Half-Day Private Tour from Nice: Grasse, Cannes, Antibes

Three Riviera cities in one afternoon, starting inside a working perfume factory.

A private half-day tour from Nice visits Grasse, Cannes, and Antibes with hotel pickup and a live guide. You explore the Fragonard Perfume Factory to see how fragrances are made from flower to finished scent, walk through Cannes' old town and La Croisette boulevard, and discover Antibes' medieval fort and Picasso Museum before returning to Nice along the coastal road.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Grasse, Cannes, and Antibes

• Depart from Nice to Grasse
• Discover perfume making in Grasse
• Visit Fragonard Perfume Factory and boutique
• Explore Cannes old town and La Croisette
• Tour Antibes Fort Carré and Picasso Museum
• Shop at Antibes Provençal market
• Return to Nice via coastal road

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Nice hotel and heads to Grasse, the perfume capital of France. At the Fragonard Perfume Factory, you move through each stage of fragrance creation, from the careful collection of flower blossoms to the blending and bottling of finished scents. The factory's boutique lets you choose a fragrance to take home, though purchases are separate from the tour price. This hands-on look at centuries-old craftsmanship is the core of the morning.

From Grasse, the route moves to Cannes, where the guide shows you the landmarks that made the city famous: the Film Festival venue, the red carpet sites, and La Croisette boulevard lined with high-end hotels and boutiques, including the legendary Carlton. Beyond the glamour, the old town sits on a hill above a marina filled with yachts. The guide explains how British Lord Chancellor Henry Brougham transformed this fishing village into a resort in the mid-19th century.

The final stop is Antibes, the first Greek settlement on the Côte d'Azur. You see Fort Carré, a fortress overlooking the marina, and the old town's castle, which now houses the Picasso Museum. The Provençal market in the town square shows the local culture in action. The return to Nice follows the scenic coastal road, closing a half-day that moves between perfume workshops, film festival glamour, and medieval history.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice.
• private vehicle for the full group.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• entry to the Fragonard Perfume Factory.
• transport along the scenic coastal road.

Before you book

Lasts 5h–6h, from € 450 per group, with a live guide in English, French and Russian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Jan 2027

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Russian

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Sophie Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle that lets your group set the pace: linger at the perfume factory in Grasse or spend extra time in Antibes' old town, rather than moving through on a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Russian.

What exactly happens inside the Fragonard Perfume Factory?

The Fragonard Perfume Factory walk-through shows the full process of fragrance creation, from how flowers are collected and their scents extracted to how the final perfumes are blended and bottled. You see the craft that has defined Grasse for centuries. The factory boutique is at the end, where you can buy a scent if you want one.

Is there time to explore Cannes on foot, or is it mostly a drive-by?

Cannes is a stop where you get out and walk. The guide takes you through the old town perched on the hill, shows you La Croisette boulevard with its famous hotels and boutiques, and points out the Film Festival landmarks and the marina. It is not a rushed pass-through.

What is Fort Carré in Antibes, and why is it worth seeing?

Fort Carré is a well-preserved fortress that overlooks Antibes' marina and dates back centuries. It sits in the old town, which also holds the Picasso Museum inside the castle. The fort is a visual anchor to Antibes' history as the first Greek settlement on the French Riviera.

How long does the tour take, and when does it return to Nice?

The tour runs five to six hours total, including hotel pickup and the return drive to Nice. The route follows the coastal road back, so the timing depends on traffic and how long you spend at each stop.

Can I buy perfume at the factory, and is it included in the tour price?

Yes, the Fragonard Perfume Factory has a boutique where you can purchase fragrances. Any perfume you buy is separate from the tour price and is your own cost.