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Nice City Pass
One pass. Unlimited city.
Nice's main city pass is the French Riviera Pass, issued by the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office and covering more than 50 attractions across the region – from the Chagall Museum and hop-on hop-off bus to boat excursions and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. This page covers what's included, how the 24-, 48-, and 72-hour options compare, and when the pass is genuinely worth it over buying tickets individually.
Everything in the pass
What's included
French Riviera Pass – 24 hours
The entry-level option at €30, activating on first use at any included attraction. Suited to a single full day in Nice combining museums and the hop-on hop-off bus. Valid through 31 December 2026.
French Riviera Pass – 48 and 72 hours
The 48-hour pass costs €45 and the 72-hour costs €65. Both cover the same 50+ attractions – more time simply means more capacity to use the pass across multiple days and day-trip destinations.
Transport: not included by default
Regular Lignes d'Azur trams and buses are not covered by the pass. A transport add-on is available at €4 per day, but given that single tram rides cost €1.70 and a 7-day unlimited pass costs €20, most visitors buy transport separately.
Chagall Museum included
The Musée National Marc Chagall (Avenue Dr. Ménard) – one of Nice's two landmark art museums – is included in all tiers of the French Riviera Pass. Individual entry costs €12, making this one of the clearest value items on the pass.
Advance booking required for some sites
Several inclusions require booking ahead even with a valid pass: the Villefranche-sur-Mer cruise, the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Galimard perfume workshop in Eze, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral guided tour all need a reservation.
Where to buy
Buy online – an e-ticket PDF arrives within an hour of purchase. Physical cards can be exchanged at Nice tourist offices on the Promenade des Anglais and at both airport terminals.
Compare options
City Pass pricing
French Riviera Pass – 24 hours
24 hours
€30
- check_circle50+ attractions from first use
- check_circleChagall Museum and Musée Matisse
- check_circleHop-on hop-off city bus
- check_circleBest for a single full day in Nice
French Riviera Pass – 48 hours
48 hours
€45
- check_circleFull two-day Nice and region itinerary
- check_circleVilla Ephrussi de Rothschild (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat)
- check_circleBoat excursion to Lérins Islands
- check_circlePetit Train Touristique of Nice
- check_circleBest value for a weekend break
French Riviera Pass – 72 hours
72 hours
€65
- check_circleThree days across Nice and the wider Riviera
- check_circleMaeght Foundation (Saint-Paul-de-Vence)
- check_circleOceanographic Museum in Monaco
- check_circleFernand Léger Museum (Biot)
- check_circleObservatoire de la Côte d'Azur (booking required)
Prices as of our research and subject to change — see the FAQs below for where to buy each option and how to verify current pricing.
Common questions
FAQs
Is the French Riviera Pass worth it for a trip to Nice?
It depends on how many paid activities you're planning. For a museum-focused trip, the €15 municipal museum pass plus a separate €12 Chagall ticket (€27 total) covers the core art circuit at much lower cost than even the 24-hour Riviera Pass at €30. The Riviera Pass earns its keep if you're combining museums with the hop-on hop-off bus, a boat excursion, and at least one site outside Nice – visitors doing that kind of itinerary across 2–3 days typically report genuine savings of €5–€20.
What's included in the French Riviera Pass?
More than 50 attractions across Nice and the wider Côte d'Azur region: the Chagall Museum, Musée Matisse, MAMAC, Musée Masséna, the hop-on hop-off city bus, the Petit Train Touristique, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat), Villa Kerylos (Beaulieu-sur-Mer), the Maeght Foundation (Saint-Paul-de-Vence), the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco, boat crossings to the Lérins Islands, a Galimard perfume workshop in Eze, kayak and Segway tours, and restaurant and shop discounts across the region. Note that regular Lignes d'Azur buses and trams are not included.
Where can I buy the French Riviera Pass?
Online – purchase there and an e-ticket PDF is delivered within an hour. If you want a physical card, exchange it at the Nice Côte d'Azur tourist offices on the Promenade des Anglais or at the desks in both airport terminals. The pass is activated on first use at any included attraction and is valid through 31 December 2026. Prices shown are €30 (24h), €45 (48h), and €65 (72h) – verify at the official site before purchasing as prices have shifted slightly between 2025 and 2026.
Ready to explore Nice?
Your pass activates the moment you first scan it.