Exploring Italy’s Riviera: A Private Full-Day Tour of Dolceacqua, Menton & Sanremo
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Tour involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs; participants should have a reasonable fitness level for comfortable mobility.
Overview
Experience the best of the Italian Riviera on a private full-day tour through Menton, Dolceacqua, and Sanremo. Discover historic villages, vibrant markets, and coastal charm with a professional guide and luxury transport.
Italy – Dolceacqua & Italian market Private Full-Day Tour
8 HOURS | HIDDEN GEMS | ITALIAN MARKETS | RIVIERA DAY TRIP
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About This Adventure
Embark on a private full-day tour of the Italian Riviera, exploring the charming towns of Menton, Sanremo, and Dolceacqua. Discover Menton's vibrant streets and lemon festival, Sanremo's lively markets and flower culture, and Dolceacqua's medieval beauty. Enjoy personalized insights from a professional guide while traveling in comfort.
The best of Menton, Sanremo and Dolceacqua on the Italian Riviera with this full-day excursion with a professional private guide!
Tour available in English & French
Duration
8 hours
About
The best of Menton, Sanremo and Dolceacqua on the Italian Riviera with this full-day excursion with a professional private tour guide!
With this full-day private tour, you will discover a multitude of wonders: Menton, a peaceful town with a microclimate, on the border of Italy, known for its lemon festival. Ventimiglia, the first Italian City from the French border, famous for its open-air market. Sanremo, a tourist town, famous for its flower culture, its automobile rally, and its role as the finishing point of the Milan-Sanremo cycling race. The medieval village Dolceacqua which inspired Claude Monet with its old arched bridge. Its Baroque St. Antonio Church and Castello Dei Doria Castle attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.
Discover Menton located on the Italian border with the sweetest microclimate of the Côte d'Azur. It is a beautiful city known as the Capital of Lemon, the burning sun, the magnificent gardens, the vast plantations of olives, lemon and orange trees. The palm trees make this City a tropical and green paradise! In February in Menton, you can attend the lemon festival, one of the most famous in the world! The beauty of the old town of Menton, with its narrow streets, St. Michel church built in baroque style and apartments in a thousand and one different colours.
Discover Sanremo famous for flower cultivation. In Sanremo, there is a "Corso Fleuri" (Sanremo in flowers), a music festival, a car Rallye, a Milan-Sanremo cycling race, and a brand new mall (outlet). Let yourself be taken by the power of the charm of Italian Provencal life! Sanremo has a market every Tuesday and Saturday.
Discover Dolceacqua, a village overlooking the torrent Nervia, a trip to discover the Ponte Vecchio, San Antonio the baroque church and the Castello Dei Doria. The Ponte Vecchio, with a single arch, spanning the Nervia torrent with a range of over 30 meters, is a technical feat for the time and represents the link between the two neighborhoods of the village. The "Terra" (the upper part) where the remains of the castle are and the lower part "Borgo." The painter Claude Monet painted this bridge, finding it of great lightness.
This tour is limited to a single booking of up to 7 people as it is a private tour with a private tour guide.
What's included
- Licensed Guide
- 8-hours
- Water bottle
- A nice smile :)
Not included
- Food: breakfast, lunch or dinner
General information
Our tour guides are top-rated professionals with at least 7 years of experience. Always smiling and giving their best to make your excursion unforgettable and unique. We pick you up at your address. Our cars are a maximum of 7 seater Mercedes minivans.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Prepare for moderate walking on cobblestone streets and some staircases, especially in Dolceacqua.
Bring sun protection
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses are advisable during warmer months to protect against strong Mediterranean sun.
Stay hydrated
Carry water to stay refreshed, though bottled water is provided during the tour.
Check opening times for Castello dei Doria
Castle access may vary—confirm availability if you plan to explore inside.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean gulls along the coast
- Occasional sightings of European hedgehogs near rural parts of Dolceacqua
History
Dolceacqua’s Ponte Vecchio bridge dates back to the 13th century, serving as a vital crossing in medieval Liguria.
Conservation
The region maintains careful protection of its citrus groves and coastal ecosystems to preserve biodiversity and sustainable tourism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating cobblestone streets and some staircases.
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from intense Mediterranean sunlight.
summer specific
Light jacket or scarf
Useful for variable spring weather, especially along the coast.
spring specific
Camera or smartphone
Capture scenic views and historic landmarks on the Riviera.