Hello, my name is Ingrid
I am a one woman company and an Official Licensed Guide. I live in Nice and I am passionate about sharing my insights to this wonderful region with you.
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In 2014, Seven Network from Australia chose me to participate as a guide in their…
Ingrid Meeting Rick Steves
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Lori JohnsonJune 18, 2026
On a recent trip to Nice, my daughter and I were fortunate enough to find Ingrid's information in Rick Steve's book. The day we spent with Ingrid was the highlight of our trip by far. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, flexible, interesting and very personable! I learned so much about the area. By the end of the day I truly could call her a friend. Anyone who is fortunate enough to spend the day with Ingrid is very lucky indeed!Posted on Google
Gary GarsonMay 27, 2026It was our pleasure to have Ingrid as our guide for Nice. It was like having a friend for your tour guide – a very knowledgeable and helpful friend. And Ingrid was more than just a tour guide. She was a helpful advisor. We emailed back-and-forth over the months we were planning this trip and she continued to provide us advice and assistance throughout our time in Nice.Posted on Google
Pamela PorterApril 26, 2026The smartest thing I did while planning our trip to the French Riveria was having Ingrid meet us at the Nice airport, drive us to our AirBnB and several days later tour us to lovely towns in Provence. Having her at the airport after a long International flight felt so welcoming and she was available our entire trip for any questions we had. She is such fun to be around with her reassuring smile and enthusiasm and knowledge of the area. My husband and I recommend her highly as she will add color and flavor and joy to your trip.Posted on Google
Jen KNovember 6, 2025We just returned from a fantastic trip to the south of France, and our day spent at the sites outside Nice with Ingrid remains a treasured memory - so much so that we hope to return next year. From our morning spent in Eze tasting the most amazing fresh-baked croissants, to the bustling market in Antibes, and finally the lovely village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Each stop left us in awe of the South of France. Ingrid, too, was lovely, gracious, and so very knowledgeable. We feel very grateful for all the memories we experienced on her amazing tour!Posted on Google
Dave HolmesOctober 23, 2025If you are looking for a personal travel guide in Nice and the surrounding French Riviera, Ingrid (Best French Riviera Tours) should be your first choice. We spent 2 1/2 days in Nice, Eze, Gourdon and Menton (France), as well as a day trip to Dolceacqua (Italy) in September 2025. Here are some of the reasons that why we recommend her: First of all, she is a wonderful human being. She is charming, energetic, and flexible, not to mention that she speaks 5 languages. Her English is outstanding, but she easily transitions between English, French, Italian, and German, even in mid-sentence if necessary. Second, she is very knowledgeable. She has a very good understanding of the history, cuisine, architecture, and art of this region. Third, she is a very good driver. If you have been to small villages in Europe, you understand that being a good driver is very important. We felt safe the entire time we were with her. Fourth, she has a very good vehicle. She has invested in very comfortable transportation for her clients. A 6-passenger van was more than the two of us needed, but you should know that she can comfortably handle groups without having to rent a vehicle. Fifth, she is prompt. When she says she is going to be somewhere at a certain time, she will be there right on time. I love that in a tour guide. Sixth, she is a good communicator. From my initial inquiry to our final good-bye, she was readily available by email, text, and phone. I never had to wait a long time to get a response from her. Finally, she is appropriately priced for the high level of service that she provides. The price of her tours fully reflects the value of her services. We felt that our money was very well spent with her. Nice and the surrounding French Riviera are fortunate to have Ingrid of Best French Riviera Tours as a guide and ambassador. We recommend her without hesitation.Posted on Google
Alissa KohlhoffSeptember 12, 2025We toured east of Nice with Ingrid on September 4, 2025. Ingrid is extremely personable, knowledgeable and professional! We loved our day with Ingrid....a highlight of our time in France!Posted on Tripadvisor
TheArtLoverJuly 20, 2025Verified
A Perfect Two Days I came across Ingrid’s website when I was researching tours for my family to take from Nice, and I am so glad I did! Ingrid’s website lists some pre-planned itineraries, but my family was interested in visiting specific places and wanted to fit in a perfume-making workshop in the perfume capital of the world, Grasse. Ingrid was great to communicate with via email, and she was more than happy to create a customized itinerary that matched our desires and confirmed that we could visit all of those places over a two-day period.Our hotel in Nice was on a pedestrian-only street, so on the first morning, Ingrid met us inside our hotel lobby and brought us to her van. Her van was new, clean, comfortable, and we appreciated how she kept it cool because those days were so hot. Ingrid arrived on time and was excited to take us on the tour. That day, Ingrid took us east — first to a spot from which we had a great view of Nice and then to Eze, Menton, and Roquebrune. On the second day, we knew where Ingrid would be parked, so we met her at her van. Ingrid took us west to Antibes, Grasse, and Saint Paul de Vence. Each place was truly spectacular, and Ingrid went with us on foot to show us around, provide some history, and help us have the best experience. She took us into some shops so that we could sample different foods, into a gorgeous hotel perched up high in Eze Village so that we could enjoy the view of the Mediterranean, and into an art gallery to view some beautiful paintings. Ingrid was professional, knowledgeable, and very personable. She helped make those two days really perfect. We’ll never forget how we splashed water on each other in the old stone fountains to cool off because we were all so hot. What fun!! Our children loved spending time with her just as much as we did. If (hopefully, when) we return to the French Riviera, we will absolutely reach out to Ingrid for another tour!Posted on Google
