Private French Riviera tour from Nice: Cannes, Antibes, Eze

Walk the perched villages and harbor towns a local discovered first

A private guided tour of the French Riviera departing from Nice covers Cannes, Antibes, Eze, and Saint Paul de Vence in a single day with a local guide fluent in English, French or Arabic. The itinerary is flexible and customizable based on your port or interests—options include Monaco, the hilltop villages of Gourdon and Tourette sur Loup, or a focus on art, gastronomy and local life. Private transportation and bottled water are included; museum entries and private gardens are available as add-ons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore French Riviera highlights

• Start from your port
• Visit Nice, Eze, Saint Paul de Vence
• Visit Cannes, Antibes, Saint Paul de Vence
• Visit Nice, Eze, Monaco
• Visit perched villages Gourdon, Tourette sur Loup, Saint Paul de Vence
• Discover art, gastronomy, local lifestyle, wine, nature
• Explore off the beaten track treasures

The Experience

The tour starts from your port in Nice and moves through the main highlights of the Riviera with a guide who has cycled and hiked these places first. Rather than following the standard route, you'll discover the region's art, wine, gastronomy and local lifestyle through someone invested in showing you what matters. The day runs 6 to 8 hours depending on which stops you choose and how long you linger in each place.

Cannes, Antibes, Eze and Saint Paul de Vence are the core stops, though the itinerary shifts based on your port and what draws you. Some days focus on the perched villages inland—Gourdon, Tourette sur Loup, Saint Paul de Vence—where the landscape changes from the coast. Others pair the harbors with Monaco or concentrate on a single thread like the art scene or the wine. The guide shapes the day around what you want to see, not a fixed schedule.

You travel in private transportation throughout, which means no waiting for a group to board and no stops that don't interest you. Bottled water is provided. If you want to step inside museums or visit private gardens, those entries can be added at checkout. Departures from Cannes or Menton carry a 100-euro fee on top of the tour price.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the day.
• bottled water.
• guidance from a local who knows the region.
• pickup from your port.
• flexible itinerary customized to your interests.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by France Azur Excursions

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own group and the guide shapes the day around what you want to see rather than keeping to a fixed schedule—it suits anyone who wants to move at their own pace and skip the standard stops. The guide speaks English, French or Arabic, so book in whichever language works for you.

Top questions

What are the main villages and towns I'll actually see on this tour?

The core stops are Cannes, Antibes, Eze and Saint Paul de Vence, though the exact route depends on which port you depart from and what interests you. If you prefer the perched villages inland, the guide can build the day around Gourdon, Tourette sur Loup and Saint Paul de Vence instead, or combine the coast with Monaco.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on your stops and how long you spend in each place. Private transportation, bottled water and the guide are included. Museum entries and visits to private gardens are optional add-ons you can choose at checkout.

Can I customize the itinerary, or is it fixed?

The itinerary is flexible and customizable based on your port and what you want to explore. The guide works with you to shape the day around your interests—whether that's art, gastronomy, local life, wine or nature—rather than following a set route.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is fluent in English, French and Arabic, so you can book in whichever language suits you.

Is there a pickup fee if I depart from Cannes or Menton instead of Nice?

Yes, departures from Cannes or Menton add a 100-euro fee to the tour price. Nice is the standard departure point with no additional charge.