Eze Monaco Monte Carlo Shore Excursion from Villefranche

Three hilltop towns and the Grand Prix circuit in a single shore day

A privately guided shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer covering Eze, Monaco Old Town, and Monte Carlo in eight hours, with a professional driver-guide providing onboard commentary in English and French. The tour includes a photo stop overlooking Nice's Bay of Angels, a walk through the medieval village of Eze with Mediterranean views, a lap of the Formula 1 track, and a stroll around Casino Square. An optional perfumery visit in Provence is available. Transport is by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minivan.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo

• Photo stop overlooking Nice
• Visit medieval village of Eze
• Optional perfumery factory tour
• Discover Monaco old town
• Drive Formula 1 track lap
• Stroll around Casino Square

The experience

Eze sits on a hilltop above the coast, and the tour starts there after a photo stop overlooking Nice. The medieval village itself is a walk through narrow stone streets with views across the Mediterranean. The operator includes this as a core stop, not a drive-by. If you want to add depth, an optional guided tour of a Provence perfumery factory is available on the same day, letting you see how French fragrance is made before moving on.

From Eze, the route heads into Monaco. You'll see the old town on foot, then drive the Grand Prix circuit (the actual Formula 1 track where the race runs every year) before walking around Casino Square in Monte Carlo. The guide narrates throughout, and the minivan seats eight, so the group stays small. Both English and French commentary are guaranteed. Other languages are available on request.

The eight-hour window is fixed, which is what makes all three towns reachable in one port day. Your driver picks you up from the ship and returns you to Villefranche-sur-Mer in time to reboard. Foldable wheelchairs and strollers are accepted, though wheelchair users need accompaniment at certain sites. Baby and booster seats are available on request.

What’s included

• Professional driver-guide with onboard commentary.
• transport in an air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minivan.
• photo stop overlooking Nice and the Bay of Angels.
• guided walk through Eze village.
• lap of the Monaco Formula 1 circuit.
• stroll around Casino Square in Monte Carlo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by Tour Azur

Is this one for you?This eight-hour tour covers three towns and the Grand Prix track in one cruise day. Book it if you want a guided itinerary that moves between stops rather than lingering in one place.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is the medieval village of Eze actually like when you walk through it?

Eze is a fortified village built on a hilltop with narrow stone streets and steep passages. The tour includes a guided walk through the village itself, and the operator notes that commanding views over the Mediterranean are part of what makes it a stop on this excursion.

Do I get to drive the Formula 1 track in Monaco, or just see it?

You lap the Formula 1 track as a passenger in the minivan: the guide narrates the circuit and explains the precision required for Grand Prix racing, but you are not driving it yourself.

How much time do I spend walking versus sitting in the van?

The itinerary includes a photo stop, a walk through Eze village, a stroll through Monaco Old Town, and a walk around Casino Square. The operator notes that durations of stops are approximate and may vary, so the balance shifts slightly depending on the day and the group's pace.

Is the perfumery visit included, or do I pay extra?

The perfumery tour is optional. You can add it during the day if you want to see how French fragrance is made, but it is not part of the standard itinerary.