Nice: French Riviera Private Tour with Monaco & Eze Village

One car, eight hours, five coastal towns and a medieval village suspended above the sea.

You get picked up from your hotel and spend eight hours in a private car visiting five coastal towns and two hilltop villages, including the cliff-top medieval streets of Eze and Monaco's Prince's Palace. The Fragonard perfumery visit is guided, and your driver handles all the stops and timing. You're back at your hotel by evening without arranging a single transfer yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Èze30m
2. Prince's Palace of Monaco1h 30m

Explore French Riviera highlights

• Depart from Nice and see Promenade des Anglais
• Enjoy panoramic view of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat
• Visit the village of Eze and its cliff views
• Tour the Fragonard perfumery
• Walk Monaco old town and see Prince’s Palace
• Drive along Formula One race circuit to Monte Carlo
• See Monte Carlo casino and Hotel de Paris
• Visit Cannes and its sandy beaches
• Explore Antibes and its Provencal Market
• Discover St Paul de Vence and its art galleries

The experience

The Promenade des Anglais curves along Nice's bay like a postcard that never fades, and that's where your driver picks you up, from your hotel, no negotiating taxis or rental logistics. You're heading east along the coast in a private car with just your group, which means stops happen when you want them, not on a schedule set for forty strangers. The first real view hits near Villefranche: the Bay of Millionaires spreads below, dotted with villas that cost more than most cities, and Cap Ferrat juts into the water like something from a different century. You stop here long enough to actually look, to take the photo that makes sense.

Then comes Eze, and it's the kind of place that justifies the whole day. The village sits 429 meters up on a cliff, medieval streets so narrow two people barely pass, and when you reach the top the French Riviera spreads out below like a map someone drew just to show you what's possible. Your driver knows the parking, the walking pace, where the light hits best: details that matter when you're not following a group flag. After Eze, you visit Fragonard, the perfumery that's been making scent here since 1926, and the guide walks you through how they layer notes, how the same flower smells different depending on the season. It's the kind of stop that feels like you stumbled into it, not like you checked a box.

Monaco comes next, and you're not rushing past the Prince's Palace or the Cathedral. You're walking the old town streets, seeing where the Formula One circuit actually runs, then moving into Monte Carlo proper where the casino sits like it owns the Mediterranean. The Hotel de Paris is there, the Café de Paris, and yes, it's glamorous in a way that feels almost unreal. Your driver has navigated this a hundred times, so the route makes sense instead of feeling random. After that, Cannes and Antibes blur slightly (the film festival beaches, the Greek-founded harbor where yachts and market vendors somehow coexist), but by then you've already had the moments that stick. St Paul de Vence rounds it out, another hilltop village, this one famous for artists and galleries, and by the time you're heading back to Nice the light's changed three times and you've seen more of the Riviera than most people manage in a week.

The car is air-conditioned, which matters on a full day in the sun. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel means no airport logistics, no figuring out how to get back. Groups stay under eight people per vehicle, so it never feels crowded. If you're traveling with an infant, car seats are available if you mention it when you book.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice, a private air-conditioned vehicle for your group, a guided visit to the Fragonard perfumery to learn about traditional scent-making, and stops at Villefranche's panoramic viewpoint, the medieval village of Eze perched 429 meters above sea level, Monaco's Prince's Palace and old town, Monte Carlo's casino and Hotel de Paris, the beaches and film festival heritage of Cannes, the ancient harbor and markets of Antibes, and the artist village of St Paul de Vence. Your driver handles all navigation and timing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by BINGO TOUR

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Nice without a rental car who want to see the Riviera's main highlights in one day without planning stops or managing group schedules. The full-day pace is what makes visiting five towns and two villages possible in a single outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs the full day, typically eight hours from hotel pickup to return, with stops at each location built into the schedule.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the private air-conditioned vehicle, a guided visit to Fragonard perfumery, and access to all towns and viewpoints. Entry fees to attractions like the Prince's Palace are not included.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Since it's a private tour, you can discuss preferences with the driver, but the standard route covers Nice, Villefranche, Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence.

How many people can fit in the car?

Up to eight people per vehicle. If your group is larger, you'd need to book multiple cars.

Is it suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but Eze involves walking uphill through narrow medieval streets, and other villages require some walking to see the main sights.

Are infant car seats available?

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

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in most weather since you're traveling by car between stops. Heavy rain might affect photo opportunities but won't cancel the tour.