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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

    4.9· 3838 reviews

    Nr. 6 van 157 Boottochten en watersporten in Gizeh

    Giza Egypt, Gizeh 3387722 Egypte

    Mon: 00:00–23:59

    Nice Tours — rated 4.9 across 3838 reviews · Nr. 6 van 157 Boottochten en watersporten in Gizeh · opening hours: Mon: 00:00–23:59 · Giza Egypt, Gizeh 3387722 Egypte.

  • Lunch

    La Cucina Nice

    4.8· 1495 reviews

    Nr. 26 van 2.495 Eetgelegenheden in Nice

    9 Rue du Commandant Raffalli, 06000 Nice Frankrijk

    Mon: 18:30–23:00

    A good lunch stop is La Cucina Nice — rated 4.8 across 1495 reviews · Nr. 26 van 2.495 Eetgelegenheden in Nice · opening hours: Mon: 18:30–23:00 · 9 Rue du Commandant Raffalli, 06000 Nice Frankrijk.

  • Afternoon

    Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice

    4.3· 2101 reviews

    Nr. 11 van 343 dingen om te doen in Nice

    Avenue Nicolas II, 06000 Nice Frankrijk

    Mon: 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00

    Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice — rated 4.3 across 2101 reviews · Nr. 11 van 343 dingen om te doen in Nice · opening hours: Mon: 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 · Avenue Nicolas II, 06000 Nice Frankrijk.

  • Evening

    Nice Cafe

    4.3· 624 reviews

    Nr. 4 van 76 Eetgelegenheden in Nelson Bay

    71A Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australië

    Mon: 07:00–16:00

    A good lunch stop is Nice Cafe — rated 4.3 across 624 reviews · Nr. 4 van 76 Eetgelegenheden in Nelson Bay · opening hours: Mon: 07:00–16:00 · 71A Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 Australië.

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.

  • Morning

    Opera de Nice

    4.2· 374 reviews

    Nr. 39 van 343 dingen om te doen in Nice

    4 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06364 Nice Frankrijk

    Tue: 10:00–17:00

    Opera de Nice — rated 4.2 across 374 reviews · Nr. 39 van 343 dingen om te doen in Nice · opening hours: Tue: 10:00–17:00 · 4 Rue Saint Francois de Paule, 06364 Nice Frankrijk.

  • Lunch

    Nice Matin

    4.0· 1000 reviews

    Nr. 503 van 15.837 Eetgelegenheden in New York

    201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

    Mon: 08:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00

    A good lunch stop is Nice Matin — rated 4.0 across 1000 reviews · Nr. 503 van 15.837 Eetgelegenheden in New York · opening hours: Mon: 08:00–15:30, 17:00–22:00 · 201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024.

  • Evening

    petit nice

    3.9· 238 reviews

    Nr. 90 van 610 Eetgelegenheden in Oostende

    Albert I-promenade, 62B Petit Nice, Oostende 8400 België

    Tue: 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30

    A good lunch stop is petit nice — rated 3.9 across 238 reviews · Nr. 90 van 610 Eetgelegenheden in Oostende · opening hours: Tue: 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 · Albert I-promenade, 62B Petit Nice, Oostende 8400 België.

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.

  • Lunch

    Punjabi Haveli nice

    3.9· 257 reviews

    Nr. 10 van 48 Eetgelegenheden in Katra

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

    A good lunch stop is Punjabi Haveli nice — rated 3.9 across 257 reviews · Nr. 10 van 48 Eetgelegenheden in Katra · Nh-44, Near Katra Road, Domel, Katra 182311 India.

  • Afternoon

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

    5.0· 131from €400

    Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco — rated 5 from 131 reviews, about 3h.

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.

Day trips

Within a ~2.5h drive of Nice.

Route map

Where you can drive from Nice.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Nice

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

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