Italian Riviera, 9-Hour Day

From Nice: Italian Riviera, Monaco, & Monte Carlo Tour

★ 4.5 49 reviews

9 hours, hotel pickup listed, free cancellation.

from $110.43 per person

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Duration: 9 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Bingo Tour

Overview

This nine-hour outing from Nice packs three countries' worth of sightseeing into one long day: an Italian market town, the pastel border city of Menton, and the Principality of Monaco with its old-town Rock and Monte Carlo. BINGO TOUR runs it in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package. Commentary is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

The Italian leg centres on the open-air and covered markets, where the listing highlights leather goods and handbags at good prices, plus free time for lunch and a taste of Italian food. From there the route hugs the coast back through Menton, nicknamed the pearl of France, before climbing to Monaco's old town, the Prince's Palace, the cathedral and the Exotic Garden, with its view over the Mediterranean.

The day closes with a drive along the Formula 1 circuit into Monte Carlo, home of the famous casino and the Hotel de Paris. It suits anyone based in Nice who wants a structured taste of Italy and Monaco in a single day without hiring a car.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Shared or private tour (depending on option selected)

Not Included

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Admission fees

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in NicePickup and drop-off at the hotel are included, and reviewers describe the collection as punctual.
Drive to the Italian RivieraTravel by air-conditioned vehicle across the border into Italy with a professional guide on board.
Italian market townBrowse the open-air and covered markets, known for leather goods and handbags at good prices. There is free time for lunch and Italian food, and reviewers mention ample shopping time in Sanremo.
MentonA stop in the colorful French border town the listing calls the pearl of France. One reviewer had about an hour there, enough for a walk, a quick bite and some shopping, though timing can vary.
Monaco old townExplore the old town on the Rock, seeing the Prince's Palace and the cathedral.
Exotic GardenWalk in the Exotic Garden and take in the view over the Mediterranean. Admission fees are not included in the tour price.
Monte CarloDrive along the Formula 1 race circuit to Monte Carlo, with its famous casino and the Hotel de Paris. One reviewer also visited the casino during the stop.
Return and drop-offDrive back to Nice with hotel drop-off included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day run more smoothly, based on the listing and what travellers have reported.

Bring your passport. The listing is explicit that a passport is required. You cross from France into Italy and back, so carry it on you rather than leaving it on the bus.
Comfortable shoes. The old town of Monaco sits on the Rock, so expect slopes.
A full day out. The tour runs nine hours, and at least one reviewer noted the day ran long because of traffic. Plan for nothing else that evening.
Shared or private. The listing offers a shared or private tour depending on the option selected at booking. One reviewer described travelling in a small group of six and found the mix comfortable.
Food and entry fees. Food, drinks, tips and admission fees are not included. Budget for lunch in Italy and any entries such as the Exotic Garden or the casino.
Guides who adapt. Reviewers often mention guides who share local detail, give insider tips and adjust free time to the group's interests. Several also praise the comfortable, air-conditioned transport on the longer drives.

Common issues. The main limits are cost and pace: food, drinks, tips and all admission fees are excluded, so the headline price covers transport, guide and pickup only. One reviewer found the casino square partly blocked because of an event, so the final stop may not always match expectations.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice are included, along with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. One reviewer describes the pickup as punctual, and another reported being collected even after a last-minute booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour lasts nine hours. It covers the Italian Riviera markets, Menton, Monaco's old town and Monte Carlo, so set aside a full day for it.

Are Food And Drinks Included?

No. Food and drinks are excluded, as are tips and admission fees. You get free time for lunch in Italy, so bring money for the meal and any shopping at the markets.

What Should I Bring?

Bring your passport, which the listing lists as required, since you cross an international border. Comfortable walking shoes are also advised by reviewers, along with money for lunch, entry fees and market purchases.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for the full terms before you commit if your plans are uncertain.

Is The Tour Shared Or Private?

The listing offers a shared or private tour depending on the option selected at booking.