15 Nice Garden Tours Worth Flying For

1.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,707 reviews · 9 hours · from $129Our pick

Spend nine hours with a bilingual driver-guide such as Matt, Justine, Roman, or Denis, traveling from Nice through the Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lake Sainte-Croix, and Provence’s lavender country. Expect winding mountain roads, photo stops, free time for lunch, and a flexible shared or private format.

“The guide was cheerful and informative and bilingual was appreciated. The trip itself was beautiful but it was nice to have a kind and helpful guide.”

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2.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 342 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

Travel from Nice in a small group of up to 16 to Castellane, the Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Valensole’s lavender country, and Lake Sainte-Croix. The 10-hour day includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and free time for lunch. Guides such as Alessandro, Denys, Jassem, and Jaba have earned especially warm praise.

“Our tour of the Provence region and the lavender fields was nothing short of magical, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful guide, Jassem. From start to finish, he made the experience seamless, safe, and unforgettable. Jassem was a fantastic driver — navigating the winding roads with confidence and care, which made everyone feel at ease. His excellent English made communication effortless, and he shared so many interesting insights about the region, the lavender farms, and the history behind them. His commentary was not only informative but also full of warmth and personality — engaging, kind, and genuinely passionate about what he does. Jassem was attentive…”

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3.The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Leave Nice at 8 a.m. for a full-day drive through the French Alps and Provence. Stop at Saut du Loup waterfalls, Castellane, Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and seasonal lavender fields. Guides such as Laurent, Stéphane, Alex, and Ruben are praised for safe driving and friendly commentary, but expect long, winding stretches in the van.

“Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting to chat with. He took us to several places to experience small towns and beautiful views of the Canyon and surrounding areas. Lunch and time to shop in one of the small towns was wonderful as well. We truly enjoyed our day trip!”

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4.Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · from $129

Travel in a small group of up to 15 from Nice to the Gorges du Loup, Castellane, Verdon Gorge, Moustiers Sainte Marie, Lake Sainte Croix, and seasonal lavender fields. English guiding, fresh drinks, pickup, and drop-off are included. Guide David has earned praise for calm, careful driving, but driving standards may vary.

“"Our day trip from Nice to the Verdon Gorge was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Although we were a bit disappointed to miss the lavender fields as they were not in season, the breathtaking beauty of the gorge more than made up for it. A special thanks to our guide, David, who was truly exceptional. He masterfully navigated the challenging, winding roads, constantly checking on our group of eight, some of whom were prone to motion sickness. His skillful and considerate driving made the journey completely stress-free and enjoyable for everyone. The small, friendly group dynamic was perfect, and we all felt the experience was well worth the…”

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5.Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Nice in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Adam. Visit art-filled St-Paul-de-Vence, violet-scented Tourrettes-sur-Loup, hilltop Gourdon, Antibes, and Cannes, with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and flexible routing included.

“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being one of our favorite stops. Adam went above and beyond—taking wonderful photos of us throughout the day and making sure we never felt rushed. His kindness, deep knowledge, and flexibility made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the French Riviera, we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”

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6.Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

From Nice, a private guide such as Alex, Alexis, Ben, Guillaume, or Lidwine drives your group through the Gorges du Verdon, mountain villages, Lake Sainte-Croix, and Valensole lavender country. Expect about 11 hours, 300 kilometers, short walks, winding roads, flexible stops, and lunch and activity costs paid separately.

“Alexis was a good guide. Took us everywhere. Only problem he was too fast to and from the gorges. So my kids felt like vomiting at the way the big vehicle was swaying from side to side. So if you have motion sickness he is not the driver. But for this he was really good!”

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7.Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Travel from Nice into Provence with a driver-guide, stopping at Valensole’s lavender fields, the family-run lavender shop and processing plant, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Verdon Gorge, and Lac de Sainte-Croix. Choose a private or small-group outing, with English, French, or Spanish guidance. Francis has earned especially strong praise, though guide quality may vary.

