Monaco & Eze day tour from Cannes: 7-hour shared excursion

Walk a medieval hilltop village, then drive the Formula 1 circuit through Monaco's streets

A 7-hour shared tour from Cannes that covers two sides of the French Riviera: the medieval village of Eze perched 1,400 feet above the coast, and the glamour of Monaco with its Cathedral, Prince's Palace and Monte Carlo Casino. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guided tour of the Fragonard Perfumery in Eze and transport by air-conditioned minivan with a live English-speaking guide. The itinerary also passes through La Turbie, home to the 50-meter Trophy of the Alps built around 7 BC.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Monte Carlo Casino15m
2. Prince's Palace of Monaco1h
3. Oceanographic Museum1h
4. Fragonard Perfumery50m
5. Èze30m

Explore Monaco and French Riviera villages

• Drive along coast to Eze village
• Walk cobbled streets to castle ruins
• Visit exotic garden in Eze
• Tour Fragonard Perfumery
• Pass through La Turbie and see Trophy of the Alps
• Arrive in Monaco
• See Prince's Palace and Changing of the Guard
• Visit Monaco Cathedral
• Drive along Formula 1 Grand Prix track
• Stop at Monte Carlo Casino Square

The experience

Your day starts with hotel pickup in Cannes, then a scenic drive along the coast toward the hilltop village of Eze. The route climbs to the medieval center, where you walk the cobbled streets past castle ruins and an exotic garden to reach the top: the view spans 1,400 feet down to the Mediterranean. The Fragonard Perfumery sits at the village edge. Your guide leads a tour through the factory to show how perfume is made, a working operation that has run since the 18th century.

From Eze, the minivan continues to La Turbie, a terrace village overlooking Monaco, where you see the Trophy of the Alps: a 164-foot stone monument raised by Emperor Augustus around 7 BC. Then you enter Monaco itself. The guide takes you along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, the same streets where the race runs every May, before stopping at Monte Carlo Casino Square and the Hotel de Paris. You'll be there around 11:55 am to watch the Changing of the Guards at the Prince's Palace, a ceremony that happens daily at that time. The Cathedral, built from white stone quarried in La Turbie, sits nearby. It holds the tombs of Monaco's royal family, including Grace Kelly. If you want to step inside the Prince's Palace or the Oceanographic Museum, those entrances cost extra and are optional.

The tour wraps at the Monte Carlo Casino before the return drive to your Cannes hotel. Total time on the road and at stops is seven hours. Because this is a shared tour, the group stays small enough to move through villages without the feel of a convoy, and the fixed schedule means all three main stops fit into a single afternoon without rushing between them.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cannes.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• professional live guide in English.
• guided tour of the Fragonard Perfumery in Eze.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Liven Up Nice

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup in Cannes means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to the coast. The minivan collects you and returns you at the end of the day, so the tour works whether you're staying in the city center or elsewhere in Cannes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What time does the hotel pickup happen in Cannes?

The tour includes hotel pickup in Cannes, though the exact departure time depends on your hotel location and the day's schedule. Confirm the pickup window when you book.

Can I go inside the Prince's Palace and the Oceanographic Museum?

Both are optional paid visits at your own expense: the Prince's Palace costs 8€ per adult and 4€ per child, while the Oceanographic Museum is 14€ per adult and 10€ per child. You can also skip them and enjoy the exterior views and the surrounding sights instead.

What is the Fragonard Perfumery visit like?

The Fragonard Perfumery in Eze is a working factory where your guide shows you how perfume is made. The tour is included in the price, and the perfumery shop is open if you want to buy.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes, a passport is required to enter Monaco and to visit the Casino if you choose to go inside.

How much walking is involved in Eze?

Eze sits on a rocky hilltop, so you'll climb cobbled streets to reach the top of the village where the castle ruins and exotic garden are located. The walk is steady but manageable for most fitness levels, and the village is built for pedestrians.

What is the Trophy of the Alps in La Turbie?

The Trophy of the Alps is a 164-foot-tall stone monument built around 7 BC by Emperor Augustus on the road that once connected Italy to Cimiez, the Roman quarter of Nice. It sits in La Turbie, a village perched above Monaco with panoramic views of the principality.