the Bellet wine tasting in Nice, France
Nice, France

the Bellet wine tasting

Outty Ranking 47 3.2 · 6 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom €429
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47/100

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Traveler rating

3.2/5

Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is the Bellet wine tasting worth booking?

the Bellet wine tasting is a 4-hour experience in Nice, France, from €429 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.2/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
47 / 100
Rating
3.2/5 (6)
Duration
4 hours
From
€429 per person

Produced from antiquity on terraces that overhang, between 200 and 400 meters, the left bank of “le Var”, west of the city of Nice, the bellet, or wine of Bellet, wine of controlled designation of origin Since 1941) is harvested on the sole territory of the commune of Nice. It is the only urban vineyard with an AOC located in a large conurbation. – CHÂTEAU DE CRÉMAT : Visit the vineyard, garden and wine cellar. Learn about the history of castle, and take a moment for wine tasting (3 differents wines). – DOMAINE DE LA SOURCE : Visit the vineyard and wine cellar. Learn about the history of domain, and take a moment for wine tasting (3 differents wines). PRICE for both visit and tasting is 75€ per person duration 4h , this experience is offer just for your group or famil , we offers this experienced polyglot guide/drivers to cater for all your needs. All our vehicules are high class and full options. non-contractual indicative timings may depend on traffic and delays

What you get

    About this experience

    Produced from antiquity on terraces that overhang, between 200 and 400 meters, the left bank of “le Var”, west of the city of Nice, the bellet, or wine of Bellet, wine of controlled designation of origin Since 1941) is harvested on the sole territory of the commune of Nice. It is the only urban vineyard with an AOC located in a large conurbation. – CHÂTEAU DE CRÉMAT : Visit the vineyard, garden and wine cellar. Learn about the history of castle, and take a moment for wine tasting (3 differents wines). – DOMAINE DE LA SOURCE : Visit the vineyard and wine cellar. Learn about the history of domain, and take a moment for wine tasting (3 differents wines). PRICE for both visit and tasting is 75€ per person duration 4h , this experience is offer just for your group or famil , we offers this experienced polyglot guide/drivers to cater for all your needs. All our vehicules are high class and full options. non-contractual indicative timings may depend on traffic and delays

    What's included

    Included

    • Driver/guide
    • Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
    • Live commentary on board
    • Transport by air-conditioned minibus, full options
    • Driver’s meal and toll fees

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Food and drinks
    • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
    • Entrance fees

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Options you can book

    • Berline volvo XC90

      Duration: 4 hours Pickup included

    • mini van 8 seaters

      8 seaters mini van Duration: 4 hours Pickup included

    • maxi van 19 seaters

      19 seaters maxi van Duration: 4 hours Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Smartour Riviera

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
    • wine tasting : 3 wines per vinery , 2 vinery price 75€ per person
    • Baby chair: 15 €
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • departure from Nice included
    • departure from Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, extra additionnal charge

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    6 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for the Bellet wine tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    mikedC6949BL · September 2026

    Rip off

    Our driver and the tour guides were great but we were hit with unexpected fees after we booked. After we booked the 4 hour wine tour for 3 for $507 we received an email that the price was only for the driver and van that the wine tours themselves would be an extra $225. This is a total rip off. Do not book through Viator or TripAdvisor. Book directly with the guides themselves.

    Response from the operator: Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with our driver and tour guides. The price displayed at the time of booking corresponds to the **private transportation service, including the vehicle and driver**. The wine-tasting visits and winery fees are separate, as these are charges established directly by the wineries and are not included in the transportation service. This information is **clearly explained in the tour description on Viator**, including what is and is not included in the advertised price. Furthermore, after your booking, we sent you an additional email to remind you of these details and to make sure you were aware of the additional winery fees. At that point, you also had the possibility to **cancel your booking free of charge** if the conditions did not suit you. We therefore regret that you felt these were unexpected fees, as the information was provided both in the Viator description and again directly by email following your reservation. We understand that customers may compare different options and prices, including booking directly with local providers . However, our service includes the private vehicle and professional driver, providing transportation throughout the tour and allowing you to enjoy the experience without having to drive yourself. Thank you again for your feedback. We are glad that you appreciated our driver guides, and we will continue to ensure that our tour descriptions and communications remain as clear as possible. Kind regards,

    via Tripadvisor

    Rahel K · June 2025

    A beautiful insight into the production of the Nizzian wine

    The excursion is recommended. Not only did we taste good wine and learn about the wine in Nice. Also, the view at both locations was beautiful. The first stop was in a small family business. We had a personal tour and were able to move freely in the vines there. The second stop was in a chapel, which is now the place of production and the point of sale of the second wine. The view up there alone is worth a trip. In the whole we were super looked after. The driver then gave us tips at the end where we could eat. All in all it was a great experience!

