Things to do in Menton, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Tours

March 7, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Relaxed beaches flank the sunny resort town of Menton, known as "the pearl of France," and its most temperate locale. Nearly a dozen private beaches offer bar service and lounge chairs. The free public beaches are kid-friendly with plenty of aquatic sports to inspire a plunge into the Med.
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1. Full-day private Italian Riviera tour from Nice: Dolce Acqua, Isolabona, Menton

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The first stop on this tour will be up in the Italian mountains in a small village called Dolce Acqua. It is a village which climbs the hillside with fine old buildings and a river that winds through the village. Next stop will be another old medieval village called Isolabona where you can soak up the Italian atmosphere relax with an espresso or an ice cream (own expense). Continue on the tour to visit a family whose specialty is olive oil production. The tour finishes with a trip to Menton, a coastal village in France. The town is well known for its festival of citrus fruits.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By JayAway

We took this tour in late December. I don't remember the driver/tour guide's name (sorry) but he was easy to talk to, gave us a lot of information. We started at the winery and met the winemaker George. George spoke only French so our tour guide helped translate but towards the end we were all able to converse a little. It was very cool to see how he ages the wine in the sun. We learned about his wine making process and then tasted several of his wines plus his olives. We bought some bottles to drink back at Nice and I wish we had bought more. The winery is full of beautiful paintings done by the winemaker's brother, who also designs the labels. We then went to St Paul-de-Vence and toured the little village. Since it was Christmas time, the village was decorated and was really very pretty. I recommend this tour if you have any interest in wine (and even if you don't because you might after this tour!). We were a family with 4 young adults, only one was a teen (I had to choose a category) to submit this review.

2. Full-day Private Italian Riviera Villages Tour from Monaco

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In this private full-day tour, wake up your senses with a variety of aromas and flavours. See the beautiful Italian mountains in Dolce Acqua, a typical Italian town along the hillside, with old buildings and a river that crosses the village. Go to Isolabona, a medieval village. Sense the Italian atmosphere, and why not trying a local espresso or an ice cream. Then, meet the Cassini's family, whose specialty is the production of olive oil. Continue your visit to Menton, a beautiful village in France, located by the coast. The town is well-known for it´s festival of citrus fruits.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By JayAway

We took this tour in late December. I don't remember the driver/tour guide's name (sorry) but he was easy to talk to, gave us a lot of information. We started at the winery and met the winemaker George. George spoke only French so our tour guide helped translate but towards the end we were all able to converse a little. It was very cool to see how he ages the wine in the sun. We learned about his wine making process and then tasted several of his wines plus his olives. We bought some bottles to drink back at Nice and I wish we had bought more. The winery is full of beautiful paintings done by the winemaker's brother, who also designs the labels. We then went to St Paul-de-Vence and toured the little village. Since it was Christmas time, the village was decorated and was really very pretty. I recommend this tour if you have any interest in wine (and even if you don't because you might after this tour!). We were a family with 4 young adults, only one was a teen (I had to choose a category) to submit this review.

3. Full-day Italian Riviera Villages tour from Cannes

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In this full day private tour, enjoy wonderful views and experiences mixed with a variety of aromas and flavours. Your professional guide will take you to the beautiful Italian mountains in a small village called Dolceacqua, on the top of the hillside. There you can spot many old buildings along the river that crosses the village. Then move towards another Italian old medieval village called Isolabona. Feel the Italian atmosphere, and if desired, you can relax in this village at a cafe with an espresso or an ice cream. Continue your journey with the visit of an Italian own family olive oil shop, before going back to France to Menton. The village is well-known for its festival of citrus fruits.

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By JayAway

We took this tour in late December. I don't remember the driver/tour guide's name (sorry) but he was easy to talk to, gave us a lot of information. We started at the winery and met the winemaker George. George spoke only French so our tour guide helped translate but towards the end we were all able to converse a little. It was very cool to see how he ages the wine in the sun. We learned about his wine making process and then tasted several of his wines plus his olives. We bought some bottles to drink back at Nice and I wish we had bought more. The winery is full of beautiful paintings done by the winemaker's brother, who also designs the labels. We then went to St Paul-de-Vence and toured the little village. Since it was Christmas time, the village was decorated and was really very pretty. I recommend this tour if you have any interest in wine (and even if you don't because you might after this tour!). We were a family with 4 young adults, only one was a teen (I had to choose a category) to submit this review.

