Evening Tours in the French Riviera: 13 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64Our pick

Set out from Port Lympia in a small group of up to 12 with guides such as Leo and Jean-Baptiste. Cruise past Cap-Ferrat, stop to swim and snorkel in Villefranche Bay, enjoy wine and homemade Niçois snacks, then watch the sunset near Cap de Nice. The RIB can move fast, so bring a towel and expect an active ride.

“I loved all of it! But it could be even better with more than one kind of snack offered. I also think potential customers need warning that it's a RIB and goes very fast at times. I loved that but my friend wasn't too happy. Swimming was fab, but it's off the side of thd boat into deep water. Not for those who don't like getting out of their depth and you havd to climb up a ladder to get back in. That's hard work and I needed help. But I did love the whole experience.”

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2.Côte d’Azur: Evening Catamaran Cruise with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Spend two hours on a large catamaran near Saint-Tropez, Cavalaire, or Cogolin, watching the coast glow at sunset. Captain Vianney, Ryan, Clément, and other crew members may host the trip, with an aperitif, music, cushions, and a swimming stop. Bring your own meal or order the €18 lunchbox option from Cogolin 48 hours ahead.

“We had such a great time. The crew was exceptional and super fun. Gracias al casi-mexicano que nos hizo pasar una super trade :) Until next time!”

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3.Saint-Raphaël : Sunset Cruise Cape Dramont & Golden Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 179 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Set out from Saint-Raphaël’s Old Port on a two-hour catamaran cruise toward Cap Dramont and Île d’Or. You’ll watch the Esterel’s red rocks change color, stop for an aperitif and soft drinks, and have access to paddleboards and water toys. French and English are spoken, though commentary may favor French.

“Ras Merci à toutes l’équipe Nous avons passé un super moment 🥰”

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4.Nice: Sunset Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 3h 30m · from $102

Spend 3.5 hours walking Nice from Place Massena to Place Garibaldi, stopping for chocolate, olive oil, cheese, wine, socca, pissaladière, and ice cream. Guides such as Isabelle, Leo, and Rachel add local stories in English or French. The $102 price includes a full meal, four food stops, water, and one alcoholic drink.

“Our tour guide Camille was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and conscientious of time, so we spent just enough time on each stop before moving to the next one”

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5.Monaco & Monte-Carlo by night

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Leave Nice at 7:30 p.m. for a small-group evening trip to Monaco and Monte-Carlo. You’ll stop at the Moyenne Corniche, explore Monaco independently, visit the casino area, and ride the full Formula 1 circuit. English is offered, pickup is available, and guides such as Matt, Igor, and Giorgi have earned strong praise.

“Matt our guide was a real gem very knowledgeable pleasant he made it all happen for . He was so flexible and took us to many places with ease I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him 10 stars for him”

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6.Nice Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Start near Place Massena at 5 pm and follow an English-speaking guide through central Nice and the Old Town. Taste local sweets, olive oil, barbajuan, cheese, wine, tapenade, socca, and pissaladière across five stops. Guides such as Leo, Lena, Vanessa, and Patricia add city stories, though the pace involves plenty of walking and some tastings are small.

“This was a fabulous tour! 5 out of 5. Our tour guide Vanessa was the best. She was knowledgeable, engaging, kind and fun. She was sensitive to our mobility issues as my husband had recently hurt his back. We were grateful that the tour had comfortable spots for us to sit and enjoy the food and ambience. The food was delicious and plentiful. We tried many local specialties, and enjoyed some wine as well. We were very full at the end of the tour - and very happy. We gained an understanding of the beautiful historic area and enjoyed the evening energy of this area. This was a highlight of…”

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7.Private Sunset Tour in Solar Boat near Nice and Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Set out from Beaulieu-sur-Mer with your private group for an 80-minute sunset cruise on SeaZen’s silent, solar-powered boat. An English-speaking captain such as Jean-Michel, Guillaume, or William may point out Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Villa Kerylos, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Eze, and coastal chapels from the water. The boat returns to the same marina.

“I highly recommend this tour. The scenery and tour are both great. The boat is very quiet and it feels exclusive to be amongst all the yachts and villas.”

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8.Saint Tropez: Evening Catamaran Party with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Best value

Join Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran at Quai Guepratte for a three-hour evening cruise around the Saint Tropez Gulf. You get a welcome drink, DJ music, open deck space, underwater lights, and views of beaches and shorelines from the water. Food and extra drinks cost more, and there is no swim stop.

“Bella esperienza al tramonto. Musica con dj e suggestivi panorami. Disponibili a bordo taglieri hot dog e drink. Consigliato”

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9.Sunset Bliss: Boat Excursion with Aperitif on French Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Cruise from Nice in a small group of up to 12, passing Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Your skipper may include local insights, music, a quick high-speed run, swimming and snorkeling time, wine, and Niçoise specialties such as pissaladière. Guides including JB and Leo are praised for their friendly hosting.

“The crew were very kind and relaxed. We enjoyed speeding around, enjoying the scenery. Our trip was filled with newly weds, and we all enjoyed talking and telling stories. We drank, we swam, we had a great time. It was beautiful and romantic. Would highly recommend this evening on the water!”

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10.Nice: Evening Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 3h 30m · from $153

Spend 210 minutes walking from Place Masséna into Nice’s Old Town with a food-focused guide. You’ll make 6 to 8 tasting stops for local dishes, wine, cured meats, cheese, chocolate, pastries, and a secret bite. Groups are limited to 10, and guide Heloise has earned special praise for her warm manner and local advice.

“Heloise was a very friendly and well informed guide for our food tour of Nice. We were lucky to be the only people for that tour and she was very attentive, making the most of the time. There was a good variety of tastings (although as at one of the stops the quantity was for four people we didn't need to eat again that day) and the opportunity to try several wines. Pairing a local red wine with a charcuterie and cheeses seemed an odd recommendation, but Heloise knows what she is talking about and we were very happy to follow any further advice that she gave. Her photography skills…”

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11.Nice: Private Sunset Tour on Solar Powered Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1h 20m · from $172

Set out from Beaulieu-sur-Mer with a private English or French speaking guide aboard SeaZen’s 100 percent solar-powered boat. Over 80 calm minutes, see Villa Kerylos, Villa Ephrussi Rothschild, La Réserve, Royal Riviera, and Villa David Niven. The license-free boat lets you take the wheel under supervision.

“It was a special experience! Beautiful views and a friendly guide. My son even got to steer the boat. Highly recommend!”

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12.Monaco by Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nice or Villefranche-sur-Mer in a private Mercedes minivan with local guide Mago. Visit medieval Eze, Monaco’s Prince’s Palace, the Formula 1 circuit, and Monte Carlo Casino. The evening is tailored to your interests, with time for photos, dinner, drinks, or casino entry.

“This excursion was beyond my expectations. Our tour guide was excellent. If you have Mago as your guide, you can expect an awesome experience. He was so knowledgeable in his the history of France. We learned a lot and he made it fun to learn. I highly recommend this excursion”

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13.Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze Landscape Day & Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 31 reviews · 9 hours

From Nice, your private guide drives you along the Moyenne Corniche to Eze, then on to Monaco’s old town, Prince’s Palace area and Oceanographic Museum. You’ll finish in Monte Carlo with dinner time, casino options and a night drive around the Formula 1 circuit. The group can include up to eight people, with guides speaking five languages.

“Aller en premier verre le casino et en haut du palais apres”

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