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Nice Le Grand Tour: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one Nice Le Grand Tour ticket option in Nice, from 1 hr, 30 min. Nice Le Grand Tour is a local open-top bus service run by Societe Transports Touristiques Nicois (per a ticket-reseller listing) that links Nice with Villefranche-sur-Mer, sold through resellers and the brand's own site. This guide covers the route, its 11 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops11
- Full loop75M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Nice Le Grand Tour
A single loop that runs along the Promenade des Anglais, passes the station and the Old Town, circles Port Lympia and then climbs the coast road to the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer before returning to the seafront.
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate Nice Le Grand Tour 3.3 out of 5 from 169 reviews.
Excellent tour around Nice and Villefranche. Tour misses the narrow streets of the old city but there is the excellent petit train for that. Wonderful views along the coast and of the harbours of Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer. We completed 2 tours in different buses and both buses needed a good clean. Drivers were friendly and helpful. A must do in Nice.
Great orientation to the area. We had our second lap jump off location planned until our driver surprised us with HIS hour+ lunch stop..,
Great way to see Nice. Covers a good distance around the town and beyond. The commentary was informative.
Best time to ride
Spring and early autumn give clear coastal views without the heat of midsummer, and the open top deck is most pleasant on a calm, sunny day. Midsummer afternoons can be hot on the upper deck.
Who it suits
- Families
- An open-top loop with recorded commentary keeps children entertained, and the seafront and the Villefranche bay stops give easy places to get off and stretch.
- Couples
- The coast road toward Villefranche and the harbour stops suit an unhurried half-day together.
- Seniors
- Boarding is at street level stops along flat seafront roads, and riders can stay seated for the whole circuit.
- First-time visitors
- One loop covers the Promenade des Anglais, the Old Town and Port Lympia, plus a trip out to Villefranche that most visitors would not organise on their own.
Tips before you go
- Stop numbering and the first stop address differ slightly between listings, so check the current map on the bus.
- The stop for the Old Town is shared with the cathedral, which makes it a good place to start on foot.
- Villefranche has three stops, so hopping off at the Citadelle gives a walkable old-town visit.
- Commentary is recorded, with a live guide offered in several languages on some departures according to one listing.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
- Buses: about every 60 minutes.
Sights along the way
Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena, Place Garibaldi, Castle Hill, Old Town (Vieille Ville), Port Lympia, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Villefranche-sur-Mer Citadel, Cap de Nice.
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Questions about Nice Le Grand Tour
Which towns does Nice Le Grand Tour cover?
The loop covers Nice and extends along the coast to Villefranche-sur-Mer, where it makes three stops.
How long does one full circuit take?
Sources give roughly one hour fifteen minutes to ninety minutes for a full loop without hopping off.
How many stops are there?
Listings quote 11 or 12 stops; the most detailed list found names 11.
Which languages is the commentary in?
The audio guide is listed in English, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish; one reseller lists French only, so check at booking.
Does the bus stop at the railway station?
Yes, the loop includes a Gare SNCF stop near Poste Thiers.
How many Nice Le Grand Tour ticket options are there in Nice?
We list 1 Nice Le Grand Tour ticket option in Nice, lasting 1 hr, 30 min, rated 3.3 out of 5 across 169 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.