French Riviera Private Tour: Èze, Monaco & Cannes

Five medieval villages and Monaco's palace in one day, with a guide who knows where to stand.

A full-day private guided tour of the French Riviera visits five distinct stops: the hilltop village of Èze with a free Fragonard perfumery tour, Monaco's old town and Formula 1 circuit, Antibes' luxury marina, the fortified village of Saint-Paul-De-Vence, and Cannes' Croisette beachfront. The tour runs nine hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a live guide in your choice of language. Lunch is on your own in Monaco.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore French Riviera highlights

• Visit medieval village of Èze
• Tour Fragonard perfumery
• Discover Monaco old town and cathedral
• See palace and changing of the guard
• Drive along Formula 1 circuit to Monte Carlo
• Visit Monte Carlo casino and shops
• Lunch in Monaco
• Explore Antibes old town and marina
• Walk medieval village of Saint-Paul-De-Vence
• Visit Cannes and stroll the Croisette

The experience

If you have a full day free and want to see the Riviera's most recognizable landmarks without driving yourself, this tour strings five stops together in a single itinerary. You start in Èze, a medieval village perched on a hilltop, where you get a free guided walk through the Fragonard perfumery to learn how the region's famous scents are made. From there the route moves to Monaco: you walk the old town, see the palace and the changing of the guard ceremony, then drive the Formula 1 circuit that passes Monte Carlo's casino and high-end shops before stopping for lunch at a restaurant of your choice.

The afternoon takes you to Antibes, where the old town meets what the operator calls Europe's biggest marina for luxury yachts, then inland to Saint-Paul-De-Vence, a fortified medieval village where painters and artists have lived for centuries. The day ends in Cannes, where you walk the Croisette beachfront and see the red carpet where film festival stars appear. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of four other languages, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The nine-hour span means an early start and a late finish, but every major Riviera landmark fits inside it.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or another language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a free guided tour of the Fragonard perfumery in Èze.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by French Riviera Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Book this nine-hour tour when you have a full day free and want to visit five coastal landmarks. The group pace means you'll move through each stop together rather than at your own speed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese.

What is there to do in Èze besides the perfumery tour?

Èze is a medieval hilltop village where you walk the narrow streets and take in panoramic views of the coast. The free guided tour of the Fragonard perfumery is included. Beyond that, you explore the old town on your own during the time allocated there.

Do I have to eat lunch with the group in Monaco, or can I choose where?

Lunch in Monaco is on your own, so you pick the restaurant and eat at your own pace. The tour stops there long enough for you to find a place and sit down, but the choice and cost are yours.

How much walking is involved across the five villages?

Each stop involves walking the old town streets on foot: Èze, Saint-Paul-De-Vence and Cannes are all pedestrian-focused medieval or beachfront areas. The walking is steady but not strenuous. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the nine-hour day and hillside terrain.

What is the Formula 1 circuit stop in Monaco actually like?

You drive along the famous Formula 1 race route that winds through Monte Carlo, passing the casino, luxury shops and the streets where the Grand Prix takes place. It is a drive-through experience, not a walking tour of the circuit itself.

Is the guide with us the whole time, or just at certain stops?

Your professional guide is with you for the full nine hours, providing commentary and context at each of the five stops and during the drive between them. The guide speaks your chosen language throughout the day.