--- title: The French Riviera lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/the-french-riviera/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 800 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 51 (Day Trips from Nice) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/the-french-riviera/ --- # The French Riviera **Guidekin's take:** A private Riviera day where you set how long to linger in each place and the guide-driver proposes the route to match, with water, a booster seat and parking fees in the per-group price. Entry to museums, the palace or the casino is paid on the spot, and a moderate level of fitness is expected. 4.98 from 44 reviews for 8h–9h. In our comparison: #18 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview It's a private tour so you decide how much time you want to spend in each place, I'll put forward a number of suggestions to match your interests... ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 761 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 761 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €800 per group/vehicle - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Riviera Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.98 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 44. - 5 stars: 43 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise tailored itineraries and local knowledge; cruise passengers flag tender logistics when planning pickup. **Praised:** - Local history and stories from a knowledgeable, personable guide - Itineraries adjusted to interests, pace and family needs - Scenic photo stops and places travellers would not have found alone - Comfortable cars and steady driving - Time to explore independently between guided stops **Complaints:** - Cruise tender logistics need planning around pickup Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-05-18 to 2026-08-04); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Booster seat - Air-conditioned vehicle - Excess baggage - Parking Fees ## Not included - Entrance fees to museums and the Casino... - Princely Palace : 10€ / Oceanographic Museum : from 14€ to 22,50€ / Monte Carlo Casino : 20€ / Picasso Museum : 12€ ## Itinerary 1. **Villeneuve-Loubet** (pass by, no stop) - ... As we head west along the Bay of Angels... 2. **Antibes** (30m) - We reach ancient Antibes where you can stroll the ramparts or sample the bustling market before admiring the marina and Billionaires' quay. 3. **Cap d'Antibes** (pass by, no stop) - Lay back and enjoy the ride around the cape to reach the Bay of Cannes and the summer resorts of... 4. **Juan-les-Pins** (pass by, no stop) - and... 5. **Golfe-Juan Vallauris** (pass by, no stop) - ... and Golfe-Juan, both filled with history... 6. **Cannes** (30m) - Moving on to Cannes, and the boulevard de la Croisette with its exclusive boutiques and splendid hotels where you can ascend the red carpeted 'steps of glory' made famous at the Cannes Film Festival. 7. **Sophia Antipolis** (pass by, no stop) - After having taken a secret itinerary of mine, we catch the motorway so as to get to the Parnassus of the Arts for a timely lunch break. 8. **St-Paul-de-Vence** (2h) - We are now in the enchanting cobbled streets of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, once the refuge of artists, now the retreat of film stars. Of course - being a private tour- you can decide whether you want to add the visit of the Foundation Maeght to the number of galleries present...... 9. **Nice** (pass by, no stop) - We drive through Nissa la Bella... 10. **Eze** (1h) - ... only to turn it up a notch with a breathtaking drive along the 'Moyenne corniche' where, at its highest point, the pretty medieval village of Eze reveals itself... 11. **Monaco** (2h) - We then descend to Monaco to see the Princely Palace on the Roc, the old town and gardens, as well as the cathedral. Take a spin with me around the Grand Prix circuit and experience the opulence of the Monte-Carlo Casino and its cafés and the Hôtel de Paris. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00 - 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: 761 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - I have a booster, that's all. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €800 | €400 | | 4 | €800 | €200 | | 6 | €800 | €133 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Nice start at €65 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 51** | €800 per group | 8h–9h | 4.98 (44) | private | | [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 #18 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €478, median €125; typical length 8h. 19 of 51 are private. 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