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French Riviera Pass
This is the official tourist pass of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office (Explore Nice Côte d’Azur).
How it works: choose a 24h, 48h or 72h pass and enjoy access to more than 60 sites and activities in Nice and along the Côte d’Azur: museums, monuments, historic villas, activities and tourist attractions.
2026 rates: €30 for 24h, €45 for 48h and €65 for 72h, available to buy online or at tourist information offices. A child rate applies for the coastal boat trip (ages 4-10): €15.50.
Activities on offer include the Matisse Museum, the Chagall Museum, the Saint Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and the Villa Kérylos. The 72h pass also includes a coastal boat trip.
As the list of activities may change, please check the official French Riviera Pass website for the services included at the time of your stay.
Transport isn’t included in the pass: if you’re planning to get around a lot, consider the optional Lignes d’Azur pass, unlimited for 24h, 48h or 72h.
Nice, open-top bus tour
Nice Le Grand Tour lets you discover Nice aboard an open-top double-decker bus, at your own pace. Hop on and off freely at the different stops to visit the city’s main sights.