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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Discover Antibes on a private half-day tour from Nice, exploring more than 2,000 years of history, art and Riviera culture.
Take the train in Nice with your guide and go to Antibes. Visit the historic town and walk along the ramparts.
Explore the artistic side of Antibes and hear about the painters, writers and creative figures who were drawn to the Riviera.
Continue to discover the Riviera of the Jazz Age and the people who helped transform Antibes and Cap d'Antibes into an international summer destination.
Take a 30-minute break at a local café or gelateria and explore some of Antibes' artisan shops as part of the experience.
Finally, walk to the Quai des Milliardaires. Then, come back by train to Nice in company of your guide.
- Half-day private tour exploring the historical highlights of Antibes
- Enjoy a tea break and shop artisanal goods in local boutiques
- Learn about Antibes' transformation from a fishing village to a luxury destination
What's included
Live-tour guide
Ice-cream and bottled water
Public transportation
Tips
Personal expenses
What to expect
Port Vauban
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Begin your private half-day tour with a stop at Port Vauban, at the Esplanade des Pêcheurs. Learn about Antibes' history, from its Greek origins to its role as Rome's Mediterranean gateway. Discover the port's strategic importance and its role in maritime trade.
Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Platea d'Antibes
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Next, visit the Remparts, the Cathédrale and the Tour Sarrazine. Hear about the fortified town's construction, its position as a frontier between Provence and Italy, and the arrival of the Grimaldi family. See how the medieval fortress transformed into a Renaissance stronghold.
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Continue to the Bastion Saint-André and learn about Vauban and Military Antibes. Discover the fortress that guarded the Kingdom of France, the construction of Fort Carré, and the role of Vauban, France's master military engineer.
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Next, visit the Maison Nikos Kazantzakis and Villa Fontaine, and learn about the Riviera of writers and celebrities. Hear about Antibes' transformation into a playground for the Jazz Age, and the famous writers who found inspiration here.
Musee Picasso
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Take a break for tea and visit some artisan shops before heading to Cours Masséna and Château Grimaldi. Learn why Antibes became a haven for the world's greatest artists, including Pablo Picasso, Nicolas de Staël, and Jean Cocteau.
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Finally, stop at Quai des Milliardaires and learn why the world's wealthiest still choose Antibes. Discover how the town transformed from a fishing village to a global luxury destination while maintaining its soul.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
Please, be 5 minutes in advance in order to catch the train
End point
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
Please, be 5 minutes in advance in order to catch the train
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
