Provence and the French Riviera Tourist Information
Visitors to the Provence Cote d'Azur Region can make use of the hop-on hop-off tour services to explore cities at their own pace.
These coach tours use open-air double-decker buses and multilingual audio devices to showcase the city. Passes can normally be purchased for 24-hour and 48-hour durations that allow unlimited use of the fleet.
Tour commentary regarding history, culture and landmarks is provide in multiple languages using an audio system and free earphones.
Hop-on hop-off tour services are available in Marseille, Nice, Avignon and Monaco.
The Marseille Hop-on Hop-off Bus provides a good overview with 14 stops. Highlights include a stop at the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica and the Civilization Museum (MUCEM).
The Nice France Hop-on Hop-off Bus provides a convenient option for exploring this very large city. There is a stop near the cruise port which is very convenient for cruise passengers.
The Avignon Hop-on Hop-off Bus has stops near the Pope's Palace and Fort St André.
The Monaco Hop-on Hop-off Bus explores the entire principality including stops at the Royal Palace in Monaco-Ville and the Grand Casino in Monte Carlo.