Things to do in Cannes
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Cannes: Private Sailing Day to Lérins Islands & Underwater MuseumYou’ll take the helm (if you want) on a private yacht from Cannes, sail past famous sights toward quiet Lérins Islands coves, snorkel among underwater statues, snack on local treats or fresh pizza onboard, and maybe catch fireworks over the bay. It’s relaxed and personal — just you, your crew, and that wide blue horizon.
Cannes Lerins Islands Sailboat: Sunset, Snorkeling & PaddleYou’ll board a cozy family sailboat in Cannes and cruise toward the Lerins Islands with local hosts who treat you like friends. Swim or paddle in turquoise water, snack on fresh bread and fruit under the bimini shade, and soak up stories about island life—all at your own pace.Is it for me?The wind charts your course between the islands, leaving time to anchor and swim without rushing through a schedule.
Eze & Monaco Private Half-Day Tour from NiceYou get picked up from your Nice hotel and driven in a private Mercedes to Eze, where you walk the medieval village and tour the Fragonard Perfume Factory with a certified guide. After a pass through La Turbie's Roman monument, you enter Monaco to drive the Grand Prix circuit, see the Prince's Palace (including the Changing of the Guards if timing aligns), and visit Monaco Cathedral. Transport, water, and guide expertise are included; the €20 casino entry and optional €8 Exotic Gardens are paid separately. The whole tour takes about four hours and ends back in Nice.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers staying in Nice who want to see Eze and Monaco without arranging their own transport, timing multiple stops, or navigating between them — the private guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you free to look around and ask questions.
Estérel Massif sea excursion by boat: Secluded calanquesA 2.5-hour sea excursion aboard a Black Tender boat explores the Estérel Massif coastline from Port du Béal, stopping at secluded calanques, turquoise swimming coves, and sea-accessible caves while passing Château de la Napoule, Palais Bulle, and Cap Roux. The tour is limited to 12 passengers and guided by a captain in English or French; life jackets and bottled water are provided.Is it for me?Small boats slip into sea caves and tight calanques that larger vessels can't reach, while 2.5 hours lets you linger in turquoise coves without rushing.
Cannes city tour: Vintage bus La Croisette Palais FestivalsA 2-hour city tour of Cannes aboard a restored 1960s bus, with a live guide in English, French or German. The route covers La Croisette Boulevard and its palace hotels, the Palais des Festivals and its famous red carpet, the narrow alleyways of Le Suquet, and Forville Market. Children from age 6 are welcome; parking fees are included.Is it for me?The vintage bus departs from central Cannes and picks up without requiring your own transport, so if you are staying in the city without a car, you step on and the landmarks unfold in order. The fixed 2-hour route and the guide's knowledge mean you see the red carpet, the old town and the market in one morning or afternoon without building the day yourself.
Monaco & Eze Day Trip from Cannes: Small Group, Perfume & PalaceYou’ll start your day with pickup in Cannes and ride along dramatic coastal roads to Eze’s hilltop alleys and perfumery scents, then wander Monaco’s palace squares and ocean views—all with a local guide who keeps things real. Expect laughter, unexpected details (like that rosemary smell), and enough free time to find your own favorite moment.
Cannes: Lérins Islands Private Boat & Snorkeling Half-DayYou board a private Beneteau boat in Cannes and spend the morning snorkeling in crystal-clear coves around Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat, paddling over shallow reefs, and anchoring for an onboard aperitif. Snorkeling gear and stand-up paddle equipment are included, as is fuel and refreshments. The skipper navigates the route and handles the boat; you show up and get in the water. A 300€ skipper fee applies on the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel and paddle in the Lérins Islands without renting a boat yourself or joining a large group tour — the private boat and small group size mean you anchor where the water is clearest and stay as long as you want in each cove.
Cannes Food Tour: 4 Stops with Local Guide & WineA 3-hour walking food tour through Cannes old town in a small group, guided by a local who leads you to four restaurants for a full meal—aperitif with wine and charcuterie, pissaladière at Forville Market, a main dish on La Croisette Boulevard, and a sweet finish. All food and drinks are included; the guide speaks English and French and explains the history and preparation of each dish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to taste Cannes without deciding which restaurants to visit or what to order—the guide handles the route and the stops, and all food is included, so you show up and eat your way through the old town.
Monaco, Antibes & Eze Day Trip from Cannes Cruise PortYou’ll taste figs in Antibes’ market, climb stone lanes in Eze with your local guide, stand on Monaco’s palace square as guards change shifts, and cruise along Riviera roads with sea air in your hair. This private day trip from Cannes includes pickup and time to wander at your own pace—it all feels easygoing yet quietly grand.
Snorkeling in Cannes: Private Boat Tour to Lerins IslandsA private boat tour from Cannes marina to the Lerins Islands with a local skipper who has sailed these waters since childhood. You choose between a half-day or full-day option, snorkel at anchored spots, walk one of the islands, and paddle board if the water calls for it. The boat holds up to five passengers plus the skipper, and snorkeling gear is provided; the skipper fee of 200 euros is paid at the boat.Is it for me?Book the half-day tour if you have an afternoon free and want to escape the Cannes crowds without committing the whole day; choose the full-day option if you're staying longer and want to add Cap d'Antibes and spend more time anchored at each stop. The skipper adjusts the route based on weather and your mood, so the itinerary is yours to shape as you go.
French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes: Small-Group Shore ExcursionThis full-day guided shore excursion from Cannes visits the French Riviera's most recognizable landmarks—the Palais des Festivals, the hilltop village of Èze with its Fragonard perfumery, Monaco's Prince's Palace and Cathedral, the Monte Carlo Casino, and Antibes' Billionaires' Quay—in a small group limited to eight people with port pickup and an air-conditioned minivan. The guide speaks English or French and builds in free time at each stop so you're not following a script. For cruise passengers, a 50% refund applies if your port call is cancelled at the last minute.Is it for me?A small group of eight means you get personalized attention from the guide without the crowd of a larger tour, and the route covers the Riviera's most recognizable stops in a single day—Cannes, Èze, Monaco and Antibes—so you see the range without building an itinerary yourself. If you're on a cruise and want the full coastline without renting a car or negotiating taxis, this is the format that fits a port call.
Cannes Shore Tour: Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze, Small GroupThis guided shore excursion from Cannes visits Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze and La Turbie in a small group capped at 8 people, with a professional English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. The itinerary moves through the Medieval hilltop town of Eze (40 minutes from the port), a stop at Fragonard perfume factory, a scenic pass through La Turbie with its Trophy of the Alps, and then Monaco's old town where you walk inside the Cathedral and see the Royal Prince Palace exterior before a drive past the famous Grand Prix circuit. The tour is timed to return you to your ship within the window you provide at booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if your ship docks in Cannes for the day and you want to see Monaco and the French Riviera villages without navigating the route yourself or joining a coach with 30 other passengers—the small group means you move at a pace that lets you actually stand in front of what you came to see.
Private Cannes Hotel Transfer to Nice Airport NCEYou get picked up right at your hotel in Cannes and travel straight to Nice Airport in comfort—no stress about taxis or crowded shuttles. Your driver helps with luggage, speaks English, and makes sure you arrive on time without any fuss.
Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Private Half-Day TourYou’ll walk Cannes’ red carpet steps, taste local flavors at Antibes’ market, see Picasso’s art where he lived it, and wander medieval lanes that inspired legends—all with your own private guide.
