Private tour in Nice Cecilia C

Menton, lunch in Italy & Villa Rothschild in Cap Ferrat - Shore Excursion

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Cecilia C.

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My name is Cecilia, I've been working as a tour guide since 2009 ! Time flies . . . Especially when you do what you love. And I am personally convinced that it is simply not possible to be a tour guide without truly loving what you do. You give so much of yourself in each tour, in every single new encounter. . . I honestly feel like I am in the right place doing this ! It is all about sharing the Beauty which surrounds you and creating joyful memories for people to go home with. I couldn't imagine a career that could fit me better. I like to think that enthusiasm is my ⛽ fuel. Looking forward to meeting you and enjoying Beauty together ☺️ I graduated from the Paul Augier Hospitality School in Nice. I have a valid EU Driver's License I am a licensed tour guide since 2008. And the entire rest of what I know, I learned and was taught by my amazing mother who has been a tour guide herself for over 40 years now. I owe her everything I know and will never be able to thank her enough. None.

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Overview of your Nice tour

This tour would allow you to drive along the "corniches", our scenic coastline roads to enjoy beautiful panoramas all the way to the Italian border. . . You would discover beautiful Menton, the last French town, then Dolceaqua, an amazingly cute little village up inland the Italian Riviera . . . On our way back to Nice, you would explore the unique Villa Eprhussi of Rothschild, a majestic estate surrounded with its 7 differently themed gardens. . . Incredible place filled with lots of very funny anecdotes, a great way to understand how the French Riviera became the French Riviera. This tour, which by the way combines probably my 3 favorite places all along the Riviera, would make you discover a wide variety of sceneries and atmospheres in one day between France & Italy. Again, please keep in mind that I remain entirely flexible at all times. I know how to adapt to your needs for you to have the greatest possible day.

Recent Reviews

Jeff S.United States
October 2025

We could not have had a better tour or a better guide. As a native of the area, Cecilia brings such an intimate knowledge, from the local history and perspectives, to the most scenic drives and vantage spots as well as great places to eat that were off the beaten path. For those of you from english speaking countries, her English is impeccable. It felt like we were speaking with a fellow American. A truly enjoyable day for everyone in our group.

Ron D.United States
August 2025

We highly recommend Cecilia. She customized our trip based on our interests and abilities of the group. Super knowledgeable and had a great vehicle to transport our group of six. She gave us a great overview of the Eastern part of the French Riviera, Monaco and a hill town in Italy. You see so much in one day. It would have taken us days and multiple trips to see what we toured in one day. Cecilia is charming, knowledgable and passionate at showing and explaining the sights and heritage of the area. Cecilia showed and explained small details and insights we would have never noticed on our own. Of course she speaks fluent French which is a great benefit with all the interactions we had with the locals. In fact, we booked a second tour with Cecilia. We will definitely tour with Cecilia again when we come back to Nice.

Barrie G.United States
October 2024

Frank R.United States
September 2023

Cecilla is a very warm and heartfelt person with a wealth of knowledge about the area of small towns along the French Rivera from Nice to Monaco. She has a depth of personal history in the region as well as her mothers influence who was also a tour guide. She very quickly tuned into out specific preferences and also our capabilities. I had a recent knee transplant & she it adjusted her tours for us to minimize too many stairs or long walks. More than anything, her very genuine caring heart wins you over.

Kathryn H.United States
May 2023

Cecilia is an absolute joy. After a few conversations, she knew exactly what we wanted to see and do in Nice and the surrounding area. She grew up there, so was full of interesting information. The cafes we had lunch at were excellent! Her driving skills over the winding narrow roads are amazing, we always felt safe and in good hands. I have mobility issues and Cecilia took every day, every village, and we did 6 in two days, at my pace. We never felt rushed. We would highly recommend her. Thanks Cecilia!

Your Nice tour itinerary

-Leaving Nice in the morning, we would enjoy a ride along the coastal roads and their beautiful panoramas all the way to Menton, the last French town by the Italian border. -Visit Menton and its inimitable Italian charm, we'd explore the old town and its wonders. . . (views, basilica, olive tasting if you'd like -free of charge-, legendary covered market, little shops, coffee break along the water. . . anything is possible really ;D) -Then, we'd cross the border (Passports are required) to drive through Ventimiglia, first Italian town and make our way up inland to Dolceaqua. We'd stroll through the village before having lunch there. Overlooking its famous bridge, maybe trying out the local Rossesse, their local red wine made on the spot with local vines. (No, not me !) -On our way back to Nice, we could stop in St Jean Cap Ferrat to discover the Villa Eprhussi of Rothschild. An incredible 19th C estate and its incredible gardens. Fell in love with it at my first visit . . . You'll tell me !

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

I have a nice and comfortable sedan in which I would be driving you all day. My car is a Ford Mondeo Hybrid from 2018 with air conditioning and highest finitions.

What's included
Private Guide
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees to the Villa Eprhussi are 14 euros per person. Lunch in Italy is not included. Eating in Italy is always a great deal. You can have a full meal for less than 20 euros a person. You will need to have your passports with you as we would be crossing the border.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06230, France

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
1028704
Languages
French
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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