NICE · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 7 train experiences worth a day of a short trip, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 100% electric mini-train ride in Nice with panoramic views, 8-language audio, and a Castle Hill stop, great value for $16.
“Great value for money, scenic view points from Castle Hill”
Train from Nice on the Baroque Route, visit Saorge and Tende, hike in the Roya Valley, and enjoy a local alpine lunch.
“We had a fantastic experience on this tour into the Alps. Carmela was a wonderful guide and knowledgeable and charismatic. Thank you so much for the great tour.”
Historic train from Nice through the Alps, with two storybook villages, baroque and medieval sights, and optional hikes up to 12 km.
“This was by far my favourite tour. I enjoyed every second of it. The tour guide was super knowledgeable, funny and but the end of the day everyone felt like family. I would totally recommend this trip but you definitely need to be fit to do it. If hiking is your thing that this would be the perfect tour.”
Train through the Alps to Entrevaux and Annot on a guided trek with Vauban forts, cathedral visits, lunch, and optional lavender on select days.
“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”
A long day from Nice with an Alpine train, two medieval villages, and a tough hike option through Annot’s mystic forest.
“Our guide Cyril was the absolute BEST! This was one of the best tour experiences we have ever had. Very knowledgable and passionate about France, Nice and the surrounding area. The train ride scenery was stunning. The medieval villages were quaint and so well preserved. The lunch consisted of local cuisine and a beautiful local wine from the town Boucher, a family run business. Overall on scale of 10 Cyril made our experience a 15!”
Ride from Nice to Cannes by train and explore the Esterel red-rock coast, with history stops, art, and optional beach water time.
“This one-day tour took us by train from Nice to Cannes, through numerous picturesque towns and to Cap Esterel, a beautiful resort. Cyril guided us every step of the way and gave us lots of information about the area. It included a lunch at Cap Esterel and a stop in Antibes on the way back to Nice. It was an excellent tour and the price was all inclusive. Very worthwhile. One of the best tours we’ve done.”
A 45-minute electric train ride through Nice city center, with sheltered views, audio in 8 languages, and an easy way to cover key landmarks.
Every kind of day out of Nice, and the best of each.
