5.0 · 20 reviews
waltersX6176IK
June 2023
Ingrid is amazing, I recommend to book her for all your tours in this area!!! She is a pure joy, informative and knowledgeable!!! My family of 4 enjoyed it and she also recommended other areas to visit such as gourdon which is a small town on top of a hill, the drive up was spectacular alone, and the town and small shops a real delight!! Worth the drive. Thank you Ingrid!!
Beached56
May 2023
This was a wonderful tour and our guide was very nice and informative. In addition to touring Nice, we thoroughly enjoyed Antibes and the two other places we went. We had five on our tour and we fit very comfortably in her Mercedes van. She speaks English, French, and German (and possibly more).
Getaway695752
April 2023
Ingrid was a wonderful tour guide! She picked us up at our AirBNB in Nice and drove us to Eze, Antibes and St Paul de Vence. She made out visit so interesting and our three teen boys really enjoyed it too!
concierge2409
November 2022
Contacted Ingrid Schmucker privately 2 months before our 4 nights in Nice about a private tour for 2 couples. Her many responses were timely and she offered great advice. We requested seeing Monaco at night so she adjusted our tour to visit the charming town of Eze in the late afternoon with beautiful panoramic views from the Hotel Chateaux of the Golden Goat. Then we spent a magical evening with Ingrid in Monaco enjoying a lovely meal and engaging stories of the Grimaldi royals and Grace Kelly’s life. She took us to visit the fabulous Monte Carlo Casino and it’s ’ opulent surroundings describing all that history. She also drove us to see many gorgeous lighted views of all of Monaco including part of the race course for LeMans. Ingrid was so knowledgeable, a great guide and storyteller who made us feel like old friends. BEST GUIDE EVER! WOULD BOOK HER TOURS ANYTIME!
WilliamK58
October 2022
We contacted Ingrid for her Eastern Riviera tour several months ago. She was very prompt in her response and contacts. She picked us up at our hotel in Nice and was one of the best guides we have ever met. She was charming, helpful and knowledgeable. We were in her comfortable vehicle and went to spectacular vistas and wonderful villages. She had picked a great place with a fantastic view for lunch. When we mentioned sweets afterward she took us to a bakery named as one the best in the area. She explained the history of the area very well; we loved the entire tour. Her total devotion was to our enjoyment. She suggested places to go and seemed to intuit our interests. I would say that if you ever have a chance to hire Ingrid and do not, you are a fool.
shivaniabajian
July 2022
Ingrid was such a lovely tour guide. Excellent communication. Picked us up on time and really let us dictate the course of our day. We started with a nice drive up to Ezé, where she gave us information that only an insider would know. We enjoyed our time there followed by Antibes. We went to the market in Antibes and enjoyed a lovely lunch in a secret cellar that only a local would know about. She was very generous about offering to take pictures. We felt like we were traveling with a friend. I would highly recommend this tour and getting the chance to spend the day with such a wonderful person!
Kristine C
July 2022
My family of four - husband, kids 11 and 14 took this magical tour with Ingrid. She picked us up outside our flat at 8:00AM and the adventure began from there. We started with a trip to Eze and arrived before it was too warm or crowded. She took us through all the back alleys and told us stories of Eze and the location in general. We then went to Antibes and walked around meeting shop owners and winding around the town. We ate lunch at an amazing restaurant that all four of us loved. Ingrid continued throughout the day telling us stories of the history of each location - both old and modern. We ended the day at St. Paul’s village and walked through shops and galleries. Not only is Ingrid knowledgeable about the history and surroundings, she is like hanging out with an old friend. Very comfortable and laid back the whole day. I would recommend her to anyone looking to understand about the culture, history and vibe surrounding Nice. Plus, she is very familiar with all the restaurants and shopping around Nice for recommendations. Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sally6
July 2022
This was the 2nd time we have booked an all day tour with Ingrid. We toured with her 7 years ago and knew if we went back to the South of France we had to go on tour with Ingrid again. She picked us up at our hotel at Cap du Ferrat. Her van is spacious and luxurious. We started in Antibes- went to the famous market- bought cheeses, breads and treats for a mountain top picnic we had during the tour. Ingrid brings a tablecloth and chairs and had a delicious dessert for my husband's birthday. It was such a special time! We went to many villages in the French Riveria and stopped for cafe breaks. She is so engaging it was delightful just being with her. The scenery will take your breath away! Ingrid is the ABSOULUTE BEST GUIDE! She is charming, knowledgeable, fun, and a beautiful person. This will be a highlight of your trip. Be sure to book Ingrid in advance as she is in demand. What other guides has all EXCELLENT reviews on Trip Advisor. There must be a reason for that. Thank you Ingrid, my dear for the wonderful tour you gave us! Love and miss you!
nicko294
May 2022
Ingrid picked us up at our hotel in Villefranche-Sur-Mer right after breakfast and took us around to Eze, Antibes, and St. Paul de Vence over the course of a day. She was a fantastic guide - both knowledgeable and personable. She helped us avoid crowds and tourist traps at our destinations and shared a wealth of knowledge on the area while we drove. We were able to accomplish more in one day with her than we could have in several on our own. Our excursion with her has been a highlight of our trip. Thank you, Ingrid!
