Phillipe was absolutely brilliant and the tour around the islands was beautiful. He communicated really well so it was easy to find him, the scenery was beautiful, and he was a very knowledgeable host. We particularly loved paddle-boarding and feeding the fish! Highlight of our trip :)
Wonderful time and experience. Highly recommend!! We went to Nice, Cannes and Antibes. Monte Carlo was largely shut down due to bike race. We had a great time and were able to spend it where and when we wanted. Elsi was our guide and we could not have been happier with his service and accommodation. Ask for Elsi and you won’t be disappointed!
Jerome has been our #1 tour guide! Simply the best!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We have been traveling 17 days and our excursion with Jerome was by far the best tour guide and driver in his private vehicle. He was knowledgeable, so thoughtful, kind and considerate. August is a very hot month and he constantly was asking us if he could hand us a cold bottle of ice water. We covered so much of the French Riviera on our excursion due to his expert planning and timing. He even made lunch reservation at the perfect sidewalk restaurant.. we would highly recommend Jerome. He took care of every detail and comfort. We are four senior adults and would highly recommend Jerome as your tour guide for Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and the French Riviera. . He’s # 1 in our eyes!
What a wonderful experience with the best tour guide! She took us to three different cities and was very knowledgeable. Aside from her intelligence, she was so pleasant to be around and had wonderful energy throughout the entirety of our journey. She made us so comfortable and gave us wonderful recommendations! Because of her personality, I felt like I was on a trip with a friend. Can’t recommend this experience enough!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Private French Riviera Tour with Alain — Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco & Monte Carlo
We had an excellent private tour of the French Riviera with Alain, and I honestly could not have asked for a better guide. From the moment he picked us up at the port in Villefranche-sur-Mer, he was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely well organized.
Our transportation for the day was a Mercedes-Benz van, which was very comfortable and made a big difference during a full day of sightseeing. Having a private vehicle allowed us to move easily between the different cities, viewpoints, and attractions without the stress of a large tour bus.
One of the things we appreciated most about Alain was how well he managed our time. We visited a tremendous number of places without ever feeling rushed, and he always kept us on schedule so we could enjoy every stop and still return to our cruise ship on time.
We began with some spectacular panoramic viewpoints overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean, as well as beautiful views of Villefranche-sur-Mer and its bay. Alain knew exactly where to stop for the best views and gave us enough time to get out, enjoy the scenery, and take pictures.
In Nice, Alain showed us the historic areas of the city, including Place Masséna and the Fontaine du Soleil, the colorful streets of Vieux Nice (Old Nice), the Opéra de Nice, Église Saint-François-de-Paule, and the area associated with Sainte Rita.
One of our favorite experiences in Nice was visiting the Cours Saleya Market, the local flower, fruit, vegetable, and food market. We really enjoyed seeing a place where locals shop and experiencing something beyond the typical tourist attractions. Alain explained the area and gave us time to walk through the market and explore.
We also saw the impressive Monument aux Morts de Rauba-Capeù, overlooking the Mediterranean, and stopped near Fort du Mont Alban, where we enjoyed another incredible panoramic view over Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, the coastline, and the Mediterranean.
We then continued to the beautiful medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Walking through its narrow stone streets, historic buildings, art galleries, churches, and old fortifications was one of the highlights of the day. We visited the area around the Collégiale de la Conversion de Saint-Paul and had plenty of time to explore the village.
For lunch, we ate at Restaurant Le Tilleul in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which was an excellent place to stop and enjoy lunch surrounded by the atmosphere of this beautiful historic village. The restaurant also had an incredible view, which made the experience even more memorable. It definitely wasn’t cheap, but the food, setting, service, and views made it an excellent choice and well worth it.
After Saint-Paul-de-Vence, we headed toward Monaco, and Alain again stopped at a spectacular panoramic viewpoint where we could see the Principality from above. The views of Monaco-Ville, the Prince’s Palace, Port Hercule, the yachts, the Mediterranean, and the city built into the mountainside were incredible.
Once in Monaco, Alain drove us through the famous streets that form part of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit. This was especially fun because the Monaco Grand Prix is held on the actual streets of Monaco. Being driven along portions of the circuit and recognizing areas from Formula 1 made the visit even more memorable.
We then explored Monaco-Ville, or Le Rocher (The Rock). We entered Monaco Cathedral — the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, visited the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, and saw the statue of François Grimaldi “Malizia,” connected to the history of the Grimaldi family in Monaco.
