History with Art and Culture Immersion from Antibes Cruise Port

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Antibes and its unrivaled cultural heritage.

During this 4-hour private tour, your certified guide will take you on an unforgettable journey through the most historic city of the French Riviera.

Begin the tour with a stroll along the quays of the largest marina in Europe, with its "Quai des milliardaires" sheltering the biggest yatchs in the world.

Stroll through the old town located in the heart of the ramparts of the old fortified city, and be amazed by its stunning architecture, and its charming little streets lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.

The tour will continue with a visit of the Museum housing the works of the painter Picasso, and a getaway to the lively Provencal market.

Finally, the tour will end on a gourmet note with a private visit to a wine cellar in the old town for a wine tasting accompanied by local charcuterie and cheese.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: France - Top Private Tours

Ages: Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified private guide
Included: Degustation of wine and board of cheese and cold meat
Included: Ticket for the Fortress
Included: Picasso museum visit

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Port Vauban

one hour

After meeting your certified private guide at the Pier of Antibes Port, you will stroll along the Port Vauban, the largest marina in Europe and admire the many sailing ships moored there.

You will marvel at the "Quai des milliardaires" created to accommodate the world’s largest yachts.

Along the way, stands the impressive sculpture «Le Nomade» created by the artist Jaume Piensa, representing a human silhouette of about ten meters high made with letters in white steel.

From there, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the ramparts of Antibes and the sea as far as the eye can see.
Antibes

one hour

Your guide will show you the old town and share with you all the secrets of this area built in the heart of the ramparts of the ancient fortified city.

Be charmed by the architectural beauty of the cathedral, and stroll peacefully through the small typical streets lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.
Musee Picasso

1 h 15 min Admission included

You will continue the discovery with a visit of the Picasso museum, located in the Château Grimaldi, famous Monegasque family.

In 1946, the world’s most famous painter, Pablo Picasso, set up his workshops here and created many famous works.

The Picasso museum was created in his honor in 1966 and is the first dedicated to him.
Antibes

45 min

An authentic visit of Antibes could not exist without an immersion in the local culture by strolling through the alleys of its Provencal market, where aromas and colors of the south mix perfectly.
Antibes

one hour

Icing on the cake of this memorable tour, your guide will take you to a wine cellar in Antibes' old town for a private tasting of local wines accompanied by a platter of local charcuterie and cheeses.