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Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze Day from Villefranche Small-Group and Shore Excursion

Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Joshua_W ·
Jun 2026
Our guide Audrey was very friendly and knowledgeable. There was a lot of time for self-driven exploration at the different locations (ie Eze and Monaco). The perfume factory was very interesting and even my teenage boys enjoyed it though they definitely enjoyed seeing all of the exotic cars in Monte Carlo the most. Overall, a fun day to share with my family!
· Scott_C ·
Jun 2026
This was a nice multi stop tour with great guide. Nice size group to stay together and on time. Recommend for anyone. There are stairs though.

Overview

Make the most of your time in Villefranche port with this full-day tour, and visit three top destinations along the French Riviera. Visit the hilltop villages of Eze, known for its Fragonard perfume factory, and La Turbie, home to the Roman “Trophy of the Alps” monument, then cross the border to Monaco to visit the Prince’s Palace, Monte Carlo Casino, and the Monte Carlo Grand Prix track.
  • Check off three French Riviera highlights in just one tour
  • Soak in unique views of the French Riviera you only get by driving the coast
  • This worry-free shore excursion guarantees on-time return to your ship
  • Get personal attention from your guide thanks to the small group size

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by minivan
  • Perfumery tour in Eze
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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

1

Vieux Eze

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Parfumerie Fragonard - Usine Laboratoire de Èze

35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

La Turbie (Pass By)

3

Prince's Palace of Monaco

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Monte-Carlo (Pass By)

5

Monaco-Ville

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Casino De Monte-carlo

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A passport is required to enter the Monte-Carlo Casino
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Folding wheelchair accessible
  • Gratuity is not included but is expected
  • 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

4.7
based on 70 reviews
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Great Tour and Guide

Kimberly_B, Jul 2026
We had an excellent tour with Lucy on July 10. She was very energetic and informative on the tour. She took us to some great spots for viewing in Eze and drove the entire F1 circuit in Monte Carlo. We had just found out that morning that our tour for the next day cancelled and she offered to make phone calls for us to help us find something else. We really had a great time and our guide played a big part of that.

We had a great time in...

Marie_S, Jul 2026
We had a great time on Monaco/Eze/Monte Carlo tour. The guide was excellent. We began our tour in Eze then toured a perfumery. Next was Monaco. He pointed out the best spots and even arranged lunch reservations. One member of our group was having trouble due to the heat and bad knees. He had the rest of our group go ahead and he went back to help him. He certainly went above and beyond for us.

Highly recommend! Xavier was amazing!

Brian_M, Jul 2026
Great tour. Xavier was an amazing guide, knowledgeable about everything related to the villages, Monaco. Everything! Highly recommend!

Eze was beautiful and it...

Phil_P, Jun 2026
Eze was beautiful and it was fine to drive around Monaco a bit, see the changing of the guard, and see the casino. Our guide was great.

Nice multi stop tour

Scott_C, Jun 2026
This was a nice multi stop tour with great guide. Nice size group to stay together and on time. Recommend for anyone. There are stairs though.

though it started with a...

Jigna_m, Jun 2026
though it started with a bad node as they forgot to pick us up but were very fast on figuring out another driver. our driver was lucy and she was the best. she knew how to tell stories how to keep things exciting. loved every bit of the tour. didn’t feel rushed.

Great time exploring Eze and Manaco with the family

Joshua_W, Jun 2026
Our guide Audrey was very friendly and knowledgeable. There was a lot of time for self-driven exploration at the different locations (ie Eze and Monaco). The perfume factory was very interesting and even my teenage boys enjoyed it though they definitely enjoyed seeing all of the exotic cars in Monte Carlo the most. Overall, a fun day to share with my family!

We arrived by cruise...

corbchrist, Jun 2026
We arrived by cruise ship. Best tour we booked so far!! Our tour guide Jaoued was so great and informative! Took us to great photo spots! Had planets of time to walk around and have lunch.

