Nice: Eze, Monaco & Saint-Paul de Vence Full Day

Six Côte d'Azur villages in one morning and afternoon, starting from Nice

You're picked up in Nice and driven through six villages and two principalities in nine hours, with entry to the Fragonard perfumery included and a guide who knows the roads and the stories. You see Eze's clifftop medieval streets, walk Monaco's old town and Monte Carlo's casino square, stroll Cannes' famous promenade, explore Antibes' Greek-founded harbor, and finish in the art-filled village of Saint-Paul de Vence. The pickup and drop-off in Nice are included, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Monaco Old Town1h 30m
2. Saint-Paul de Vence1h 30m

Explore Riviera villages and cities

• Pickup from accommodation in Nice
• Admire Promenade des Anglais in Nice
• Enjoy panoramic views of Villefranche and Bay of Millionaires
• Visit picturesque village of Eze
• Tour Fragonard perfumery in Eze
• Walk Monaco old town streets
• See Prince’s Palace, Courthouse, and Cathedral in Monaco
• View Mediterranean Sea from Monaco
• Drive along Monaco Formula 1 race circuit
• Visit Monte Carlo casino and hotels
• Walk Cannes Croisette promenade
• Discover Cannes Palace of Festivals
• Explore Antibes old town and market
• Visit St Paul de Vence art village

The experience

The Promenade des Anglais curves along the Bay of the Angels in a long, elegant sweep. That's where your driver picks you up, and it's the last calm moment before the day opens up. You leave Nice heading east, and within minutes the coast starts to climb. The road to Eze winds upward through hairpin turns, and the Mediterranean keeps getting smaller below you until you're standing 429 meters above it, in a medieval village that looks like it's balanced on the edge of a cliff. Eze is the kind of place where narrow stone streets fork without warning and you can see all the way to Cap Ferrat and the Bay of Millionaires, where the villas sit so far back you can barely see them.

The Fragonard perfumery sits in the heart of Eze, and the guided visit walks you through how scent gets made, from the raw materials to the bottles you see in shops across the Riviera. It's not a long stop, but it's the kind of thing you'd skip if you were driving yourself, which is why having a professional guide matters on a full-day Riviera tour. After Eze, you drop down toward Monaco, and the drive itself becomes part of the experience: the guide takes you along the streets used for the Formula 1 race circuit, pointing out the corners and the barriers, before you reach Monte Carlo with its casino and the Hotel de Paris sitting right there on the square. You walk through Monaco's old town (the Prince's Palace, the Cathedral, the Courthouse), and the harbor is full of yachts that cost more than most houses.

Cannes comes next, a shorter stop where you walk the Croisette and see the Palace of Festivals with its red carpet, the one you see on television every May. Then Antibes, which is older than most of France (Greek merchants founded it in the 5th century), and now it's where yacht owners and market shoppers cross paths in the same narrow streets. The final stop is Saint-Paul de Vence, a village so full of galleries and artist workshops that you can spend an hour just looking at doorways. The whole day is nine hours from pickup to drop-off in Nice, which means you're moving between places, not sitting in a van, and the air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver are the things that make six stops feel like one coherent day instead of a scramble.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or accommodation pickup in Nice, an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver/guide, a guided visit to the Fragonard perfumery in Eze, and drop-off back in Nice at the end of the nine-hour tour. You'll walk through the villages and towns at your own pace during each stop, but transport between all six locations (Eze, Monaco Old Town, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul de Vence) is handled for you.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 40 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Happy Riviera Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Côte d'Azur highlights in a single day without renting a car or planning six separate journeys: the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make six stops fit into nine hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the tour?

Nine hours total, including pickup and drop-off in Nice. The day covers six stops across the Côte d'Azur.

What's included in the price?

Pickup and drop-off in Nice, the guided visit to Fragonard perfumery, air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional driver/guide. Meals and personal expenses are not included.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. There's walking through villages and some uphill sections, especially in Eze.

Can I be picked up from somewhere other than Nice?

No. Pickup and drop-off are only available in Nice. The tour departs from your accommodation in the city.

Is lunch included?

No. The tour includes the Fragonard perfumery visit and transport, but you'll need to arrange and pay for meals at stops along the way.

Are infant seats available?

Yes, infant seats are available on request if you mention it during booking.