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The best of French Riviera Full-Day from Nice Small-Group Tour

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Nice, France
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Lynn_P ·
Apr 2026
This tour was perfect for us. We wanted to get a feel Monaco and Cannes and in between and we did. The riding vs walking seemed like a good split. Rainier was the perfect guide- always courteous- very knowledgeable- and not intrusive!
· Maria_H ·
Oct 2025
We have a group of 15 people. Our guides and drivers Nicholas and Fatima both did a very good job, thumbs up to them! they were experienced and accommodating especially when we lost our mind at the perfume factory shopping (naturally). We got to see a lot in just one day, every one in our group spoke highly of them and the experience.

Overview

Spend the day sightseeing along the glittering French Riviera on this full-day explorer tour from Nice, which helps you cover more ground in less time. Visit the Palace of Festivals, La Croisette Boulevard, and the Walk of Fame in star-studded Cannes and gawp at the lavish yachts in Billionaires’ Quay. Stop to visit the ’Trophy of the Alps’ in La Turbie and enjoy the views from Eze en-route to Monaco. Finally, head to glamorous Monte Carlo to try your luck at the iconic Monte Carlo Casino and see the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit.
  • See the Palace of Festivals, the Walk of Fame and Boulevard La Croisette in Cannes
  • Explore Nice like a local rather than a first-time visitor
  • Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
  • Pack in plenty of attractions in one convenient tour

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel/port pickup
  • Hotel/port drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. We recommend you to be ready in advance. The guide will not be able to wait with other clients. Thank you very much and we wish you a pleasant tour.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Moyenne Corniche (Pass By)

1

Fragonard

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Vieux Eze

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

La Turbie (Pass By)

3

Palais Princier de Monaco

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Casino De Monte-carlo

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Boulevard De La Croisette (Pass By)

6

Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Antibes

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Folding wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 persons is required for departure
  • Gratuity is not included but is expected
  • Passport is required to enter the Casino
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

You don’t want to skip this one!

Tiffany_g, May 2026
All I can say is WOW. You’re not going to want to skip out on this one. Fatima was our guide and she was phenomenal. Each location she dropped us off and gave us great recommendations to check out in which we did and they did not disappoint. We were able to see so much of nice in one day it was well worth the money. Luckily there isn’t a ton of on foot walking as we are driving to each location and had anywhere between 45min to an hour at each spot. My favorite being eze. Thank you Fatima for a wonderful day and showing us around!!

French Riviera Tour

Lynn_P, Apr 2026
This tour was perfect for us. We wanted to get a feel Monaco and Cannes and in between and we did. The riding vs walking seemed like a good split. Rainier was the perfect guide- always courteous- very knowledgeable- and not intrusive!

Take the tour off the cruise ship.

kevin_f, Apr 2026
Long tour of beautiful places. Some of it you explore yourself but most of it you are shown. Very good tour. Aaron was our guide. Very good guide. After 14000 steps that day we were wiped out. But there was no rushing. Take the time you want or need. I took 95 pictures that day. We were off a cruise ship for the day and I was concerned about meeting the guide at the correct location but he was at the right port and on time.

Rich and detailed tour of the whole region

Basim_D, Apr 2026
A tour rich in experiences and information. The place was just right and the activities educational and entertaining.

We have a group of 15...

Maria_H, Oct 2025
We have a group of 15 people. Our guides and drivers Nicholas and Fatima both did a very good job, thumbs up to them! they were experienced and accommodating especially when we lost our mind at the perfume factory shopping (naturally). We got to see a lot in just one day, every one in our group spoke highly of them and the experience.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Maria, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy to hear your group had such a fun and full day with Nicholas and Fatima! They’ll be thrilled to know their experience and accommodating nature helped make your tour so enjoyable (and yes — the perfume factory is always a temptation!). We hope to see you again for another adventure! Kind Regards!

We had the best day...

Rachel_M, Oct 2025
We had the best day visiting all kinds of beauty. Our guide was great! I was traveling with my mom and mother in law and he waited for us at every corner!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Rachel, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you and your family had such a beautiful day exploring with us. It’s great to know your guide took such good care of you — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Kind Regards!

First time visitor in the French Riviera

Suzette_B, Oct 2025
Milena spoke English perfectly and was extremely friendly. She really knew the history of the region and also pointed out the highlights of the area. We covered so much ground that we saw so much. We learned a great deal and hope to return to the French Riviera again. We loved the old town feel of Eze, loved Monaco, saw the glitz of Cannes, and discovered a sweet town called Antibes. We will definitely return because of our experience! Thank you, Milena!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Suzette, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable day exploring the French Riviera with Milena. It’s great to know you enjoyed Eze, Monaco, Cannes, and Antibes, and that Milena’s knowledge and friendliness made the tour extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure! All the best!

Good day trip

KitYuVeronica_S, Sept 2025
The tour is good to go to many places in one day but time to stay for photo taking or shopping is too shot ranged from 20 minutes to a maximum of 45 minutes included lunch.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the opportunity to visit many places in a single day. We appreciate your note regarding the time at each stop—20 to 45 minutes can feel short for photos, shopping, or lunch, and your input is very helpful for future travelers to plan accordingly. We hope you still enjoyed the highlights of the tour and would love to welcome you back for another adventure, perhaps with a longer option to explore each location more fully. Warm regards,

Marco was an excellent...

