Best Things to Do in Nice for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Parc Phœnix and A gentle ride on a small electric train with panoramic views, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.2 · 13,002 reviews
Spend a relaxed morning at Parc Phœnix, where gardens and animals share the same green grounds in Nice. Walk through the tropical glasshouse, then watch otters, wallabies, flamingos, and tamarins in their habitats.
★ 4.3 · 1,335 reviews
Settle into the little electric train on the Promenade des Anglais for an unhurried look at Nice. Ride up to Castle Hill, pause at the lookout over the Bay of Angels, and listen to commentary in your language.
★ 4.6 · 4,837 reviews
Stroll through Promenade du Paillon, a green ribbon of fountains and shade in the heart of Nice. Let the kids splash by the water jets, then linger by the reflecting pool as evening lights come on.
★ 4.7 · 10,395 reviews
Visit Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a seaside villa on Cap Ferrat wrapped in nine themed gardens. Tour its furnished rooms, then wander the terraces and garden styles with the Mediterranean in view.
★ 4.6 · 3,661 reviews
Hop aboard the one-hour Villefranche Bay sightseeing cruise from Nice's port. Listen to bilingual commentary as you pass hilltop villages, Cap Ferrat villas and the Promenade des Anglais from the sea.
★ 4.2 · 3,291 reviews
See Nice from the top deck of its hop-on hop-off bus. Ride past the waterfront and old town, then hop off wherever a stop catches your eye, including Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Lose yourself in Vieux Nice, the ochre-hued old town tucked behind the seafront. Wander narrow lanes and baroque churches, browse the market streets, and settle into a lively square for a meal or evening drink.
★ 5.0 · 145 reviews
Drive the French Riviera's coastline from Nice to Menton with a knowledgeable guide. Pass Cap Ferrat and Monaco and see Menton's gardens.
★ 4.7 · 1,225 reviews
Stroll around Port Lympia, Nice's colourful harbour lined with pastel facades. Watch fishing boats and yachts bob in the basin, and settle at a quayside spot for a slow look at the waterfront.
★ 4.7 · 25,892 reviews
Climb Colline du Château for the best panorama over Nice's Old Town, port and sea. Follow the paths up past the waterfall, pause at the viewpoints, and stop at the cafe before heading back down.
★ 4.8 · 238 reviews
Tour Nice at your own pace in a private electric vélo-taxi. Pass the seafront and Old Town with a local driver who explains the sights.
Escape the seafront crowds and head uphill to Cimiez, Nice's calm, villa-lined hill district. Explore the Roman ruins, wander through the monastery gardens and olive groves, and take in views over the city below.
★ 4.3 · 469 reviews
Step into Maison Auer, a historic confiserie in Nice with an old-world atmosphere. Admire the displays of chocolates, macarons and fruit sweets, and choose a gift set to take home.
★ 4.7 · 254 reviews
Pedal an e-bike along the seafront and see Nice at your own pace. A relaxed outing for couples and families with easy riding.
★ 4.5 · 5,375 reviews
Wander the Marché aux Fleurs on Cours Saleya, Nice's colourful morning market. Stroll past stalls of fresh flowers, local produce and handmade souvenirs, and sample Niçois street food as you go.
★ 4.5 · 4,660 reviews
Walk up to the Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez, where a Roman amphitheatre sits among rose-scented gardens. Explore the ancient arena, then spread out a picnic on the lawns.
★ 4.6 · 4,056 reviews
Climb to Fondation Maeght, the hilltop museum above Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Wander between galleries and open-air courtyards to see Calder, Miró and Chagall works, then break for a meal in the garden restaurant.
★ 4.7 · 1,002 reviews
Sail along the Riviera coast to Monaco and spend the day exploring at your pace. Visit the palace, the casino or the Oceanographic Museum.
★ 4.4 · 276 reviews
Sail from Nice to Sainte-Marguerite Island for a day of nature and swimming. Wander shaded botanical trails, spot birds, cool off in clear water, and catch the evening ferry back to the city.
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★ 4.5 · 6,929 reviews
Travel from Nice to Èze and Monaco on this five-hour half-day trip. Browse the medieval village, discover how perfume is made, then walk Monaco's old town and Monte-Carlo's Casino Square.
★ 4.1 · 15,237 reviews
Duck into Centre Commercial NICETOILE when the weather turns or you need a practical break. Browse mid-range shops for clothes, homewear and gifts, then refuel at the clean, modern food court.
★ 4.6 · 10,858 reviews
Discover the onion domes of Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas, a corner of Russian Orthodox Nice. Step inside the richly decorated church, then stroll its gardens and photograph the exterior.
★ 4.3 · 712 reviews
Take a break at Parc du Ray, a roomy and tidy park in Nice made for families. Let children loose on the playground while you rest in the shade or stretch on the open lawn.
★ 4.7 · 342 reviews
Visit Molinard Nice and create a perfume that is entirely your own. Blend fragrance notes in a guided workshop with friendly staff, then leave with your custom scent.
★ 4.7 · 5,253 reviews
Meet Apollo at Fontaine du Soleil, the bronze centrepiece of Nice's Place Masséna. Circle the fountain, take in the red-ochre square and walk on towards the seafront.
★ 4.7 · 483 reviews
Visit the perfume capital and some of Provence's loveliest hill villages in one day from Nice. End with a walk through Saint-Paul-de-Vence's medieval lanes.
★ 4.7 · 4,649 reviews
Step into Nice's neo-Gothic landmark, the Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. Admire the twin-towered facade, then walk the nave to see the stained glass colour the stone interior.
★ 4.7 · 10,899 reviews
Climb to the Jardin Exotique d'Èze, a clifftop succulent garden crowning a medieval village. Follow the terraced paths past cacti and sculptures, and pause at the lookouts above the Mediterranean.
★ 4.7 · 574 reviews
Step into the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts in Villeneuve-Loubet, a tribute to the chef behind the peach melba. Admire chocolate sculptures and exhibits on French gastronomy, with a play corner to keep younger visitors entertained.
★ 4.3 · 988 reviews
Step into the National Sports Museum in Nice, a modern space devoted to sport from the 16th century to today. Try the giant table football and fitness challenges, then browse the collections of historic sporting memorabilia.
Nice · 🌳 Nature
Parc Phœnix
2h
Nice · 🧭 Tours
A gentle ride on a small electric train with panoramic views
50 min
Promenade du Paillon
45 min
Nice · 🏛️ Landmark
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
2h30
Nice · 🎭 Entertainment
1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay
1h
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3h
Nice · 🚶 Neighborhoods
old nice
The Riviera from Nice to Menton: Between Pearls and Palm Trees
10h
Port Lympia
30 min
Colline du Château
1h30
Private guided Tour by electric taxi bike
1h45
Cimiez
Nice · 🛍️ Shopping
Maison Auer
20 min
Nice · ⚽ Sport
Holland Bikes Tours & Rentals – Location de vélos & Bike Tours Nice
Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice
Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez
Nice · 🎨 Museum
Fondation Maeght
Nice to Monaco Round-Trip Ferry Tickets
8h
Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice
6h
Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip
5h
Centre Commercial NICETOILE
1h15
Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice
Parc du Ray
Molinard Nice
Fontaine du Soleil
15 min
Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour
Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption
Jardin Exotique d’Èze
Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts
National Sports Museum