John W
May 2022
Ingrid Schmucker is the best tour guide ever! We took 3 separate tours with her in the French Riviera and she was dependable, personable, very knowledgeable about the history and culture, the cuisine, and she knows all the hidden gems. Her driving was amazing and she knows all the amazing view points. She was very attentive to our interests, stamina level, and mobility and dietetic issues. She offered suggestions and options which turned out to be excellent! She gave suggestions on restaurants, and various means of transportation. She was one of the best Tour Guides we have ever experienced! She was very flexible, and an overall terrific guide expert. We strongly recommend her to anyone visiting the French Riviera!
ELIZABETH W
November 2021
This was the second time I had a private tour with Ingrid, who IS Kultours Private Tours. Ingrid is charming, quite knowledgeable and speaks several languages fluently. We focused on the Eastern French Riviera and she drove us to breathtaking photo stops and quaint places for cappuccinos and lunch. Eze is part of this tour, a must-see medieval mountainside village. Ingrid was with us every step of the way, with lots of interesting history and conversation throughout. She was very flexible in rerouting the tour to accommodate our interests, the time, and the weather. We felt like we were spending the day with an endearing friend. She is endorsed by Rick Steves, and spending a day with Ingrid will surely show you why!
G332VOchrisb
October 2021
Unforgettable tour with Ingrid. My wife and I just completed our tour.A day trip starting in Antibes and went from there ~ she customized it for the things we wanted to see. She is so knowledgeable and gives an informative and entertaining experience. It was by far the highlight of our Nice experience. Schedule it at the beginning of your visit and it will provide a wonderful beginning and introduction to the are. Ingrid even went out of the way and took time to help us with a postal chore.
TomandLizzie2015
September 2019
We had a fantastic family day out with Ingrid as our guide - two grandparents (60s), mum, dad and daughter (18 months). We arranged an itinerary on the day; a trip to Antibes for a walk round the market and coffee, then to St Paul du Vance for a walk round the cobbled streets and lunch (Ingrid booked an amazing restaurant for us), finishing up at Monaco with a short walk round Monte Carlo and drinks at a cafe. Throughout the day Ingrid adapted the itinerary to fit our requirements - including when our daughter needed nap times! Not too easy. Highly recommend a private tour with Ingrid as it allowed us to fit so much in one day (8.30-5.30), at a leisurely pace, dropped off at the best point with guidance on where to go and what best to see. Ingrid provides great local knowledge and also a wealth of historical information and background, which added so much to the day. Definitely worth the cost and recommend to any small group who is in the area for a short time, first time visitors and those who want to visit these fantastic places along the French Riviera with local knowledge and guidance. Thanks again Ingrid for a fantastic day from me and all the family.
Savytraveler94
September 2019
Ingrid has to be the best tour guide we have ever had. We weren't sure were to go. A quick email and some thoughts on where we were thinking of going and away we went Ingrid picked us up at our hotel promptly 830am, we traveled to Eze, a secret resturant high in the mountains, then a quick drive thru Menton, a stop in Monaco. All with history, a pleasant smile, stops for delightful food and delivery back to out hotel. We are coming back so Ingrid can so us more of the South of France. Bonjour.
adamstrippy
July 2019
My wife and I just got back from vacationing in France, and our day trip with Ingrid to Antibes, Gourdon and St. Paul was easily one of the highlights. Ingrid has a lot of information and is a pleasure to hang out with ! I was unsure about whether a private tour was necessary to enhance our experience in the French Riviera, but I can now say a private tour with Ingrid exceeded all expectations and we would 100% use her again. If you’re lucky enough to find this tour option by spending a few extra minutes searching on TripAdvisor (rather than just using a TripAdvisor partner tour company), don’t miss out on an opportunity touring the French Riviera with Ingrid for a day or two!
jchew2014
September 2016
We chose a private tour guide (6 person air conditioned van) for one of our days in the French Riviera because we wanted to hit the highlights, but also experience the off the beaten path beauty of this incredible place. After researching and emailing several companies and guides, we chose the highly recommended Kultours, and Ingrid. The personality of a tour guide can make all the difference in a tour, and I already saw the difference in Ingrid just by our several emails exchanged prior to our trip. Ingrid was incredible. She is passionate and knowledgable about the entire area, the culture, the people, the food, the history, the popular sites and the amazing hidden secrets. Our tour was not only fun, but flexible. We were able to move at our own pace, never felt rushed, changed our itineray midstream, took photos when and where we wanted. and enjoyed Ingrid's great personality. Her English was also excellent. I can guarantee that regardless of your age or nationality, you will simply love Ingrid, and any one of her tours!!!