“Our guide was great! I loved our stop at the lavender shop run by a family”

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8.Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

From Nice, a private English-language guide takes your group of up to eight through the turquoise Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lake Sainte-Croix, and the Valensole lavender fields. Guides such as Alessandro, Jaba, Aleksander, Mathew, and Roman have tailored stops for families and couples, but confirm lavender conditions before booking.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! The scenery looked like it came straight out of a postcard! Our guide, Alessandro, was so informative and friendly. We learned a lot about the region and got some amazing pictures. So far it’s been the highlight of our vacation! Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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9.Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours with a private guide visiting Sainte-Maximin, Aix-en-Provence, Provençal vineyards, and lavender fields in bloom from late June to early August. Hotel pickup, tolls, and parking are included. You choose lunch and can request a Côte de Provence wine tasting, but long drives can leave little time at each stop.

“He was knowledgeable, prompt and took good care of us. We did not realise that the drive on the highway would be so long. Aix was interesting but not amazing. Driving on smaller rural roads would have been more interesting. Thankyou”

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10.Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Nice for a full-day private tour through the Gorges du Loup, Castellane and the turquoise Verdon Gorge. You’ll stop at Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Valensole lavender fields, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and guides such as Laurent, Ruben, Marcos and Stephan. Lavender walks run from late June through late July.

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11.GUIDED TOUR: Lavender fields, the Gorges du Verdon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $134

Spend 9 to 10 hours traveling from Nice through the Gorge du Loup and Gorges du Verdon, with stops at La Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. A small group of up to eight makes the day personal. Stephan has offered especially flexible guiding, though guide quality may vary.

“We very much enjoyed our trip. Our guide was a great, friendly and punctual guy who made us feel safe and well entertained for the entire drive. The tour includes stunning views and lovely little towns, especially Mustiers Sainte-Marie Read more”

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12.Full Day Private Tour in Lavender and Provence with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Leave Nice at 9:00 a.m. for a private 10-hour drive through Castellane, the Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Valensole’s lavender fields, and Lake Sainte-Croix. Your guide handles the long mountain roads, with free time in Moustiers and a lavender-processing visit. Guides named in feedback include Leo, Justin, Matt, and Nikola.

“Leo is very knowledgeable and took us to the best spots to see Provence. We had a great time and highly recommend!!”

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13.Provence and Lavender – private & Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nice in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See Lake Sainte-Croix, walk through Valensole lavender fields, visit a lavender processing plant, and explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The nine-hour outing is best timed for lavender flowering, usually from June 15 to July 19.

“Our tour was great - We had a family of 4, (Two young adults, two adults) and we had a wonderful time exploring the Provence region. Yann took us to all of the beautiful spots and was a great guide/driver for our day! The van was so comfortable and clean as well. 10/10 experience!”

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14.Flower Fields & Saint Cassien Lake Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel from Nice into Provence with a private group and multilingual guide. See Saut du Loup waterfalls, scented gardens at Lavanderaie de Marie, medieval Gourdon, Grasse’s Fragonard perfumery, and Lake Saint Cassien. Guides such as Nathan and Gouda are known for flexible pacing and confident driving on winding mountain roads.

“Gouda was an amazing guide. We actually didn't do this tour - we switched to one viewing the medieval towns of Provence, including Grasse, and had a wonderful experience. Gouda made us feel so safe on the twisty mountain roads and went above and beyond in every way. I highly recommend tours with him.”

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15.Provence, Vineyards and Lavender Fields Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

From Nice, your private driver-guide takes your group through Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Aix-en-Provence, Château La Coste, and the Valensole lavender fields. Stephan and Dylon have both led this outing, which can be shaped around your interests. Book for late June to mid-July blooms, and confirm the route if you want Verdon.

“Stephan was an awesome driver and guide! He was knowledgeable and very friendly, and tailored our day to the activities we most desired, giving suggestions on the way. Our grand finale being able to walk through never-ending fields of lavender blowing in the strong breeze- breathtaking!”

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