Day Trips in the French Riviera: The 15 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.From Nice, Cannes, Villefranche: French Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 419 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $123

This nine-hour van tour links Cannes, Antibes, Èze, and Monaco from Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, or Cannes. You get a live English or French guide, pickup and drop-off, free time in each town, a Fragonard perfume visit, and scenic drives along Cap d’Antibes. The small group is limited to eight people.

“I thought Sebastian was extremely good at his job. He went over and above to present the best possible experience for us. He was cool calm and collected when things didn’t go to plan. His knowledge was incredible and he told us many fascinating things . A microphone would have been good as I sat in the back seat and found it hard to hear. I loved the last experience which he said was the cherry on top. Thanks Sebastian I would come and visit this area again just to do another trip with you . 10/10 thank you”

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7.Half-Day Trip from Nice to Monaco Monte carlo with Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $69Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide under a red umbrella at Nice Ville station for a train ride to Monaco and a roughly 3.5-hour walking tour. See Casino Square, Port Hercules, the Grand Prix circuit, the cathedral, Place du Palais, Old Monaco, and the Prince’s Palace area. Guides such as Ahmad, Jenny, Lucie, and Fran are praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Ahmed was extremely knowledgeable and had fun with the group, we were able to ask many questions which he encouraged. We saw parts of Monaco we would never have thought of seeing on this tour! 100% worth it!”

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8.Monaco and Eze Small Group Day Trip from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $158

This 8-hour Tour Azur trip links Eze, Monaco-Ville, and Monte Carlo in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan for no more than eight people. You get Riviera viewpoints, a Fragonard perfumery visit, free time in Monaco, and a lap of the Formula One circuit. Guides such as Peggy, Itchy, Nora, and Adrienn are praised for warm, lively commentary.

“Our guide, Andreas was so knowledgeable, fun & professional and shared his passion for Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo during our day trip. We had a fun group of 8 and this tour was one of the highlights of our trip to the south of france.”

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9.Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $153

Travel from Nice by air-conditioned minivan to medieval Eze and independent Monaco. Walk Eze’s narrow lanes, visit Fragonard, follow the Formula 1 route, and see Monte Carlo’s casino, hotels, and boutiques. Guides such as Noah, FX, Eric, and Frank have led this tour, which suits travelers who want a fast, guided introduction rather than long free time.

“Driver was late to pick up, however when I called office to check on arrival time they blamed me for not being outside apartment (which I was 15 mins before advised arrival time) driver eventually arrived 45 mins late due traffic hold ups (understandable) but not good for office to make me feel that I was somehow responsible for delay!! Tour was great and Fragonard very interesting, but would say half day cannot do justice to Monaco and Eze next time I will allow a day for each.”

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10.Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Meet your English-speaking wine guide in central Nice at 9am for an eight-hour small-group trip into Côtes de Provence. Visit three different wineries, see winemaking and bottling areas, taste rosé, red, and white wines, and stop for lunch in a quiet Provençal village. The minivan holds no more than eight people.

“Lara is phenomenal. We had a great time! This is a must do tour. Lara is very knowledgeable and very personable. We'll worth the money 😊🍷😍”

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11.Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about eight hours touring the French Riviera from Nice in a minivan limited to eight people. Walk Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Grasse, Gourdon, and Cannes, visit the Fragonard perfumery, and follow the scenic Gorges du Loup road. Guides such as Eric, Philip, Akis, and Francesca add local context, though time at each stop can feel short.

“This tour was wonderful! Our tour guide Eric was very pleasant, courteous, prompt, and knowledgeable. Everyone on our tour was very nice, and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. The towns we visited were absolutely beautiful, I highly recommend this tour.”

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12.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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13.Eze & Monaco Small Group Half-Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from central Nice by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, stopping in Monte Carlo, Monaco-Ville, and medieval Eze. You will see Casino Square, drive sections of the Grand Prix circuit, visit the cathedral, enjoy Corniche views, and tour Fragonard’s perfume factory. Groups are limited to eight.

“Not really a tour- more of a mode of transportation to those places and time in each place, 45 mins Monaco, 25 mins Monte Carlo is not enough… too short Driver is ok, nice”

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14.French Riviera Best of Famous Cities & Villages Small Group Day Trip from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about nine hours touring the French Riviera from Nice in an air-conditioned minivan with up to eight people. Follow the Corniche roads to Eze, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes. Guides such as Eric, Akis, Justin, and Antonio are praised for history, local tips, and flexible routing, though the quick pace leaves little time in each stop.

“This sounded like a great tour, however it was a crammed and hurried expedition. Justin our tour guide was wonderful. Justin was knowledgeable and did the best he could, however we did not have enough time to see much. It was like a hop off hop on tour. We needed a day tour to EZE and St Paul Venice & Antibe The others Cannes, MonteCarlo and Monaco should be a separate day. We got a taste of each town but it only wet our appetite for more.”

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15.Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nice in a private vehicle for up to eight people, stopping at medieval Èze, Monaco’s old town and cathedral, then Monte Carlo’s Casino Square. You’ll have time for Fragonard perfumery, photo stops, and a drive along part of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. Guides have included Samantha and Miko.

“The itinerary was great but the actual tour was very basic and it included missing a location. We had a very large group. We ordered 2 tours to accommodate. Only one driver was sent to the pickup point which made the beginning of the tour start later because we didn’t leave our 2nd half of the group. I felt like the tour guide, because I was Googling information that should have been provided along the way. We decided to stay in Monte Carlo which was the last stop so our drivers got off a little easy but didn’t even offer to drive us around and show us key points and…”

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