From there, Alain took us through more of Monaco and into Monte Carlo, where we visited the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the surrounding Casino Square. Seeing the Prince’s Palace, Monaco Cathedral, the Formula 1 circuit, the harbor full of yachts, and the Monte Carlo Casino all in one visit gave us an excellent experience of Monaco.
Another thing that made Alain stand out was his personality. Don’t let the French accent fool you — his knowledge of American culture was incredible. We talked about everything from American culture to classic Hollywood Western movies, and his knowledge genuinely surprised us. In all the tours we have taken, I cannot remember having a guide from another country who knew so much about American culture.
Alain was also extremely down-to-earth, personable, and a true gentleman with our family. He made everyone feel comfortable, treated us with respect, and made the entire day feel more like traveling with someone we had known for years rather than simply being driven around by a tour guide.
What made this tour exceptional was not simply how many places we visited, but Alain himself—his organization, knowledge, personality, attention to timing, and the way he treated our family. He knew exactly where to stop for the panoramic views, showed us a genuine local market in Nice, gave us time to explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, organized an excellent lunch stop at Le Tilleul, drove us through the Formula 1 circuit, and made sure we experienced the most important landmarks of Monaco and Monte Carlo.
For anyone arriving by cruise ship in Villefranche-sur-Mer who wants to experience Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco, Monte Carlo, local markets, medieval villages, the Formula 1 circuit, and some of the best panoramic views of the French Riviera, I highly recommend booking this private tour with Alain.
Thank you, Alain, for an unforgettable day. Between the comfortable Mercedes-Benz van, your knowledge, your organization, your sense of humor, and the way you treated our family, I truly could not have asked for a better guide or a better tour of the French Riviera. This was absolutely one of the highlights of our entire cruise.
If you’re visiting Cannes, don’t miss this walking tour! Our guide Sarit, a talented screenwriter, brought the city to life with fascinating stories, cinematic insights, and local history that you simply won’t find in a guidebook.
She was the perfect combination of professional, creative, and genuinely passionate about Cannes and the film industry. The storytelling kept everyone engaged from start to finish, and she happily answered questions while tailoring the tour to our group’s interests.
Despite the scorching July heat, she remained upbeat, flexible, and accommodating, making adjustments to keep everyone as comfortable as possible. Her enthusiasm never faded, and it was clear he truly loves what she does.
This was one of the highlights of our visit to the French Riviera. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an entertaining, informative, and memorable experience in Cannes. Five stars!
A lovely trip around Cannes in a fabulous red Ferrari
We had a lovely ride around Cannes with a great driver Franke who was a very friendly and informative driver. He took photographs so that we could remember our great experience. We had no problem finding the pick up point and Franke was there waiting at the specified time. Would definitely recommend it if you call at Cannes like we did on a cruise.
We had the most wonderful day touring with Mago. He knew so much about the history of the area and had access to some of the most exclusive places. Words can’t describe how much we enjoyed our day. We saw more and learned more than I ever expected. I would definitely book other trips with Mago and recommend you do so as well.
It was an awesome day! David is the most knowing, congenial and patient driver and guide! Monaco is amazing and the casino is one of the most beautiful buildings that we’ve seen. We wish every tour on Viator would be as nice! Thank you, David, and thanks Tours Azure!
We had a fantastic tour of Eze and Monaco with Mago. He catered the entire experience to our family of four and did an amazing job engaging our kids. They learned so much, and he has a wonderful way of bringing history to life in a fun and interactive way.
Mago paced the tour perfectly, kept the kids involved, and shared great stories that made the stops in Eze and Monaco memorable for both adults and children. Our kids were genuinely interested the whole time, which is not easy to do. Highly recommend, especially for families.
What a perfect experience!! Great amount of time spent in each place, super interesting sights, even places I didn’t realize would be cool (like Eze) really surprised us. Our driver/tour guide was amazing and told us so much great info. This was my husband’s favorite day. We did this as a stop on a cruise and they were super good about time as well.
We had a wonderful experience with Lucie, our guide. The small group aspect was great and allowed us to travel comfortably in a van while Lucie went over interesting points along the way. She was a great guide, very well spoken and able to answer any question, no matter how obscure. She did a great job of explaining each stop and giving us ample time to explore on our own. My group included 2 young children and two older adults and the pace was perfect for everyone. We kept on schedule and arrived back at the ship with ample time.
