Matisse Museum (Musée Matisse) Tours and Activities

Dig into the cultural history of the French Riviera with a half-day art tour of Nice. Follow your knowledgeable guide to the Chagall Museum in Nice's Cimiez neighborhood for a tour, and then to the colorful Matisse Museum on Cimiez Hill. Finish your artistic tour with a stop at the luxurious Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in the town of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Download the Vox City app to strike a great balance between independent wandering and a guided tour in Nice. Travel on foot or via public transportation using the different itineraries, stopping at points that interest you and skipping the ones you're not into. The app operates offline, so there's no need to worry about data or roaming charges.

Your guide will meet you at the agreed place in Cannes and that’s when you land in our caring hands for 8 following hours. As this is a private tour, your schedule may vary as the whim takes you and the guide would be happy to respect all your preferences. Our first stop takes place in La Turbie – you might have not heard of it until NOW but from the moment you visit it you’ll surely say ‘WOW’. Because of monumental and 2000 years old Trophy of Alps built by Roman emperor August still overlooking the coast? Or would it be memorable stygma of Princess Grace of Monaco issued and still present there? Or maybe you won’t believe your eyes standing on a top shelf and having Monaco at hand like nowhere else? Nor convinced enough? Our guide will have an extra surprise once you get there. 

Discover the ancient Roman part of Nice! What is so exciting about the vestiges of Roman city Cemenelum? Wander among Cimiez Arena Garden and visit Villa des Arènes, which is today a Museum of Matisse, the French painter. It is a must for each art and history lover. The ruins include an arena, amphitheater, thermal baths, and paleochristian basilica. Together with a professional local guide, you will explore the different face of France. What did Queen Victoria do here? What famous painters are resting here?