Monaco & Monte-Carlo Tours from the French Riviera: The 8 That Repay the Fare

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 $54Best value

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.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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6.Coastline Boat Cruise to Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 464 reviews · from $85

Board a semi-rigid Black Tender at Nice Port for a 2.5-hour coastal ride toward Monaco. Your English- or French-speaking captain points out Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, and La Mala. Expect wide sea views, local stories, quick turns, and possible swim stops, with Damien, Florian, or Julien among the captains praised for their friendly style.

“Such a brilliant boat trip! We booked this for our last full day in Nice, and so glad we did. The 2.5 hours went by so fast, our tour guide was great and knowledgeable about the local area. Highlights were the opportunity to swim from the boat and the speed ride back to Nice. Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Nice!”

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7.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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8.Coastal boat tour from Villefranche-Sur-Mer to Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews

Take a two-hour return cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco with live commentary in French and English. You will pass Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Èze, and Cap-d'Ail, with a possible short trip into Monaco’s Port Hercule if permission is granted. Bring sun protection and cash for drinks.

“Wonderful cruise down the coast to Monaco and back for £25! Highly recommended as everything was efficient and the trip incredibly relaxing. Couldn't hear the guide over the speakers AT ALL as it just wasn't loud enough or clear enough but this did not detract from the trip in any way. If you want a cheap, relaxing couple of hours, this is it.”

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