Eze Village Monaco Monte-Carlo tour: Medieval to F1 circuit

From an eagle's nest village to the glittering heart of the Côte d'Azur

A five-hour tour of the French Riviera's most dramatic landmarks, starting in the medieval hilltop village of Eze, then descending to Monaco's Old Town with its Prince Palace and Cathedral, and finishing along Monte-Carlo's famous Formula 1 circuit. Hotel pickup and a live guide in multiple languages are included. Food and drinks are not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo

• Visit medieval Eze Village
• Tour Fragonard Perfume Factory
• Walk Nietzsche's Philosopher's Walk
• Explore Monaco Old Town
• Drive along Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit
• Visit Monte-Carlo Casino Square

The experience

Eze Village sits at 429 meters on a narrow rocky peak, so steep and isolated that it earned the nickname "eagle's nest." The tour starts there, where you walk through narrow stone streets past exotic gardens, perfume factories, and centuries of layered history: Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, and Italians all left their mark before Monaco claimed it. A free guided visit to the Fragonard Factory, the largest perfume maker on the French Riviera, shows how the scent trade works here. The Nietzsche's Walk, also called the Philosopher's Path, descends from the village toward the sea if you want to stretch your legs.

From Eze, the route drops down to Monaco, known as "The Rock" for its headland jutting into the Mediterranean. The Old Town holds the Prince Palace, the Cathedral built in white stone and consecrated in 1911 (where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier were married and buried), and the Oceanographic Museum, which houses sea fauna collections, model ships, skeletons, and maritime objects. You move through these sites with a live guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, or one of several other languages.

The final leg traces Monte-Carlo's world-famous Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit by car, passing the Hotel de Paris, Café de Paris, and Casino Square with its luxury shops and casinos. The whole day runs five hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and transport in a private vehicle. If you're arriving by ship, port pickup is available instead.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• a local live guide in your choice of language.
• bottled water.
• private vehicle transport.
• live commentary throughout the five hours.
• local taxes and fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 13:00, 13:30 and 18:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VIP RIVIERA TOUR SARL

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle to move through three distinct stops (a hilltop medieval village, a royal Old Town, and a casino district) at your own pace in a single morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Dutch.

What is Eze Village and why is it called an eagle's nest?

Eze is a medieval village perched at 429 meters on a narrow rocky peak between Monaco and Nice, so dramatically positioned on the clifftop that it resembles an eagle's nest. It has been occupied by Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Italians, Turks, and Monaco over the centuries, and is known for its exotic gardens, narrow stone streets, history, art, and perfume factories.

What can I see in Monaco's Old Town?

Monaco Old Town includes the Prince Palace, the Cathedral built in white stone and consecrated in 1911 (where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier were married and buried), and the Oceanographic Museum, which holds sea fauna collections, model ships, skeletons, and maritime objects.

Does the tour include a visit to the Fragonard Factory?

Yes, the tour includes a free guided visit to the Fragonard Factory, the largest perfume maker on the French Riviera, where you can learn how perfume is made.

Does the tour drive the Formula 1 circuit?

Yes, the final part of the tour traces Monte-Carlo's Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit by car, passing the Hotel de Paris, Café de Paris, and Casino Square with its luxury shops and casinos.

Is food included in the tour?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, though bottled water is provided. Souvenir photos and alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.