Nice

Nice travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

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What to see in Nice in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Nice

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • Morning

    Nice Tours

    4.8· 6722 reviews

    Nº 1 sur 4 Excursions en bateau et sports nautiques à Delaware

    Al Mahta Street, Delaware, OH 85681

    Mon: 00:00–23:59

    Nice Tours — rated 4.8 across 6722 reviews · Nº 1 sur 4 Excursions en bateau et sports nautiques à Delaware · opening hours: Mon: 00:00–23:59 · Al Mahta Street, Delaware, OH 85681.

  • Lunch

    Nice Cafe

    4.3· 624 reviews

    Nº 4 sur 76 Endroits Où Manger à Nelson Bay

    71A Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Nouvelle-Galles du Sud 2315 Australie

    Mon: 07:00–16:00

    A good lunch stop is Nice Cafe — rated 4.3 across 624 reviews · Nº 4 sur 76 Endroits Où Manger à Nelson Bay · opening hours: Mon: 07:00–16:00 · 71A Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Nouvelle-Galles du Sud 2315 Australie.

  • Afternoon

    Opéra de Nice

    4.2· 374 reviews

    Nº 39 sur 343 choses à voir/à faire à Nice

    4 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06364 Nice France

    Tue: 10:00–17:00

    Opéra de Nice — rated 4.2 across 374 reviews · Nº 39 sur 343 choses à voir/à faire à Nice · opening hours: Tue: 10:00–17:00 · 4 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06364 Nice France.

  • Evening

    Punjabi Haveli nice

    3.9· 257 reviews

    Nº 10 sur 48 Endroits Où Manger à Katra

    Nh-44, Near Katra Road, Domel, Katra 182311 Inde

    A good lunch stop is Punjabi Haveli nice — rated 3.9 across 257 reviews · Nº 10 sur 48 Endroits Où Manger à Katra · Nh-44, Near Katra Road, Domel, Katra 182311 Inde.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Marseille

    Marseille is 198 km from Nice, about 2h 19m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Nice
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

Where to stay in Nice Car rental

Day trips

Within a ~2.5h drive of Nice.

Marseille 198 km · 2h 19m

Route map

Where you can drive from Nice.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Nice

Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews

Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

Tours from the city

Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco

Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco

€400

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour -

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour -

€96

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village - Private HALF Day Tour

Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village - Private HALF Day Tour

€630

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

€1,600

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Where to stay

Hôtel Apollinaire Nice

Hôtel Apollinaire Nice

from €286 / night

The Deck Hotel by Happyculture

The Deck Hotel by Happyculture

from €243 / night

Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée

Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée

from €810 / night

Hotel Le Negresco

Hotel Le Negresco

from €1,191 / night

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What travellers say about places in Nice

Source — Tripadvisor

5 The Jay Hotel by HappyCultureFamily

Nice summer holidays

Amazing location Great staff, very helpful Loved it. Room was amazing, but somethings need to be renewed.
ChihabB112026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 ApopinoCouples

Excellent Nice Restaurant

Really good food, it's become one of our favorite restaurants in Nice. Comfortable setting. Helpful and pleasant service. Highly recommend. Barb and Paul
pauleT6731DX2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
1 Ikonik MarengoCouples

We had a terrible experience at this hotel. During our stay, more than €3,000 was stolen from our room. We immediately r

We had a terrible experience at this hotel. During our stay, more than €3,000 was stolen from our room. We immediately reported the incident to the hotel staff, but we were extremely disappointed with how the situation was handled.
ninarZ5577GK2026-08-07on Tripadvisor