French Riviera Tour with Local Guide: Nice, Èze & Monaco

Four stops along the coast, each one a different era of the Riviera

A private full-day tour of the French Riviera departing from Villefranche, visiting Nice, Èze, La Turbie and Monaco with a live guide in English, French or Russian. The tour includes port pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned minivan transport and bottled water. Entrance fees to museums and the Monte-Carlo Casino are separate. A guide walks you through the Cours Saleya flower market, the narrow streets and exotic garden of the medieval village Èze, the Roman monument at La Turbie overlooking both coasts, and the streets and landmarks of Monaco's old town and Monte-Carlo.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. La Turbie15m
2. Monaco Old Town2h

Explore French Riviera highlights

• Meet guide at Villefranche port
• Visit Nice flower market and promenade
• Explore medieval village of Eze
• Visit exotic garden and perfume factory
• Stop at La Turbie for panoramic views
• Tour Monaco old town and palace
• See Monaco cathedral and museum exterior
• Visit Monte-Carlo casino and opera house
• Return to Villefranche

The experience

The tour starts in the morning at the Port of Villefranche and moves through Nice first, where you walk the Cours Saleya flower market in the old town and see the Belle Époque mansions lining the Promenade des Anglais. From there, the route climbs to Èze, a medieval village built into the cliffs where galleries and workshops now fill the ancient stone buildings. The exotic garden there offers views back down to the coast, and the Fragonard perfume factory sits among the narrow streets.

On the way down, you stop at La Turbie to see the Trophée des Alpes, a Roman monument ordered by the Senate to honor Augustus's victory. The terraces there look out over both the French and Italian Riviera, and Monaco sits 1,500 feet below, close enough to seem within reach. The final stop is Monaco itself: the Grimaldi palace, the cathedral, and the streets of the old town, followed by Monte-Carlo, where the Casino and Opera House sit on a terrace overlooking the Formula 1 track. Your guide brings you back to Villefranche at the end of the day.

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours with a professional guide who speaks English, French or Russian. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, and bottled water is provided throughout. Pickup and drop-off happen at the port, so if you're arriving by ship, the logistics are already arranged.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off at Villefranche.
• air-conditioned minivan transport throughout the day.
• a professional guide in English, French or Russian.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Russian

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by FOTATOUR

Is this one for you?Book this if you prefer a private minivan tour with walking breaks in three towns rather than a full-day coach group, and you're comfortable with moderate uphill sections through medieval streets.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Russian.

What is the Cours Saleya and what do you do there?

The Cours Saleya is the daily flower market in Nice's old town, where you walk among the stalls and see how the market fills the square each morning. It's one of the first stops after leaving Villefranche.

Can you enter the Monte-Carlo Casino on this tour?

You visit Monte-Carlo and see the Casino and Opera House from the outside, but entrance to the Casino requires a separate ticket and a minimum age of 18 with a valid ID. The tour does not include casino entry.

How much walking is involved in Èze?

Èze is a medieval village built on a cliff, so you walk through narrow, winding streets to explore the galleries, workshops and the exotic garden. The village is compact but involves moderate uphill and downhill walking on uneven stone paths.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You'll have time to eat at one of the stops, but you arrange and pay for your own meal.

What is the Trophée des Alpes at La Turbie?

The Trophée des Alpes is a Roman monument built by order of the Senate to honor Augustus's victory over the Ligurian tribes. It stands at La Turbie, a stop between Èze and Monaco, and the terraces around it offer panoramic views of both coasts.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility limitations?

The minivan is wheelchair accessible and the tour includes accessible transportation options. However, Èze involves walking narrow medieval streets on uneven terrain, and some stops require moderate physical fitness. Discuss your specific needs with the operator before booking.