extremely well mannered and super knowledgeable. He shared so many cool info with us and made the trip really enjoyable.
– Adina
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2- Private Provence Wine Tour from Nice
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 8 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
Your group will love this private Provençal wine tour, where you will discover Nice’s countryside and tour some of the best wineries (3 in total!) in the region.
Had such an amazing day and awesome tour. I would HIGHLY recommend taking the tour through Provence if you have an opportunity. My goodness.
I was so happy we booked the tour. Definitely worth the fare and I would do it again.
– Courtney
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3- Private Bellet Wine Tasting Day Trip
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
Discover, Bellet, one of the most traditional wine regions in the South of France.
In this tour, you will visit 3 different vineyards (including Chateau de Cremat!), learn about the region’s history, and of course, taste some delicious wines.
Our guide, Antony, was a joy and treated us like VIP’s.
We were able to see places and things we never would have been exposed to on our own.
The wineries and vintners were hospitable and we were able to see a corporate style of wine making and a family vineyard. Learned much and highly recommend this experience for the vineyards, the scenery and the guide.
– Liso
4- 4 Hour Provence Organic Wine Wine Tasting Tour
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
If you are short on time, this tour might be perfect for you.
Visit two beautiful organic wineries while you learn about winemaking and taste regional wines and specialties (like violet flowers and chocolate.)
Provence is renowned for its fine wines and this half-day tasting tour from Nice visits two of the region’s organic wineries.
We enjoyed our half-day wine tasting! The four-hour tasting was perfect – it left plenty of time to enjoy our morning and still make it back in time for dinner.
We especially enjoyed our visit to Domaine de la Source. The wine was lovely, and the winemaker and family were hospitable.
Highly recommend this tasting for an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
– Laura
5- Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne, and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 8 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
Spend a day exploring some of the French Riviera’s most charming medieval villages in this wine tour from Nice.
Admire dramatic cliffs, adorable towns, and lavender fields, and finally, tour the world-famous Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse before heading to Gourdon and Valbonne.
On the way back to Nice, you will stop at Chateau de Cremate for an unforgettable wine tasting.
Very nice trip with several spectacular views! You get to see another part of the Provence than only the coastline.
Gourdon was a very nice small village in the mountain. In Grasse we were on the Fragonard parfumerie and got a tour witch was interesting.
In Valbonne we had lunch and got a short walk afterwards. On the Cremant castle we got a small tour around the castle and tasted some vine.
– Synne
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6- Afternoon Walking Food & Wine Tour with Dinner
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
For a perfect afternoon in NIce, enjoy this walking food & wine tour led by a passionate local guide, who will take you to all of Old Nice’s hidden gems before ending the night in a delicious local restaurant
Absolutely the best Food/Wine tour I have been on.
Ally was amazing & took us to so many unique locations. She is passionate about what she does and offers the best experience of Old Nice.
She supports the local establishments and gives great recommendations outside of the tour.
– Kim
7- Provence Village Tour with Wine and Produce Tasting
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 9 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
Taste delicious local wines at the beautiful village of Saint-Jeannet.
During this day tour, you will also stop in Biot, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, and a stunning waterfall.
I recommend this tour 100%.
We had an incredible experience since we were alone with our guide. We visited beautiful towns on the blue coast and the vineyard was unforgettable.
– Get Your Guide Review
8- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
In this wonderful wine tour from Nice, you will visit a winery in Saint Jeannet before heading to Saint-Paul de Vence, one of the gems of the South of France.
We did a half day wine tasting and tour to Saint Paul de Vence.
The wine tasting was fantastic and very laid back. We got to try 8 different wines and they really were beautiful.
– John
9- Nice Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
Taste delicious provençal cuisine on this walking tour in Nice.
Your guide will show you the region’s best specialties and food shops while teaching you about how locals actually shop and cook in their daily life
This was our second time doing this tour with Marion and as always she delivered.
A wonderful selection of local foods and market tasting, followed by wine tasting was a perfect way to enjoy Nice.
Marion is one of the tour guides I have experienced and her love of the food in Nice is infectious.
– Andrew
10- Wine Tasting: Tour de France
⭐️ RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | 🍷 BOOK NOW
If you are interested in learning about the universe of wine, this experience might be perfect for you.
In the company of a small group, you will learn about France’s best wine regions, and wine production, and, of course, taste some of the finest French wines.
Discovering the world of French wine while in Nice.
Our expectations were exceeded! We had a great time during the wine tasting with Julia.
She had interesting information on the wines and wine production both locally and for the other regions as well. She also was more than capable to answer all our questions with knowledge and humour.
We highly reccomend this for anyone visiting Nice!
– Phil
What to bring to a wine tour?
Some items that will definitely come in handy when you go on a wine tour, include:
• A brim sun hat (I really love this one)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (I live for the EltaMD one)
• A notebook and pen for taking notes
• Water bottle to stay hydrated
Other tours & fun things to do in Nice
Besides exploring the wine country, there are many other wonderful things to do in Nice.
These are some of our favorites:
These are some of our favorites:
- Climb to the stairs of Castle Hill for one of the best views of Nice
- Explore Nice’s culinary scene on a food tour
- Walk along Promenade des Anglais
- Go on a day trip to Monaco, Antibes, and Éze
- See art at Musée Chagall and Musée Matisse
- Learn about Nice’s history and Old Town on a walking tour
Wine Tours in Nice: Frequently Asked Questions
What wines are from the South of France?
The South of France is home to some truly incredible wines that are beloved by oenophiles all over the world. From rosés and whites to reds and sparkling wines, there is something for everyone here.
The main grapes of the region are Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Carignan.
What are the main wine regions of France?
France is divided into four main wine regions: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and the South of France. Each region has its own unique characteristics, from the soil type and climate to the grape varieties used.
What wine is Nice famous for?
Nice is mostly famous for its rosé wine. You can read more about Nice’s history with wine here.
Conclusion: The Best Nice Wine Tours
That’s a wrap! now you are ready to enjoy some of the best wine tastings in Nice, France.
I hope you love all the wonderful wines this region has to offer – I know I do!
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