Eze & Hilltop Villages Tours on the French Riviera: 8 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Travel from Nice in a small group of up to eight with a driver-guide such as Isa, Ruben, Laurent, Ben or Vass. Expect sea views, medieval Eze, Fragonard perfume, Monaco’s palace and cathedral, Monte-Carlo’s Casino Square, and a drive around the Grand Prix circuit.

“This was a really interesting tour - We loved Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo! And Vass was our guide, and he was outstanding. Lots of information on the history of the area without too much detail - just the right amount of information. The tour of the perfume factory was interesting too.”

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2.Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 956 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from Nice in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with no more than eight people. Walk Èze’s steep medieval lanes, visit Fragonard, see La Turbie’s Roman monument, watch Monaco’s guard change, and drive the Monte Carlo circuit. Guides such as Victor, Fatima, Belo, and Zara are praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“Trip was well organized, excellent tour guide Fatima and a day well spent. Fatima very knowledgeable, lovely personality and easy going. We loved our experience!”

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3.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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4.Excursion partagée Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 788 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

This shared half-day outing links Villefranche-sur-Mer, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo by air-conditioned vehicle. You will tour Fragonard, see Monaco-Ville and the palace area, drive the Formula 1 circuit, and stop at Casino de Monte-Carlo. Guides including Janis, Denis, David, and Igor have led departures.

“Our guide David was excellent and patient. Gave us ample time and explained our itinerary before hand. Kept in touch with us and made the whole experience very enjoyable.”

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5.Colmar, Medieval Village & Castle Small Group from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $241

Travel from Strasbourg in an air-conditioned minivan for a guided Colmar walk, free time in Riquewihr, and a castle visit at Haut-Koenigsbourg. The group is limited to eight people, with English-speaking guides such as Jerome, Camille, Pauline, and Leah. Eguisheim may be skipped in winter when crowds and timing make the route difficult.

“Our driver was very nice but gave no “tour”. We got to all of the destinations but received bed no walking tour in Colmar or any information/history about the beautiful cities we visited. We love all the places but paid to also have a tour guide. That made it disappointing”

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6.Fragonard Eze: Perfume Making Class and Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 743 reviews · 45 min · from $36Best value

At Fragonard in Eze, an English-speaking guide introduces you to perfume history, the olfactory pyramid, and French production methods before leading a hands-on workshop. You create a 12ml Eau de Toilette based on the featured scent of the year, then browse the boutique between Nice and Monaco.

“It was so interesting to learn about the process of perfume making. Our guide was excellent! And, it was a lot of fun to make our own scent based on our olfactory preferences. Would recommend!”

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7.Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 675 reviews · 5 hours · from $42

From Nice, visit the artists’ village of Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes’ old town and Billionaire’s Pier, then Cannes and the Croisette. This five-hour afternoon trip uses a driver-guide, with past guides including Matt, Joseph, Roman, David, and Justine. Expect free time at each stop rather than a fully guided walking tour.

“jaja was an excellent guide and very friendly! was a great tour overall amd one siggeetion of imptovement would be to alllow for slightly more time at Saint Paul de Vence😍 and maybe lesser time in Cannes.”

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8.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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