--- title: The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/the-best-of-the-french-riviera-small-group-guided-tour-from-nice/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 1404 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: The whole coast? rank_in_category: 28 of 53 (Day Trips from Nice) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/the-best-of-the-french-riviera-small-group-guided-tour-from-nice/ --- # The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice **Guidekin's take:** Six Riviera towns in one full day, from Monaco and Èze to Cannes and Antibes, in a minivan capped at eight with pickup at your Nice accommodation. The perfume factory stop is optional, meals are at your own expense, and the order of stops can change with the day's events. 4.81 from 1404 reviews at €95 per person. **The whole coast?:** Èze, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul, max eight, hotel pickup, €95 per person for 10h; meals extra. 4.81 from 1404 reviews. Trade-off: Meals extra; stop order can change. (last checked September 22, 2026) ## Overview Discover the beauty of the Riviera on a full-day excursion with a professional local guide aboard a comfortable, recent vehicle. - You will be in a small group of maximum 8 people - Visit six French Riviera towns and village in just one day - Enjoy magnificent views and photo stop along the French Riviera - Free pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Nice You will discover the charm and luxury of Monaco and Monte-Carlo. By discovering the princely palace, the cathedral, the Casino square and the famous Formula 1 circuit. Walk in the magnificent medieval village of Eze and its breathtaking views. Discover the secrets of the world of perfume by visiting the Fragonard perfumery (optional step according to your desire) Walk in Cannes along luxury boutiques and sandy beaches. Take photos on the famous red carpet. Admire the magnificent Provencal village of Saint Paul de Vence and its numerous art galleries. Visit the old town of Antibes, its immense port and its fortification walls. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 208 pickup points - Max 8 people: small group - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 1404 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Riviera Star Tours ## What's included - Driver/local guide - Admire French Riviera top sites and cities - Visit of the Perfume Factory (included but optional according to your wishes) - All Fees and Taxes - Accomodation pickup and drop-off ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Promenade des Anglais** (pass by, no stop) - Your driver/guide pick you up from your accommodation in Nice to start your day 2. **Villefranche-sur-Mer** (5m) - On the way to Monaco and Eze, you will make a short stop on a viewpoint overlooking Villefranche to admire and take pictures of the magnificent bay of Villefranche and its many colors. (Photo stop) 3. **St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat** (5m) - From the same point of view on Villefranche, discover the view of the famous Cap Ferrat with its luxury houses which looks like an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea (Photo stop) 4. **Eze** (45m) - From the medieval village of Èze, you will enjoy breathtaking views from the summit, its charming streets typical of the medieval age and its exotic garden. Optional access to the exotic garden is available depending on your preferences and fitness level. If you wish to... 5. **Visit the Fragonard perfumery to discover the products and manufacturing secr...** (45m; admission included) - Visit the Fragonard perfumery to discover the products and manufacturing secrets of this very important industry in the South of France. This is optional, possibility of skipping the visit of the perfume factory and having more time in the village if you are not interested by... 6. **Monaco** (1h) - Arrive in Monaco to discover this principality which is the 2nd smallest territory in the world but also one of the richest. You will visit the old town of Monaco, its cathedral, the Prince's Palace square, the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit , and the famous Place du Casino. 7. **Palais Princier de Monaco** (45m) - Enjoy the old town, the princely palace and the view of Monte-Carlo from the Rock. Take advantage of free time to also visit the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly were married (included on the 1 hour in Monaco) 8. **Monte-Carlo** (30m) - Enjoy free time in Monte Carlo to discover the Casino Square, the luxurious Hotel de Paris, boutiques of the most famous brands and luxury cars. 9. **Casino De Monte-carlo** (10m) - Enjoy the Casino Square and admire the luxury, sport cars and glamor of this very famous square. (Included on the 30 minutes in Monte-Carlo) 10. **Monaco Grand Prix** (10m) - Take a complete tour of the Formula 1 circuit and drive where the Formula 1 cars drive each year during the Monaco Grand Prix. This legendary circuit located in the heart of Monaco will impress you. 11. **Port De Monaco** (pass by, no stop) - During the tour of the Formula 1 circuit admire the luxury yachts in the port of Monaco and pass by the famous swimming pool of the race-track. 12. **Cannes** (30m) - You will explore Cannes – the Beverly Hills of France. This pretty seaside resort is renowned for its international film festival, its creators, its prestigious hotels, its luxury boutiques and of course its sandy beaches 13. **Walk along Boulevard la Croisette to admire the luxury boutiques of the most ...** (10m) - Walk along Boulevard la Croisette to admire the luxury boutiques of the most famous designers, the prestigious hotels and the sandy beaches. (included on the 30min in Cannes) 14. **Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes** (10m) - Take incredible photos on the world's most famous red carpet. The carpet of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes where actors, actresses and celebrities from around the world come together every year for the International Film Festival. (included on the 30min in Cannes) 15. **Juan les Pins Main Beach** (pass by, no stop) - By joining Antibes cross the town of Juan-les-Pins known for its pretty sandy beaches 16. **Antibes** (30m) - Admire the largest marina on the French Riviera. The only port in the South of France where yachts over 100 meters long are welcome 17. **Cap d'Antibes** (10m) - Walk along the fortified ramparts along the old town of Antibes and admire the Cap d'Antibes on the west side and the snowy Alps on the northeast side. (Included on the 30 min in Antibes) 18. **Marche provencal** (20m) - Enjoy the Local Provençal market of Antibes located in the old town (Depending on market days) (Included on the 30 min in Antibes) 19. **St-Paul-de-Vence** (1h) - Perched above the Mediterranean sea, Saint-Paul de Vence is considered the jewel of Provence and has been home to many artists like Chagal, Matisse, Picasso and others. We now find in the charming flower-filled streets of the village numerous art galleries and shops that you... 20. **Nice** (pass by, no stop) - Drop off at your accomodation or place of your choice in Nice ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - 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: 208 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Pick up service available only from city of Nice - This tour can not be provided for cruise travelers - The order of visits to the sites may be modified depending on the day's events in order to offer you the best possible experience. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 53** | €95 | 10h | 4.81 (1404) | shared, max 8 | | [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 | | [French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour](/france/nice/tours/french-riviera-dolce-vita-electric-fiat-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 4h | 4.91 (501) | shared | | [Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice](/france/nice/tours/provence-wine-tour-small-group-tour-from-nice/?format=md) | €176 | 8h | 4.91 (399) | shared | Ranked #28 of 53 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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