Monaco Monte Carlo Eze Shore Excursion 4 Hours

Three French Riviera stops in a single afternoon from the port

A four-hour private shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer takes you to Monaco's Old Town and the Princes' Palace, the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, and Eze village perched above the Mediterranean with views across the coast. A professional driver and guide narrates in English and French, and transport by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan is included. You choose a morning or afternoon departure to fit your ship's schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Eze and Monaco highlights

• Visit Eze village and Exotic Garden
• Optional perfumery visit in Eze
• Tour Monaco Old Town and Prince's Palace
• Photo stop at Monte-Carlo Place du Casino

The experience

Your ship docks in Villefranche-sur-Mer and you have half a day to see the French Riviera. This tour covers three destinations in four hours: Eze village sits high on a hilltop with an Exotic Garden and galleries to browse; Monaco's Old Town centers on the Rock of Monaco, where the Princes' Palace and the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate stand (the palace opens to the public April through October); and Monte Carlo's Place du Casino is the golden square where you can walk past the yachts in Hercules Harbor and the casino itself. The guide provides commentary throughout in English and French, so you follow along without arranging translation. An optional perfumery stop in Eze lets you see how French fragrances are made, though you can skip it and spend more time in the village or the garden.

The minivan holds eight passengers and is air-conditioned, which matters on a Riviera afternoon. Pickup happens at the port, and the driver knows the ship schedules, so the return timing is planned around your departure. Stops are approximate and may shift depending on crowds or traffic, but the three main sites stay fixed. Wheelchair users can join the tour with an accompanying person at certain sites. Foldable wheelchairs and strollers are accepted.

What’s included

• Professional driver and guide providing live commentary in English and French.
• transport by air-conditioned eight-seat Mercedes minivan.
• pickup and return to the port in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
• entry to Eze village and access to the Exotic Garden.
• stops at Monaco's Old Town on the Rock and the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by Tour Azur

Is this one for you?Pick the morning or afternoon slot based on your ship's departure time, and choose English or French to follow the guide comfortably throughout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Is the Princes' Palace in Monaco open when we visit?

The Princes' Palace is open to the public from April through October only. If your cruise falls outside those months, you will see the palace from outside on the Rock of Monaco, but cannot enter. The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate and the Old Town remain accessible year-round.

Can we visit the perfumery, or is it mandatory?

The perfumery stop in Eze is optional. You can choose to visit and see the production process, or skip it and spend the time exploring Eze village, the Exotic Garden, or the galleries instead.

Does the tour return to the ship in time for a typical afternoon departure?

The tour is four hours long and pickup is at the port, so timing depends on your ship's exact departure window. When you book, provide your ship's schedule and the operator will confirm the departure time (morning or afternoon) that gets you back safely before your vessel leaves.