Villefranche Shore Excursion: Nice, Eze & Monaco Private Tour

Four to eight hours exploring Nice, Eze, Monaco, and St.-Paul-de-Vence without arranging transport from the port.

Private shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer with a driver-guide in your chosen language, covering Nice, Eze, Monaco and the Formula 1 circuit. You pick the tour length at checkout (4, 6 or 8 hours), and the guide adjusts the itinerary accordingly. The longest option adds Saint-Paul de Vence. Port pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide provides live commentary throughout. Maximum 8 passengers per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Promenade des Anglais30m
2. Saint-Paul de Vence1h

Private shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer

• Start tour in Villefranche-sur-Mer
• Visit Promenade des Anglais
• Explore Saint-Paul de Vence
• Stroll in the harbour and ramparts
• Drive along Croisette boulevard in Cannes
• See the film festival Palace and red carpet

The experience

The tour starts when you book it. Your guide meets you at the port in Villefranche and drives you in an air-conditioned minivan, beginning with Nice's Promenade des Anglais. The boulevard where you can stop to walk or simply pass through as the mood takes. From there the route climbs to Eze, a medieval village perched on a hilltop with stone streets and art galleries that have drawn actors and artists for decades. The drive then heads toward Monaco, where you see Casino Square in Monte-Carlo and pass the Formula 1 racetrack that winds through the principality.

What you see depends on which length you choose. The 4-hour tour hits the main stops; the 6-hour version gives you more time to linger and explore; the 8-hour option adds Saint-Paul de Vence, another artist's village inland. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, pick your language when you book, and provides commentary as you travel. The minivan is air-conditioned, and the guide handles all the driving so you can look out the window instead of navigating. Because this is a private tour, not a group one, the stops and pace are customized: you can skip a site or spend longer at one if it interests you more than the others.

Timing matters for cruise passengers. Villefranche has no dock. You arrive by tender service, which takes time. When you book, provide your ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the company can schedule your tour to fit. Be prompt when your guide arrives: the tour starts at the reserved time, not when you eventually reach the meeting point. If you're traveling with children under 10, tell the company at booking. Your guide cannot legally transport them without a booster or child seat, and the tour will be cancelled if this isn't arranged beforehand.

What’s included

• Private guide in your chosen language.
• air-conditioned minivan transport.
• port pickup and drop-off in Villefranche.
• live commentary as you travel.
• infant or booster seats available on request if you notify the company at booking.

Options for this experience

3 options

4 Hour TourGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timePrivate shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice), lasting 4 hours, includes pickup

6 Hour TourGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timePrivate shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice), lasting 6 hours, includes pickup

8 Hour TourGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timePrivate shore excursion from Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice), lasting 8 hours, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sunny Days Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour tour if you want the main highlights and a quick return to the ship; choose 6 hours if you'd like time to walk through Eze and explore Nice's Promenade; pick 8 hours if Saint-Paul de Vence's art galleries and stone streets appeal to you and you have the time before re-boarding.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

How long does the private tour from Villefranche-sur-Mer take?

You choose 4, 6 or 8 hours when you book. The 4-hour tour covers the main sites; 6 hours gives you more time to explore each stop; 8 hours adds Saint-Paul de Vence, a village inland known for its artists and galleries.

What's included in the tour price?

The private tour includes your driver-guide, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, port pickup and drop-off, and live commentary throughout the day. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.

What is Eze like?

Eze is a medieval village built on a hilltop with narrow stone streets, art galleries and views across the coast. It's a stop on every tour length, and you can walk through it or stay in the minivan depending on your preference.

Can I see the Formula 1 racetrack in Monaco?

Yes. The tour passes the Formula 1 circuit that winds through Monte-Carlo, and you drive along it as part of the route. You also see Casino Square in Monte-Carlo on every tour.

How many people can book this tour together?

A maximum of 8 passengers can travel in one booking. The minivan seats up to 8 with luggage space.