6 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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews Top rated

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review