Private Day Trip to Nice, Eze and Monaco: French Riviera

Three French Riviera towns in one day: Nice's port, Eze's medieval streets, Monaco's casino and race track

A private full-day tour of Nice, Eze and Monaco on the French Riviera with a driver-guide in an air-conditioned minivan, port pickup and drop-off included. You explore Nice's history as a Greek settlement, walk the medieval village of Eze and visit Monaco's old town built on a rock, with stops at the Oceanographic Museum, the Formula 1 race track and the Casino of Monaco. The tour runs 10 hours and suits travelers without a rental car or those departing from a cruise ship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Nice, Eze, and Monaco

• Explore historic Nice city
• Visit medieval village of Eze
• Tour Fragonard Perfumery
• Discover Monaco old town
• Admire Monaco castle and museum
• Drive Monte Carlo Formula 1 track
• Try luck at Monaco Casino
• Relax at Cafe de Paris

The experience

How do you see three of the French Riviera's most distinct towns in a single day without driving yourself? This private tour handles the route and the navigation, leaving you to step out at each stop. You start in Nice, where Greeks from Marseille founded a settlement around 350 BC and called it Nikaia after Nike, the goddess of victory. The town's strategic port shaped its fate through centuries of rule by Savoy, the French Republic and the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia before France claimed it in 1860. Your guide walks you through the layers of that history as you move through the city.

From Nice, the minivan climbs to Eze, a medieval village perched near Mount Bastide. The name appears in ancient maritime records as a bay called St. Laurent of Eze, and the settlement itself dates back 200 BC. The narrow streets and stone buildings sit high enough to offer views across the coast. On the way, you stop at Fragonard Perfumery, where fragrances are made from 100% natural wheat alcohol and natural raw materials. A working perfumery where you can see how the products are composed and buy if you choose.

Monaco comes next: the second smallest state in the world at 1.2 square miles, built on a rock and ruled by the Grimaldi dynasty since Francesco Grimaldi seized it in 1297. You visit the old town, see the castle and have the option to enter the Oceanographic Museum with its aquarium. Then your driver takes you onto the famous Formula 1 race track itself: the street circuit where the Grand Prix runs every year. Afterward, you can try your luck at the Casino of Monaco or sit at Cafe de Paris to watch the expensive cars pass by. The tour ends with your return to the port or your hotel.

What’s included

• Your private tour includes the driver-guide who speaks English.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• port pickup and drop-off.
• and the fuel surcharge. Entry fees to attractions like the Oceanographic Museum or the Casino are not included, so you pay only for what you choose to enter.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Chinese

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by DOMITIA TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving by cruise ship or staying without a car on the French Riviera: the port pickup and private minivan mean you don't arrange transport between the three towns, and the 10-hour day fits inside a single port call or a full day away from your hotel.

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Top questions

How long does this tour take and when does it start?

The full day runs 10 hours. Port pickup is included, and your guide coordinates the exact time based on your ship's schedule or your hotel location at booking.

What is there to do in Monaco beyond the old town?

Monaco includes the Oceanographic Museum with an aquarium, the Formula 1 race track where you're driven on the actual circuit used for the Grand Prix, and the Casino of Monaco where you can gamble. Cafe de Paris is a popular spot to sit and watch the traffic of luxury cars.

What is Eze and why stop there?

Eze is a medieval village built on a hillside near Mount Bastide, first settled around 200 BC. The narrow stone streets and high perch make it distinct from the coastal cities, and the Fragonard Perfumery there shows how fragrances are made from natural materials.

Is the tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so your group travels alone in the minivan with your own driver-guide rather than joining strangers.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the driver-guide, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, fuel surcharge and port or hotel pickup and drop-off. Food, drinks and lunch are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat at each stop.