Highly recommended tour that is not rushed

Bev_M, May 2026
This was a more relaxed tour to Monaco taking 7 hours rather than 5, which is too rushed. We had a very pleasant driver who knowledgeably pointed out all the places of interest. We had done a previous tour from Nice and this took a more scenic route with the call to the perfumery at the latter part of the trip so that we didn’t have shopping bags to be in the vehicle all day.

Excellent opportunity to...

Gail_P, May 2026
Excellent opportunity to see three quintessentially French things in 6-7 hours: Eze, Monaco/monte Carlo, and a perfume factory.

Fun tour

Irina_K, May 2026
Fun and educational tour. Be prepared to climb a lot of steps. Our guide Xavier was great. Highly recommend.

Monaco and Eza

Sherry_B, May 2026
Our guide was awesome and even thought ahead to rearrange our itinerary to avoid crowded times. Greatly appreciated.

Spectacular scenery that photography cannot captire

John_H, Nov 2025
Sabine was a fantastic guide who explained items of interest with passion and humour. We got to see a lot and were back to our ship without any stress.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear John, We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience with Sabine! It’s wonderful that her enthusiasm and humor added to your day, and that you were able to see so much without any stress. Thank you for sharing your experience! All the best!

Excellent Service. .

Sachin_G, Sep 2025
Very good tour. Our driver and guide was very nice. He took us every possible place. I will surely use this service for my next vacation.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your driver and guide made your tour enjoyable and that you were able to visit so many wonderful places. It’s fantastic to know you’ll consider using our service again for your next vacation—we’d be thrilled to welcome you back! Warm regards,

Good tour

Christine_G, Sep 2025
We enjoyed the places we visited. Disappointed that we did not receive more knowledge from our guide. Reading the other reviews, it would’ve been nice to have more information about the area we were visiting. Glad we skipped the perfume factory. It gave us more time at the other stops.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re happy to know you enjoyed the destinations and that skipping the perfume factory gave you more time to explore. We’re sorry to hear that the guiding experience wasn’t as informative as expected. Your feedback is very helpful, and we’ll make sure to share it with our team to keep improving. We hope you’ll join us again in the future! Best regards

Wonderful day in Monaco!

Elin_S, Sep 2025
This experience was seamless from start to finish. Ben was such a great guide with lots of good information about the area. He was a fantastic driver and navigated the narrow streets and tunnels of Monaco with ease. Highly recommend! However, if you plan to spend time in Monte Carlo at the casino, you may want to extend your time and take the train back to Nice, which is a wonderful suggestion that Ben provided.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks so much for this lovely review ! The satisfaction of our guests is very important for us. Our commitment: Doing our best for everyone! With Kind Regards, LIVEN UP

Great experience

Ralph_H, Sep 2025
Great experience. Knowledgeable guide, Fatima. Good balance between being on your own and guided tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Bonjour, Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate you enjoyed the whole experience with our company.

France trip 2025

Susan_M, Jul 2025
We had an amazing day visiting each of the stops mentioned. Our guide Bello was so incredibly informative and accommodating. We highly recommend this excursion! Susan and Mattison

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Bonjour, Your insights and opinion are very valuable to us! They always make us happy and even more motivated to perfect our services ! Have a good day 😊

A fantastic day!

Cheryl_H, May 2025
What a great tour we had with Milena! She took great care of us and showed us everything we wanted to see! A fantastic day!! Picked us up at the port and dropped us off at the perfect time! So easy! It was a beautiful day!

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Cheryl, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that Milena took great care of you and made your day so enjoyable. It’s great to know you had such a seamless experience with the pick-up and drop-off, and that the day turned out to be both beautiful and memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon for another fantastic tour! Best regards,

Very informative. Our...

Sheryl_J, May 2025
Very informative. Our guide was lovely and very friendly. She had a sense of humour and was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited! Highly recommend!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Sheryl, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide. It’s wonderful to know she made the tour enjoyable with her friendly attitude, sense of humor, and deep knowledge of the area. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another fantastic tour! Best regards,

Awesome and enjoyable.

