Private tour on the French Riviera with comfortable minivan.MONACO NICE ST PAUL
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
- 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maximize time in the French Riviera with a private tour. Choose between a half-day or full-day itinerary and get picked up in air-conditioned vehicle. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests or set out on a journey to see top regional destinations including Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Learn about local culture and history during the tour.
- Discover the French Riviera during a private tour
- Customize the tour length according to your needs
- Visit Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, and more
- Design your own itinerary in the south of France
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrées musées et dépenses personnelles.
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- 09/05/2026 - 10/05/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
1
French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
7 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Monaco
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
St-Paul-de-Vence
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
French Riviera
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
6
Italy
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
7
Monaco
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
8
Lorgues
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had the best day out in Monte Carlo, Monaco and nearby France with Alain. His love for and knowledge of the area were terrific. Seven friends booked this tour as a look around when we arrived on a cruise ship. Alain was waiting for us with a smile and off we went to learn about the beautiful area including the Formula One course, fortresses, the palace, cathedral and history of the Grimaldi family/monarchy. Alain also took us to Saint Paul de Vence and Eze - two must see medieval villages.
An absolutely amazing day with a delightful local treasure.
A tour with Alain is a must!
Reviews
4.8
based on 22 reviews
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My husband and I did the private tour with our guide, Alain. He was extremely punctual and we never felt rushed throughout the day. He picked us up in a Mercedes-Benz van and provided us water. We visited Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Venice, Nice, Eze, and Monaco. We had a lovely lunch in Nice. Alain provided us with beautiful views and plenty of history of the area. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a more personalized experience.
What a fantastic day we had touring Nice and the surrounding areas! Alain was on time to pick us up, communicated with us in advance to plan the perfect itinerary, gave us ample time at each stop, offered to take plenty of photos of us, gave detailed explanations of the places we visited and even took time to stop at places we didn’t anticipate. The tour was flexible and just what we wanted. It was the perfect way to explore this absolutely breathtaking area. I highly recommend taking a tour with Alain!
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Marie and Javier,
Wow—thank you from the bottom of my heart for this extraordinary and beautifully detailed review. Reading your kind words brought back so many wonderful memories of the day we shared together.
It was a genuine pleasure and an honor to introduce your family to the beauty of the French Riviera—from the panoramic views of Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer to the colorful Cours Saleya Market, the timeless charm of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and the elegance and excitement of Monaco and Monte Carlo.
More than anything, I am deeply touched that you felt comfortable and at ease throughout the day. My greatest wish is always for my guests to feel as though they are discovering the Riviera with a local friend, so knowing that you felt this way means more to me than I can express.
I also greatly enjoyed our conversations, especially those about American culture and classic Hollywood Westerns! Your warmth, curiosity, and the surprise you showed when I spoke about American series and actors I knew from my childhood made the day especially memorable for me as well.
Thank you for trusting me with such an important day during your cruise and for taking the time to share your experience in such generous detail. It was truly a privilege to meet your family and to be part of one of the highlights of your journey.
I sincerely hope our paths cross again one day. Until then, I wish you and your family many more beautiful travels and unforgettable adventures.
With my warmest regards and heartfelt thanks,
Alain
Alain was very professional and told lovely historical and current day stories and facts about the region. My 20 year old sons loved the time in Monaco and loved the panorama view points of the region. A special experience for our private van experience. Alain made several recommendations for lunch with a few and we had a lovely time by one of the marinas. I would book his services again and I will share with South of France travel clients in the future. Merci Beaucoup
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Susie
Thank you so much for this wonderful and thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your sons and sharing the history and beauty of the French Riviera. I’m delighted that they especially enjoyed Monaco and the panoramic viewpoints, and that you had a lovely lunch by the marina.
Your kind words and your willingness to recommend my services to your South of France travel clients mean a great deal to me. I would be very happy to welcome you again for another memorable tour!
Merci beaucoup and warmest regards,
Alain
Alan was wonderful. Very informative and flexible when we wanted to adjust times and wander off on our own. We always prefer a private tour so we are on our own timeline. Teenager and adult approved!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Kathy
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure showing you the beautiful French Riviera. I’m delighted that both the adults and the teenager enjoyed the tour, as well as the flexibility and freedom to explore at your own pace. I hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Warm regards,
AlaIn
All the scenery was amazing! Alain had a great deal of knowledge about the area. He was flexible with what we wanted to do. Showed us everything on the intinerary as on line. We did get a bit tired at the end just trying to interpret his English, even though his English was quite good!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and showing you the beauty of the French Riviera. I’m delighted you enjoyed the scenery, the history, and that we could adapt the day to make it just right for you.
As for my English… after 29 years of guiding, I still have a charming French accent that refuses to retire! 😄 I always say it’s part of the local experience—along with the sunshine, the Mediterranean views, and a few extra smiles along the way.