Jon_S, Sept 2025
Marco was an excellent tour guide and driver. He provided expert details of stops on the tour. He communicated very well about our itinerary and times needed to keep the tour moving

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Jon, Thanks for your great feedback! We’re thrilled that Marco’s knowledge and communication made your tour run smoothly. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! Best regards

Great day trip

Anne_K, Sept 2025
Great day trip - you see lots of places with just the right time in each. Would thoroughly recommend. Our guide Alex was very informative with lots of interesting local knowledge and kept us all on time.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you for your kind comment. We are happy you spent good times with Alex and share these moments. Thank you. Sincerely

A great introduction to the French Riviera!

Karen_M, Sept 2025
We went on this tour early in our trip and felt that we saw many of the highlights and had time to explore further in the places we found most appealing to us. Our guide Fatima was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the small group size made for a enjoyable day.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you for this great Review! Regards

Charming, friendly, comfortable

Lilite_V, Aug 2025
I was originally very nervous about this tour and wasn't sure what to expect. As soon as I met Aroun, his energy is so positive and calming, my stress was gone immediately and I knew right away we were in good habds. He is warm, charming, friendly and caring. He made sure to connect on a personal level with all of his clients and I think this is so wonderful. He was always making sure everyone was ok and gave perfect tips on where we should go, what we should eat and what we should see. He went above and beyond at all times. Arun is very knowlegeable and passionate about history. If you can request to have him specifically, I would highly recommend him. Arun has a lot of heart and takes huge pride in his work. He really made this experience unforgetable for us. This is a great tour of you are pressed for time and would like to see the highlights of the French riviera in a day to just get a flavor of what the place is like. This was perfect for us and Arun was 10 stars amazing.

The tour of the French...

Concetta_G, Jul 2025
The tour of the French Rivieria was amazing. Our tour guide Alex was friendly and very knowledgeable. He w as easy to talk to and was able to answer any questions we had. Thank you!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the French Riviera tour and had a great experience with Alex. He’ll be thrilled to know that his knowledge and friendly approach made your day even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards,

Great all day tour!

Sherry_B, Jul 2025
First time visitors and wanted to see all around Nice! I was hesitant about all day but glad we did! Marco was friendly and knowledgeable. Let us wander around at each stop to sightsee, eat and shop! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great first experience exploring Nice and that you enjoyed the full-day tour. It’s wonderful to know that Marco made the day both informative and enjoyable, giving you the time and freedom to truly experience each stop. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure in the future! Kind regards,

Sightseeing French Riviera

David_S, Jul 2025
Great time seeing all the hotspots of the French Riviera. We loved Eze for its old world charm, scenic vistas, and close proximity to Nice. Our guide Marco was awesome—he was knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive throughout the day. Highly recommend this fun excursion!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear David, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had a great time exploring the highlights of the French Riviera, and that Èze stood out with its charm and stunning views. Marco will be thrilled to hear your kind words—he takes great pride in making each tour memorable, and it's wonderful to know his efforts made a difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards,

Great experience - Well worth it!

gregmarshall273, Jun 2025
We would recommend this tour to anybody that would like to see the highlights (in one day) of the amazing places in the Nice region. It was a long day but it well worth it. Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Greg, Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the highlights of the Nice region in one day and found your tour guide friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It’s great to know the long day was well worth it, and we truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you again soon for more memorable tours! Best regards,

Good time

Thomas_P, May 2025
Many great locations to see and take in. Loved our experience. Visited places we would never have been able to on our own.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the experience and had the chance to visit unique locations that would have been hard to discover on your own. It’s great to know the tour made your trip even more special. Warm regards,

Great day - covered a lot of places on the French Riveria

Karen_N, May 2025
My friend and I were in a small group of 4 - which made for a more personal experience. Ben was friendly and very skilled at running this tour. It was fast paced but we did have time in Monaco and 20 minutes at the Casino. The casino was not open yet for gambling until afternoon, but we stilled paid the entry to see the gambling rooms and took a lot of pictures - it was amazing. The tour of the Monaco castle with audio headset ran 45 minutes and we only had 15-20 so we had to short cut that tour as well, but we saw both and they were impressive - note there is an additional fee to enter both. Monaco and Monte Carlo is a very crowded area and our guide did his best managing time to get there early to avoid the late morning / early afternoon crowds. We got to drive on the Formula One road which was happening the end of the month. We saw Eze and visited the Perfume factory which was better than I had anticipated. We drove out to Antibes and walked around the town and on to Cannes - we could not walk the read carpet as it was being torn up for an upcoming festival and was all walled off - disappointing as a long drive back to Nice, but not the fault of the tour guide, who tried to accommodate us in every way that he could. The tour is intended to be a highlight of the Riveria and it met our goal. If you are looking for more indepth visit to Monaco and Monte Carlo only, you should select a different tour. We wanted to see the coast so this fit our need. Ben is a great driver and shared insights.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Karen, Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you and your friend had a more personal experience with the small group size and that Ben was able to provide such a friendly and skilled tour. It’s great to know you enjoyed the highlights of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, and Cannes, and that you appreciated the drive along the Formula One road. We understand the slight disappointment with the short time at the Casino and the Monaco Castle tour, as well as the unexpected change at Cannes, but we’re happy to hear that Ben did his best to accommodate your needs and ensure you still had a memorable day. Your feedback is valuable, and we’re so glad the tour met your expectations of experiencing the Riviera coast. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure! Best regards,

It was well worth the...

