Saint Tropez Port Grimaud Tour: Boat Crossing Included

Boat crossing to Saint Tropez, then the canals of Port Grimaud

A full-day private tour from the French Riviera to Saint Tropez and Port Grimaud, with pickup from Monaco, Nice or Cannes. You travel through the Esterel mountain range by car, then take a 25-minute boat crossing from Sainte-Maxime to reach Saint Tropez, where you explore the harbor, beaches and Place des Lices on foot. On the return, you stop at Port Grimaud to walk its tiny bridges and canals. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French and drives a luxury air-conditioned car. All tolls, parking and fuel are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Saint Tropez and Port Grimaud tour

• Travel from Monaco, Nice or Cannes
• Pass Esterel mountain roads
• Boat ride from Sainte Maxime to Saint Tropez
• Explore Saint Tropez harbor and beaches
• Visit Place des Lices and inner village streets
• Relax on the beach with a drink
• Return and visit Port Grimaud canals and bridges

The experience

The route starts inland, passing through the red-rock cliffs of the Esterel mountain range before arriving at Sainte-Maxime on the coast. From there, a 25-minute boat crossing takes you across the water to Saint Tropez itself: a detail that sets this tour apart from the standard car-only itinerary. The crossing is part of the day, not an extra step you arrange separately.

Once in Saint Tropez, you have time to wander the inner streets, sit on the beach with a drink, or watch the activity around Place des Lices, where the harbor and the village's reputation for attracting artists, photographers and celebrities converge. The town's history runs from a 15th-century military stronghold through a quiet fishing village in the early 1900s to its liberation by American forces in World War II. Your guide shares these details as you move through the day.

On the return journey, Port Grimaud appears: a modern waterfront village built with canals, tiny bridges and squares that earned it the nickname "Little Venice." The contrast between the historic character of Saint Tropez and the designed charm of Port Grimaud gives the day two distinct stops. Your driver handles all navigation, tolls and parking, and the air-conditioned car means the eight-hour day stays comfortable regardless of the season.

What’s included

• Private luxury car with air conditioning.
• pickup from your hotel in Monaco, Nice or Cannes.
• guide-driver in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• boat crossing from Sainte-Maxime to Saint Tropez.
• all tolls, parking and fuel.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bliss tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private car and guide for the full day, with the boat crossing as part of the itinerary rather than something you arrange separately. The eight-hour route suits travelers who prefer not to drive themselves and want both the famous harbor town and the canal village in a single outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the boat crossing from Sainte-Maxime to Saint Tropez like?

The crossing takes 25 minutes and is included in the tour. You travel by boat from Sainte-Maxime across the water to Saint Tropez itself, which is how the tour reaches the town rather than by car alone.

How much time do I spend in Saint Tropez itself?

Saint Tropez is the main stop of the day. You have time to explore the inner streets, visit the harbor and Place des Lices, rest on the beach, or simply observe the activity around the village at your own pace.

What exactly is Port Grimaud?

Port Grimaud is a waterfront village built with canals, tiny bridges and squares, nicknamed "Little Venice." It is the second major stop on the return journey and offers a different character from Saint Tropez: more designed and modern, with water passages instead of traditional streets.

Which cities can I be picked up from?

Pickup is available from Monaco, Nice or Cannes. Your driver collects you from your hotel or accommodation in one of these cities and returns you there at the end of the day.