Day Trips in the French Riviera: The 6 That Repay the Fare

1.French Riviera in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,215 reviews · from $85Our pick

This nine-hour guided drive from Nice takes you along the Moyenne Corniche to Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, a Fragonard perfumery visit, and a multilingual driver-guide. Guides may include Peter, Samantha, David, or Fabrice, depending on the departure.

“We definitely hit the jackpot with our tour guide David on this fantastic trip. He was at all times professional, courteous & accommodating to everyone booked on the tour. We had an amazing day visiting The Fragonard Perfume factory, Eze, Monaco, Antibes, Paul de Vence & despite all our requests to speed up on the Grand Prix circuit he maintained his exceptional driving at all times. We all had a great laugh throughout the journey. David gave us just the right amount of time in each place & adjusted where possible to fit in everyone's requests. I was absolutely thrilled we had David as our driver today.Read more”

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2.Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about eight hours with a driver-guide such as Ian, Noé, Francesca, or Thierry, traveling from Nice to hilltop Eze and Monaco in a Mercedes minivan. You’ll tour Fragonard, explore Monaco and Monte Carlo, drive part of the Formula One circuit, and enjoy coastal photo stops with free time built in.

“Francesca was amazing! Warm, sunny, and incredibly knowledgeable — she brought Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo to life with fascinating stories and history. The small group made it feel personal, and her extra stops were such a thoughtful touch. Clean, comfy car, luxury vibes, and the best recommendations. 10/10, book this tour!”

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3.French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about nine hours touring the French Riviera in a comfortable eight-seat Mercedes minivan. Walk Eze, visit Fragonard, explore Monaco-Ville, see Monte Carlo’s casino and Formula One circuit, then stop in Cannes and Antibes. Guides such as Tony, Noah, Stephan, and Adrienn are praised for lively local stories and careful driving.

“Me and my family had a great experience wit this tour. Thanks to our tour guide, Terry. He was punctual, funny , helpful and an awesome tour guide. He made this tour very memorable and a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about eight hours touring Provence in a Mercedes minivan limited to eight people. Visit Cannes, tour Fragonard in Grasse, enjoy mountain views from Gourdon, pause at Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and browse Saint-Paul-de-Vence with an English-speaking driver-guide.

“This was a really great day trip full of different things and interests. Nora was our driver/guide and she was great and very informative. I loved visiting the hill villages as well as seeing the perfume factory in Grasse and the sweet and jam factory. Highly recommend this trip”

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5.French Riviera in One Day from Nice shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 10 hours touring the Riviera from Nice in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Èze, Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes, with views over Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat. Guides vary, including Samantha, Denys, Roman, and David. Expect a fast-paced day with some stops handled independently.

“Jack was pleasant, even though we got caught up in morning traffic. He made it up to us, and we still got to experience all three destinations. It wasn’t an exclusive walking tour led by Jack—he just dropped us off at each location and we set off to explore on our own." Had a great time.”

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6.Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $487

From Cannes port, a private Mercedes minivan takes you to medieval Eze and Monaco. Expect a Fragonard perfume visit, Monte Carlo’s casino district, a drive around the Formula One circuit, and time in Monaco-Ville. Guides such as Laurent, Catherine, Pierre, and Giorgio have earned high marks for flexibility and time management.

“We booked a private tour from Cannes to Monaco and E'ze. Adreienne was our driver and we absolutely LOVED her. She was flexible to make sure we spent time where we wanted, and she even spent some time going up Eze with us. She is happy to give time on your own or spend time with you. She is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. I felt bad that I wasn't feeling 100% but she made everything comfortable for me. Highly recommend this tour!”

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