Bridget_T, Mar 2025
It was well worth the extra money to have a private tour with a knowledgeable driver. Having him drop us off at each stop with suggestions on what to do was awesome. It was a delightful day!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that the private tour was well worth the extra investment, and that your driver’s knowledge and helpful suggestions made the day even more enjoyable. It’s great to know that you had a delightful time and were able to make the most of each stop along the way. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon! All the best!

Day trip around Nice

Jay_M, Mar 2025
Excellent day excursion to several cities around Nice. Our 8-person group tour turned into a personal tour as we were the only ones traveling that day - perks of off-season travel, I guess 😀. Our driver/tour guide, Belo was amazing. Told us about all the history around the places we visited. The villages of Eze and St Paul de Vence were the highlights of the trip. Antibes was good too. A little disappointed that we couldn’t see the red carpet in Cannes and the palace in Monaco. But overall, an amazing trip. Special kudos to Belo, our guide and driver.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Bonjour Thank you for your kind and detailed feed back about your experience with us. We will forward your message on to Belo, he'll love it. This is exactly our goal: to create good memories! We hope to see you again on our tours. We look forward to see you again. We hope to welcome you on board again. It would be a real pleasure to meet you again! Wish you all the best!

Riviera Day

Mary_w, Oct 2024
Great way to see renown locations along the beautiful riviera. Wonderful guide who was fun and so knowledgeable! Highly recommend.

Great Tour!

Suzanne_V, Oct 2024
We had a great day, despite the rain. Bello was a great guide. He was knowledgable, professional, and extremely accommodating. We saw so much in one day. He made it all go so smoothly. Great tour! Highly recommended!

Franch Rivera overview

makhrin, Oct 2024
It was a nice sonny. We've seen a lot of places. Our driver was was very friendly and polite. You will not get a lot of information about the places you will go to. Read about it before you go and you will get better understanding the paces.

Excellent tour.

Mircea_T, Sept 2024
Victor was an excellent guide, with a great sense of humor. The tour itself was a great value for the money.

Driver experience not that good

Dale_R, Sept 2024
Was able to visit some sites not al the sites mentioned in the itinerary. Driver seems hurried and not that accommodating.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hello, Thank you for your feedback! The French Riviera tour, as the name suggests, offers a brief overview of this stunning region in just one day. If you’d like to spend more time exploring different locations, you might consider booking separate tours that focus on just three places instead of 5. This way, you can really soak in the beauty and charm of each destination! Best Regards!

A must do

Henry_O, Sept 2024
Sebastion was a fantastic tour guide was obliging with everyone in the group went out of his way to accommidate us. He was very imformative and entertaining. The tour was great covered a lot in a day highlight for me was the village of St. Paul de Vence, Eze

Good to get to see different areas but tried to fit too much in considering the traffic challenges.

Chris_H, Sept 2024
The village of St Paul de Vence was lovely, we had an hour here, but it would have been great to have longer. Antibes was also nice to see, but then going to Cannes for 15 minutes to see the red carpet was a waste of time considering how hard it is to get into town with the traffic. Eze was also a lovely village, we skipped the parfumerie so had a bit of time there. Seeing Monaco was also good.

We were able to cover...

Mary_P, Sept 2024
We were able to cover alot of territory in a short period of time. Monoco and the little medieval villlages were amazing.

Excellent

Jaya_S, Sept 2024
Excellent sceinic view Worth spent day on this trip Each stop was great Recommend this trip Beautiful places good food The guide was fantastic

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on TripAdvisor. We are really pleased to know that you enjoyed your day, and your words about our beautiful area/region. We hope to welcome you on board again. Have a good day :)

Fantastic day

Josh_E, Aug 2024
We were unsure if to book this trip or not but I’m so glad we did! It was amazing, our tour guide Tin was so informative and made the trip so much fun, we had our 10 year old son and 7 year old daughter with us and he was really good with them and they loved him! Tin got us to places perfectly on time, so we didn’t have to que when places got busy and we got to see the changing of the guards at the palace perfectly on time. This trip is perfect if you want to visit these places but are are unsure how to get to the best places. Thankyou Tin for such a great day and for answering all our questions and making us laugh, such a lovely person.

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on TripAdvisor. We are glad to to see you enjoyed your tour with your guide. This is exactly our goal: to create good memories! We hope to see you again on our tours. We will forward your message on to Thin, he'll love it. It would be a real pleasure to meet you again! Have a good day :)
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