Saint Tropez Shore Excursion: Villages, Port Grimaud & Maures

Four villages and the canals of Port Grimaud in a single day from the ship

A private, full-day shore excursion from Saint-Tropez cruise dock visiting Gassin, Port Grimaud (known as "Little Venice of Provence" for its winding canals), Ramatuelle and the Maures mountain range. Your professional driver-guide provides live commentary in English and French throughout the day. Transport is by air-conditioned luxury minivan. Entrance fees to the citadel, museums and boat rides are separate. The tour suits all fitness levels and includes wheelchair accessibility with accompaniment available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Saint Tropez and nearby villages

• Stroll around Saint Tropez
• Discover Gassin village
• Admire Port Grimaud

The experience

Your ship docks in Saint-Tropez and you have eight hours before departure. A private minivan picks you up at the port with a professional guide who speaks English and French, narrating the route as you drive. The day moves through four stops: you stroll the streets of Saint-Tropez itself, then head inland to Gassin perched in the hills, down to Port Grimaud where the canals let you explore by boat (at your own cost), and through Ramatuelle. The Maures mountain range and forest frame the whole route. The geography itself is part of what you see.

Port Grimaud is the centerpiece: its winding canals earned it the nickname "Little Venice of Provence," and unlike the crowded waterfront in town, this is where the day opens up. You can walk the quays, cross the bridges, and choose whether to take a boat ride through the canals or stay on foot. The guide's commentary fills in what each village is and why it matters, so you're not just moving through the landscape. You're understanding it. The minivan is air-conditioned and seats eight, so the group stays small and the pace is yours to set at each stop.

Entrance to the citadel in Saint-Tropez, any museums, and the boat ride in Port Grimaud cost extra and are optional. The tour is guaranteed to depart in English and French. Other languages are available on request. If you use a wheelchair, accompaniment is available at certain sites, and the tour is accessible overall. Complimentary baby and booster seats are available if you request them when you book.

What’s included

• Professional driver-guide with live commentary in English and French.
• transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan.
• visits to Saint-Tropez, Gassin, Port Grimaud and Ramatuelle.
• access to the Maures mountain range and forest on the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

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 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by Tour Azur

Is this one for you?The tour runs eight hours from dock to dock, so you'll spend most of your port day in the minivan and at the four villages rather than lingering in one place. If you want to see multiple villages and the Maures landscape in a single afternoon, the fixed itinerary and private guide make that possible. If you prefer to anchor yourself in one spot, a self-guided day in Saint-Tropez alone would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is Port Grimaud and why is it called "Little Venice of Provence"?

Port Grimaud is a waterfront village built around winding canals that you can explore by boat or on foot. The canals and bridges gave it the Venice comparison, and it's the main stop where the tour lets you spend time on the water or walking the quays at your own pace.

Does the tour include entrance fees to museums or the citadel in Saint-Tropez?

No, entrance to the citadel, museums and the boat ride through Port Grimaud's canals are not included and cost extra. The tour covers transport and guide commentary. You decide which sites to enter and which boat rides to take.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes strolling around Saint-Tropez, Gassin, Port Grimaud and Ramatuelle, but the pace and distance at each stop are up to you. Most time is spent in the minivan traveling between villages, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Can I bring a child or use a wheelchair on this tour?

Yes. Complimentary baby and booster seats are available on request. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and accompaniment is provided at certain sites for wheelchair users.