4. Vacation Photographer in Menton

06500 Menton, France Localgrapher

Localgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Menton to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites! SOLO TRAVELERS Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Menton vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments. COUPLES If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Menton has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both.

Inclusions: A photo session for your party only, The best locations, outfits and other recommendations, Receive edited HD pictures within 4 work days, 100% money back satisfaction guarantee

Exclusions:

Reviewed By just_gavin_here

We booked a Localgrapher for a couples shoot in Arizona. The results were okay at best, and we regretted not seeking out an established local in the area. For the price, we received 60 very average choices and the ability to select 35 shots. We couldn’t even find 35 framed correctly. The localgrapher website is also a joke which requires a youtube video to figure out. The UI is terrible and the photos will disappear rapidly so do not wait to download (set aside a couple hours - that’s how bad it is). But really, just avoid. Hire someone directly.

5. Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Menton

06500 Menton, France Localgrapher

Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Menton, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!

Inclusions: 100% money back satisfaction guarantee, The best locations, outfits and other recommendations, A photo session for your party only, Receive edited HD pictures within 4 work days

Exclusions:

Reviewed By just_gavin_here

We booked a Localgrapher for a couples shoot in Arizona. The results were okay at best, and we regretted not seeking out an established local in the area. For the price, we received 60 very average choices and the ability to select 35 shots. We couldn’t even find 35 framed correctly. The localgrapher website is also a joke which requires a youtube video to figure out. The UI is terrible and the photos will disappear rapidly so do not wait to download (set aside a couple hours - that’s how bad it is). But really, just avoid. Hire someone directly.

6. Special 35 Token

Parc Koaland

KOALAND is located in a park that belonged to the Grimaldi family in the 17th century. It is the first pleasure garden of Menton, completed with old trees on 15000 m2, which give a framework of exceptional greenery, located in 800 m of the town center. KOALAND is an amusement park for children that wants to be family and friendly: the Jungle, the Carousel, the inflatable games, the motorcycles, the Mini Golf, etc .., form a set of entertainment that can satisfy the little ones as the most great. Koaland offers you moments of relaxation in family or in group, as the possibility to eat on the spot.

Inclusions: Ticket Pass

Exclusions:

Reviewed By davidpO1907RQ

Small theme park suitable for children up to around 12. They can have great fun while the adults rest. The park operates on jetons (tokens). These come in various pack sizes up to 35 for €30 (as at August 2020). Rides are usually 1 token. There is also a bouncy castle area at 5 jetons but the children can come and go all day for that. I would recommend this to anyone in the Menton area or passing through.

7. Italy - Dolceacqua & Italian market Private Full-Day Tour

UniqueTours Riviera

See the best of the Italian Riviera from the French Riviera with this private full-day tour: Menton, a peaceful town with a microclimate, on the border with Italy, known for its lemon festival. Ventimiglia, the first Italian city from the French border, famous for its open-air market. Sanremo, a tourist town, known in particular for the cultivation of flowers, its car rally, its role as the finish point of the Milan-Sanremo cycle race and its brand new outlet-mall. Dolceacqua is a medieval village 15 minutes north of Ventimiglia. With its old arch-shaped bridge built of ancient stones and from which Claude Monet was inspired. Its baroque church of St. Antonio and its Castello Dei Doria Castle attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. This excursion is limited to a single booking of a maximum of 4 people as it is a private tour with a private guide.

Inclusions: Smile :-), Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By Stacy C

We booked this tour 45 minutes prior to when we wanted to leave, Mago showed up, great spirit & attitude. This tour is awesome, get to see great sights & places you wouldn’t go unless you were experienced with area or local. Mago is super-friendly, very knowledgeable (has done his research) & is passionate about the area. I would suggest using Mago for all tours of the Riviera.

8. Destination: Ventimiglia, Monaco, Menton

Ari Tour Azur

Two countries in one day: in Italy "Ventimiglia" in the heart of its atmosphere of charming houses in pastel colors. Two different sublime criteria between its old town and its recent town separated by the Roya river, not forgetting its renowned cuisine. Passing romantic Monaco, the city of a thousand dreams. And on the way back savor the sumptuous beauty of the chin explained by the Saint Michele basilica, the unmissable monument and its art workshops will warm your heart.

Inclusions: Sweet candies, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

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