From Nice: Private Tour by Train to Antibes (Half-Day)｜France

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 where you will begin your tour at Port Vauban. There you will discover the ancient origins of Antibes and the Greek city of Antipolis. Learn why this natural harbour attracted Greek merchants, Roman traders and sailors for more than two millennia.

Continue into the historic town and walk along the ramparts, Cathedral and Tour Sarrazine. Discover how Antibes became a fortified frontier between Provence and Italy and how its medieval defenses protected the town from attacks.

At the Bastion Saint-André, explore the military history of Antibes and learn about Vauban, the famous French military engineer who transformed the town's defenses and helped create the powerful fortifications that still surround the Old Town.

Continue through the historic centre and discover Antibes' transformation from a military stronghold into a cultural destination.

At the Château Grimaldi, discover the story of Pablo Picasso, who worked here in 1946. Learn how the Mediterranean landscape, ancient mythology and extraordinary light inspired some of his work.

Explore the artistic side of Antibes and hear about the painters, writers and creative figures who were drawn to the Riviera, including Nicolas de Staël and Jean Cocteau.

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. Hear stories of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Gerald and Sara Murphy, Cole Porter and Ernest Hemingway, and discover how their circle helped shape the Riviera lifestyle.

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 and discover how Antibes evolved from an ancient Mediterranean port into a global luxury destination. See the yachts of Port Vauban and learn why the Cap d'Antibes continues to attract some of the world's wealthiest visitors.

From Greek merchants and medieval soldiers to Picasso and the Riviera's modern elite, this tour reveals the many lives of Antibes.

After the tour, come back by train to Nice in company of your guide.