--- title: The best of French Riviera Full-Day from Nice Small-Group Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/the-best-of-french-riviera-full-day-from-nice-small-group-tour/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.57 reviews: 129 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 44 of 51 (Day Trips from Nice) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/the-best-of-french-riviera-full-day-from-nice-small-group-tour/ --- # The best of French Riviera Full-Day from Nice Small-Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** Antibes' ramparts, the Croisette in Cannes, the perched village of Èze and Monaco in a single minivan day with live commentary, picked up at your hotel or the port. Lunch is on you, a folding wheelchair fits aboard, and departures need at least two travellers. 4.57 from 129 reviews for 9h. In our comparison: #44 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Drive along the coast road to the historic old town of Antibes, exploring the incredible harbor and its ancient ramparts. Continue to Cannes, driving down the iconic Croisette Boulevard to the Festival Palace, where you can feel like a star walking up the famous steps. On your way to Monaco, stop in Eze to discover this charming medieval village perched above the French Riviera. There are a few steps to climb if you'd like to reach the top. Don’t miss the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard perfume factory. Drive through the village of La Turbie and arrive in the luxurious principality of Monaco, home to the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit. For cruisers, in case of last-minute port cancellation, a 50% refund will be granted upon request. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 185 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €58: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 185 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.57/5 from 129 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Liven Up Nice - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.57 from 129 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 113 of 129. - 5 stars: 100 (78%) - 4 stars: 13 (10%) - 3 stars: 10 (8%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the broad coverage and small groups; the recurring caveat is limited time to explore each stop. **Praised:** - Broad coverage of coastal towns, Monaco and medieval villages - Friendly, accommodating guides who share regional history - Small groups that make the trip feel more personal - Comfortable vans and convenient hotel pickup **Complaints:** - Some found stops rushed, while others felt there was enough time - Some received detailed explanations, while others got little guidance at the stops - Commentary can be hard to hear from the back of the van - Some report missing stops listed in the itinerary Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-07-24 to 2026-07-19); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Hotel/port drop-off - Hotel/port pickup - Professional guide - Live commentary on board - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Moyenne Corniche** (pass by, no stop) - Drive up towards the scenic Moyenne Corniche, one of the three coastal roads connecting Nice to the Principality of Monaco. It will not take you long before realizing how panoramic the drive is, a short distance away from the city, you will then enter the heights of... 2. **Fragonard** (40m) - Meet up again with your driver and, just around the corner, seize the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard Perfume Factory and discover the secrets of this realm of fragrances… 3. **Vieux Eze** (30m) - Not even midway, and you will then take a halt to venture into one of France’s prettiest villages: Eze, filled with history and offering a stunning location over 400 meters right above sea, a truly unique place on earth. 4. **La Turbie** (pass by, no stop) - You will proceed up the coast and reach the Grande Corniche, the highest road from where you can catch the sight of the most ancient Roman vestige on the French Riviera: the ’Trophy of the Alps’ in the village of La Turbie. 5. **Palais Princier de Monaco** (30m) - Descent towards the state-city of Monaco and its Palace on the ’Rock’, in time for the change of the guards(morning only). You will be given some free time to wander around the old town for a souvenir maybe, or even admire the view from the St. Martin Gardens, and definitely... 6. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee** (10m) - Definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses. 7. **Casino De Monte-carlo** (15m) - Make a stop at Monte-Carlo’s Casino and its display of luxury cars beside and get the chance to gamble few coins inside this magnificent building (17€, afternoon only) and capture with eyes and memory only its beautiful inner architecture. 8. **Boulevard De La Croisette** (pass by, no stop) - After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes. Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the... 9. **Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes** (20m) - Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a... 10. **Antibes** (15m) - Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. You’ve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 185 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Folding wheelchair accessible - A minimum of 2 persons is required for departure - Gratuity is not included but is expected - Passport is required to enter the Casino Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 51** | €115 | 9h | 4.57 (129) | shared | | [Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour](/france/nice/tours/eze-and-monaco-private-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €670 per group | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private | | [Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice](/france/nice/tours/provence-wine-tour-small-group-tour-from-nice/?format=md) | €176 | 8h | 4.92 (405) | shared | | [French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour](/france/nice/tours/french-riviera-dolce-vita-electric-fiat-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 4h | 4.91 (507) | shared | Ranked #44 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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