Thank you again for your kindness and your sense of humor. I hope to welcome you back one day for another adventure on the Riviera… and who knows, maybe by then my English will have improved—but I can’t promise the accent will! 😊
Warm regards,
Alain
Dream Tours
Our experience with Alain was excellent! He picked us up right outside our AirB&B in a beautiful sprinter van with very cold air conditioning. We saw a number of beautiful coastal cities, medieval towns, with Alain explaining everything about the history and answering all our questions along the way. It was exciting to learn so much from a local who has been giving tours for 29 years - you can tell how much he loves Nice and the surrounding areas and how much he loves sharing his passion with others. He never rushed us and added some fun side quests he thought we would like :)
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Laura,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to me.
It was a real pleasure meeting you and sharing the beauty, history, and charm of the French Riviera with you. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the comfortable ride, the visits to the coastal towns and medieval villages, and all the stories we shared along the way.
After 29 years of guiding, I still feel incredibly fortunate to do a job that allows me to meet such wonderful people from around the world. Your kind words about my passion for Nice and the surrounding region are especially touching. Creating a relaxed, personalized experience—and adding a few unexpected “side quests” when I think my guests will enjoy them—is exactly what I love most.
Thank you again for choosing Dream Tours. I hope our paths cross again one day, and until then, I wish you many more amazing adventures!
Warm regards,
Alain
Dream Tours
An exceptional day with a great guide! This was the best way to see the area and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure showing you the highlights of the French Riviera, including Monaco, Nice, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the comfort of the minivan and the experience of the day. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I hope to welcome you back to the Riviera in the future! Remember my email and WhatsApp Alain. dreamtours.alain@gmail.com
+336 11 35 92 92
Alain was a great guide who took us to see Nice, Eze and then drove us through Monaco. He walked us through the Nice flower market and Old Town areas, sharing stories about his living experiences in Nice. We enjoyed our day with him and having a private tour allowed us to cover more sites than we could have done with a ship tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Patricia
We had a cool day.
don' forget that you have many other sites to visit on the French Riviera, and I will be happythat you contact me again on dreamtours.alain@gmail.com
Best regards
Alain
Driver was amazing. Great driver. Knew his way around very patient. Took us everywhere. Highly recommend Alain
Response from Host, Jul 2026
so nice, I wait for your next visit.
I wish you all the best
Alain. dream-tours.com
What an amazing tour! Alain was so courteous and knowledgeable! We were able to see and experience so much! We were able to visit
St Paul de Vence (tour & gelato)
Antibes (tour & cappuccino)
Juan-les-Pin (quick drive by)
Eze (Fragonard tour, village Tour & drinks @ Chateau Eza),
Monaco lunch @ Cafe Paris.
Quick stop at the fortress in Villefranche for panoramic view of cap ferrat & port of villefranche on the way back to Nice We definitely recommend him!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Maggi and Giovanni
What a nice day we had together !
Whats a good time !
You were so nice and please give a caress to Chanel for me.
All my best wish. Hope to see you again. Alain
We had a great day in Nice and Monaco. Driver was on time and worked with us for options with 2 teens traveling with us! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Pamela,
You were so cool, it was a really big pleasure to have you from Villefranche on June 18.2026
Hope to drive you again. We still have so much to show You.
Warm regards
Alain Dream Tours
Alan was absolutely wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him. His knowledge of the area’s history was fascinating, and he shared so many great suggestions that made our day even more special. Beyond being incredibly informative, Alan was genuinely kind, personable, and a true joy to be around. His warm personality and enthusiasm made the experience memorable from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an enjoyable and enriching experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Elisabeth
Whats a nice time we had together.
I an very happy to have enjoyed your day from Cannes. I already wait for your next visit
Warm regards
Alain DREAM TOURS dreamtours.alain@gmail.com
We had the best day out in Monte Carlo, Monaco and nearby France with Alain. His love for and knowledge of the area were terrific. Seven friends booked this tour as a look around when we arrived on a cruise ship. Alain was waiting for us with a smile and off we went to learn about the beautiful area including the Formula One course, fortresses, the palace, cathedral and history of the Grimaldi family/monarchy. Alain also took us to Saint Paul de Vence and Eze - two must see medieval villages.
An absolutely amazing day with a delightful local treasure.
A tour with Alain is a must!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hello Maureen
It was a pleasure to be with your group all that day.
I hope that you felled better the next days.
I already wait for your next visit. Best wishes
Alain
Alain was very informative and most accommodating in our itinerary requests. We visited the Biot glass factory and purchased beautiful memories. He drove us through Antibes, Cannes, and Nice before returning to the Ship. All the while explaining everything about the towns.and the famous locations Iike the Carlton Hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed our outing with him.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hello Mary Ann,
I thank you so much. It was a pleasure to be with your group this day and I already wit for your next visit. Please, enjoy your life. Warm regards to all of your family. Alain
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