Sally6
August 2016
We were recently on a cruise ship docking for the day at Antibes. I contacted Ingrid to plan a private all day tour for us. She was very quick to respond , provided suggestions and was very detailed in her responses. She met us at the pier in Antibes and we started our journey. Our tour included: Started in the Antibes market where we tried local foods and bought some to use for our picnic later in the day.( Also bought French Baguettes and cheeses in quaint shops in Antibes.) We loved walking through the narrow alleys of Antibes. Then we drove up to the charming village of Gourdon, and walked around the village. Gourdon is one of the most beautiful villages of France. It is the balcony of Provence because of its stunning and breathtaking views. Then Ingrid set up a picnic for us- she brought tablecloths, wine, utensils, and we relaxed and ate all the goodies we bought in Antibes. Can you even imagine a wonderful picnic in that area! We engaged in wonderful conversation and it was just amazing! Then we drove through the marvelous Loup Valley towards another picturesque little village, Tourrettes sur Loup, known for its lovely handcraft. We saw beautiful old houses in the village that have their own individual charm and none of their windows look alike. Tourrettes is known for its many galleries, art boutiques and specialty shops where you can taste the candied violet flowers or violet ice cream. Then we went to visit picturesque villages of France: Saint- Paul de Vence and also Vence. We went to a café for drinks and had wonderful conversations. She was flexible if we wanted to stop in shops to buy something. We never felt rushed. We walked through lavender fields, and stopped for beautiful photo opportunities. Ingrid is engaging, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, charming and passionate. We enjoyed every minute of our tour. Most of all she is so much fun to be with! We did not want it to end. You will be driving in her new luxurious Mercedes Van. We have toured with guides all over the world and Ingrid is absolutely the BEST guide we have ever had. The itinerary she planned was beyond belief! She is so respected that she leads tours for private companies throughout Europe, as well as the French Riviera and Provence. Touring with Ingrid will be one of the highlights of your life! Ingrid is now our friend for life! We can’t wait to go back one day and spend more time touring with her. There are many words to describe Ingrid and our tour with her: MAGNIFICENT, FABULOUS, WONDERFUL, BRILLIANT, GLORIOUS, AND EXTRAORDINARY!
Glasharris
July 2015
We had the pleasure to have been booked in with Ingrid trough the Tour Designer in Provence. Little did we know about this fantastic company and its entertaining and informative leader Ingrid. We had two of the best days one could have touring the French Riviera. We feel we had received very special treatment and were spoilt for both choice and flexibility. No request was too much and our picnic day in Gourdon was an absolute highlight. I would highly recommend Ingrid and her company.
Patti91101
September 2014
Ingrid was an amazing guide! She showed us some amazing places along the French Riviera (many that the big bus companies could not get to). She had a few secret gems as well. It was a wonderful day with an authentic French picnic! I highly recommend her and her private tours!
Rick A
April 2014
We had a port of call in Monaco and we were looking at arranging a private tour of the French Riviera. I communicated with several tour companies but decided on Ingrid with Kultours. She was very prompt in her replies and made suggestions but left it open to our desires. There were 6 adults in our group and she met us at our port in a very nice van that accommodated us perfectly. Ingrid is an absolute doll. Her English is excellent and her knowledge of Nice and the other French Riviera villages was fantastic. No other tours that were recommended to us recommended Nice but most included Cannes. She made it clear we could do as we chose but we agreed to follow her recommendations, and glad we did. The old town in Nice is fantastic, so thanks Ingrid for making that part of our tour. Ingrid's knowledge of the countryside and the history was amazing. It was the highlight of our 15 days in the Mediterranean. We wanted to take Ingrid with us to Florence, she became part of the family and we were sorry to say good bye. Ingrid did everything she said she would; she was prompt, her fee was reasonable, her knowledge and history made it forever memorable. Take it from an absolute novice at this, Ingrid is the best way to go, we felt comfortable and in good hands from the moment we met her.

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