Benjamin KarneyApril 2, 2025Ingrid is a fantastic tour guide for the French Riviera! We spent two days touring with her, and there were so many highlights. First, she was on time and greeted us warmly with hugs and water waiting for us in her air conditioned van. Second, she really knows the region well, and was full of stories and information about everywhere we went. Third, she structured each day beautifully, with many many wow moments and off the beaten path secrets. She is wonderful!Posted on Google
AliciaApril 1, 2025Ingrid is simply amazing! My mom and I spent three days with Ingrid in March 2025 and had a wonderful time. Ingrid created a custom tour for us based out interests and some mobility limitations. I engaged a few guides and ultimately felt most comfortable with Ingrid given her willingness to customize a tour and great initial suggestions on what to prioritize. You can feel Ingrid’s genuine warmth and passion for what she does as soon as you meet her. I knew that we were going to have a great three days and we did. Ingrid is a great driver but also incredibly knowledgeable about all things Riviera-related. We learned a lot and had many laughs along the way. We explored many of the best markets, stores, bakeries, and food thanks to Ingrid’s expert recommendations and experience. She knew the best store or market for everything! And everyone knew her! Rain was in the forecast each day but thanks to Ingrid’s dedication and adaptability, we chased the sun and changed the agenda to visit the areas on our itinerary and miss the rain every day. It was truly memorable three days and we surely would not have had such incredible trip were it not for Ingrid. She is one of the best guides that we have ever had. Don’t hesitate to hire her for a truly memorable tour of this very special part of the world. Her kindness, depth of knowledge, guide skills, and passion for what she does puts her in a class of her own.Posted on Google
Teresa SerrattMarch 25, 2025We had a fantastic time visiting Vence, Gourdon & Tourette sur Loup with Ingrid. It was a crisp day with beautiful clouds. The scenery couldn’t have been more gorgeous and Ingrid was a charming, friendly host. She made sure our tour was personalized to our interests and we had a serendipitous opportunity to watch a real artisan make candy. We also enjoyed walking around the local shops purchasing items for our picnic lunch. Ingrid thought of everything and we feel like we’ve made a new friend. We heartily recommend Ingrid for your next trip to the Côte d’Azur.Posted on Tripadvisor
John DDecember 5, 2024Super day in the Nice, Monaco area If you are looking for a private tour guide in the Nice, Monaco/Monte Carlo area, look no further than Ingrid Schmucker. I found her in a Rick Steves’ book and I was certainly not disappointed with the results of spending a day with Ingrid. Her website list the many tour options you can choose from, or, you can discuss with her, the things that you would like to see and do in the Nice area. She is extremely responsive in corresponding with you from either her website or from WhatsApp. Through my discussions with her, we decided on visiting the hill village of Eze, then lovely town of Antibes and then St. Paul de Vence. We could not have asked for a better more satisfying itinerary for the day we spent with Ingrid. She is an excellent driver, knows the area exceedingly well, and is a pleasure to spend time with her and her excellent sense of humor. I highly recommend that you contact Ingrid at Best French tours for a glorious tour on the French Riviera.Posted on Google
Christina MillerMay 9, 2024My college aged daughter and I had the most magical time with Ingrid as our guide. We spent the whole day exploring Eze and Saint Paul de Vence, including her suggestion for a wonderful lunch. Ingrid was exceptional, it truly felt like we were having a day out with a local friend. She is so warm, knowledgeable and flexible with what your interests may be. I highly recommend her for a day exploring the French Riviera, you won’t regret it!Posted on Google
Lorrie BowenMarch 19, 2024Our day with Ingrid to Antibes and the western Riviera was the highlight of our stay in beautiful Nice. Ingrid is a wonderful guide and we immediately felt like we were spending the day with a personal friend who happens to live in Nice and was delighted to show us the surrounding attractions that are not to be missed! Her van was beyond comfortable, she is an excellent driver, and her commentary is so interesting that the day flew all too quickly. You should consider yourself fortunate indeed if you can book a tour with Ingrid! Thank you, Ingrid, for the wonderful day and treasured memories!Posted on Tripadvisor
Jerry RMarch 16, 2024Best personal tour ever! Our tour with Ingrid was one of the highlights of our trip. She made us feel welcome and brought us to hidden spots of beauty. Like touring with a friend who is a local. Great personality and excellent driver. Can’t go wrong with Ingrid!Posted on Google
PaulOctober 15, 2023Ingrid was one of the Very BEST Tour Guides that we have had over many years of utilizing professional touring services in Europe. She is Very Knowledgeable & Informative, Multi Lingual and Her Vehicle was Spotless. Not the least of which she was Accommodating & Kind. We spent 3 Wonderful Days touring with her and would have spent more had she been available. We relied on her to set the best itinerary based on her knowledge of the cities and villages that we wanted to visit and of course the traffic. She did not disappoint!!! You can't go wrong with her!!!