Tanya_S, Nov 2024
Our driver/guide was wonderful. She handed the difficult roads with ease. Very knowledgeable and enjoyed her job. It was a great tour. Saw a lot and learned a lot. We really would highly recommend this tour.

Superior tour with friendly guide

Alan_G, Oct 2024
Loved the views from our locations along road. Guide provided us with interesting bits of information.

A Fun Outing!

Angela_H, Sep 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew right where to go! It was fun meeting the other people on the tour.A

Response from Host, Sep 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. It would be a real pleasure to meet you again! Wish you all the best!

Great views and visit to perfumery which was very interesting

LARRY_L, Sep 2024
Julien was actually really great. Took us extra little places …. A good value. We were able to have a taste of different things as far as locations. I did think since it said shore excursion that we were taking a boat from Ville franche to Monaco and then a drive around. My mistake.

Response from Host, Sep 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. We will forward your message on to Julien, he'll love it. It would be a real pleasure to meet you again! Have a good day :)

VIATOR RUINED MY VACATION WITH LACK OF SUPPORT FOR CANCELLED TOUR!!!!

Deborah_P, Oct 2023
Viator and the operator LivenUp ruined my vacation!!! Our ship could not port/tender because of rough seas/strong winds. At 6am when the announcement was made, I notified the tour operator and Viator. Operator only refunded half of my prepaid funds. Viator refused to help me and referred me back to operator. They refused to refund any more and bounced me back to Viator. I know of another passenger Pat Mitchell and her daughter, Krissy Mitchell who booked thru Viator and received a full refund for the same day cancellation. I still expect that Viator should refund the balance owing of $462USD. I had booked several tours through Viator with confidence. This lack of support for me, the customer, is truly disappointing and sad. I WILL NEVER BOOK WITH VIATOR AGAIN. Neither will any of our party of 8. AND I WILL BE SURE TO CONTINUE TO WARN OTHERS NOT TO EITHER. Our Facebook page of over 300 people for the cruise have also been made aware of this situation. PLEASE ESCALATE THIS ISSUE TO YOUR CUSTOMER RETENTION DEPT. I WANT IT RESOLVED!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello, According to our cancellation policy, for a full refund, you have to cancel your booking 24h in advance. In your case the cancellation was made less than 24h, however we granted an exceptional refund of 50%. We wish you all the best!

Monaco and Monte Carlo Family Trip

Graham_M, Aug 2023
A good experience and good guide with lots of information anc nothing was a problem. Suited what we wanted to do very well.

interesting and fun tour

Gary_W, Oct 2022
sabine was energetic and engaging and really provided a great overview of the area. she made the tour really enjoyable!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your satisfaction. We look forward to seeing you again.

Amazing tour

Jasen_M, Aug 2022
This tour was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend it. It is 10x better than any excursions you can book with the cruise line itself. The group was small and the tour guide, Momen, was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. Monaco and Eze were stunning. Our tour guide made sure we were back to the ship in plenty of time. We had an amazing trip.

Villefranche Shore Excursion: Small-Group Monaco and Eze Day Trip

Voyager36665320109, Nov 2019
I can't say enough about out tour and especially our guide Thin, We had an unforgettable day. Thin explained so much to us about the region and the history. Because we were a small group he was able to move things around and circumvent the weather. We saw everything we wanted and more. Thank you Thin for making the first day of our trip so memorable.

Response from Host, Jan 2020

We are delighted to read you! 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! The Team Livenup

Super Tour

james_m, Oct 2019
Fantastic guide made this tour over the top, literally , as we wound around beautiful scenic drives up the hills for gorgeous views below. Every area was breathtaking-yachts and condos in the 30million dollar range were fun to see on the beautiful blue water. Also got to see changing of guard at Monte Carlo but allowed in only to front touristy small casino. Our party of 4 all agreed this was a very worthwhile tour.

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