    Response from the operator: Vielen Dank für Ihr nettes Feedback, ich hoffe, Sie sehr bald in unserer Region zu sehen Mit freundlichen Grüßen Amandine

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Andra_B · June 2022

    My worst experience with Viator services.

    Very expensive and miserable experience. We paid $348 for the tour +EUR100 for wine tasting. Visited two wineries. The whole trip was around 4 hours or so. During this trip we were not not offered a single glass of water or a piece of bread or cheese. Yes, we do get our 5 sips of wine in each place, but you will agree that wine tasting without a glass of water is not the most pleasant thing. We felt quite humiliated as in the second winery, the rest of the 3 other tables were offered small snacks, but nothing for us, although we paid the full cost of the tour. Very uncomfortable situation. The driver came late to pick up us from the second place, because there was a car electronics malfunction. For US$348 we could expect unbroken car, huh? Last year we went to a similar trip in Italy. This was an excellent experience. If you ask my advice, go to Italy!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your comment, but you forgot to specify that the visit to the 2 vineyards, also includes the visit to the cellars and the estate, the cellars and the castle for cremat, each visit includes 3 different wines, the goal not being to drink the cellar but good to test, you can buy cheese and charcuterie on the spot but it is not included in the visit and the tasting of 25€/pers for each vineyard the 320€ are the costs related to the driver who accompanies you during 4 hours with a Mercedes vehicle, you can if you do not need this service use a taxi the total cost to do this service in transfer with a driver speaking only French and not English will cost you 70€/transfer for a total of 210€ around and you should wait for him to come when you call him because at this price he does not stay on site

    via Viator

    Griffiths-Barlow93 · May 2022

    Perfect French Wine Tasting, Really Close to Nice

    Beautiful Château and vineyard. Tour guide was excellent, really engaging and knowledgeable. The wines were all lovely and the area used for the tasting (terrace under the trees) was perfect for our group. Set in beautiful hills, definitely worth a visit!

    Response from the operator: thanks for your feedback , we are very pleased to organise that tour for your group hope to see you under the sun of Nice , Best regards Amandine

    via Tripadvisor

    Samsonite911 · August 2021

    Horrible not worth the visit

    We arrived to this wine tour having great expectations. Unfortunately, it all evaporated within 5 minutes. First, this place is so small, and their production is really minimal, with about 25000 bottles per year. This covers red, white and rose. They do not have a bottling line, and all their wines are stored in a small 60 SM cellar. So far so good though, until we started tasting the wines, which were not great at all, and their prices are at par with first growth wines. In addition, they charge 20 euros per person for the tasting. Just ridiculous. I wish I had seen a review about this winery before I visited.

    Response from the operator: Bonjour merci pour votre note , vous n avez pas aimé les vins et pourtant ce sont des vins Aop , bio , locaux et fait de manière professionnelle , , il est vrai que nous ne sommes pas dans les châteaux de la Loire ni dans les côtes du Rhône, vous avez l air d être un expert vous auriez pu vous en douter !! Je suppose , étant donné vous n en parlez pas , que le guidage, les commentaires en anglais, le véhicule, le château , vous ne ont plu !! Sinon j imagine que vous auriez critiqué également ! Pour autant mettre la note de 1 parce que les vins ne sont pas à votre goût le semble exagéré

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Price range
    €429 to €900
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Smartour Riviera, who run 25 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.0.

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    Why this scores 47

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)55
    Review evidence (18% weight)30
    Booking momentum (14% weight)20
    Value for money (12% weight)48
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)6
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    the Bellet wine tasting: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nice.

    How much does the Bellet wine tasting cost?

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    Prices start at €429 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does the Bellet wine tasting take?

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    Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nice is not rushed.

    Is the Bellet wine tasting worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.2/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule the Bellet wine tasting?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is the Bellet wine tasting suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book the Bellet wine tasting?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nice and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does the Bellet wine tasting start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Nice?

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    On Outty we rank every Nice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include ★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill, NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice !, Nice City Segway Sightseeing Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Nice?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Nice?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in the Bellet wine tasting?

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    Included: Driver/guide; Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off; Live commentary on board; Transport by air-conditioned minibus, full options; and Driver’s meal and toll fees. Not included: Lunch; Food and drinks; Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase); and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does the Bellet wine tasting include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 642 listed pickup locations in and around Nice. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is the Bellet wine tasting offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for the Bellet wine tasting?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is the Bellet wine tasting wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Specialized infant seats are available; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to the Bellet wine tasting if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Nice. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about the Bellet wine tasting?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 3.2 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    What booking options are available for the Bellet wine tasting?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Berline volvo XC90, mini van 8 seaters, maxi van 19 seaters. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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