The 15 Best Monaco & French Riviera Day Trips

1.French Riviera in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,215 reviews · from $85Our pick

This nine-hour guided drive from Nice covers the French Riviera’s biggest names: Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned bus, stop at the Fragonard perfumery, and travel with a multilingual driver-guide. Guides such as Peter, Samantha, David, and Fabrice have earned especially strong praise for their local insight and friendly service.

“Jessum was awesome and I loved our group! We saw so much in one day. Great value!”

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2.The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Spend 10 hours touring the Riviera with guides such as Laurent, Stéphane, Ben, Kate, and Vass. Travel by air-conditioned van from Nice or nearby towns, visit Èze and Fragonard, walk Monaco’s old town and Casino Square, then explore Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Choose a group or private tour.

“We had an incredible guide who managed to unite our whole group into a kind of small family for one day. Even though we were all from different countries, communication felt easy and natural from the very beginning. The guide showed us the most beautiful and memorable places and even recommended a local bakery where we stopped to eat — the food was absolutely delicious. Everything around us was stunning, and the atmosphere of the day was truly special. This experience left us with amazing memories, and it’s a day we will definitely remember for a long time.”

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3.Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

This five-hour small-group tour from Nice visits Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the Monaco Grand Prix circuit in an air-conditioned minivan for up to eight people. Expect hotel pickup, coastal viewpoints, a Fragonard perfume visit, and guided commentary from drivers such as Isa, Ruben, Laurent, Ben, or Vass.

“Our Guide, Isa was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable, funny, and gave us plenty of time at each stop. The tour itself was full of gorgeous stops and great info. I'd highly recommend this tour!”

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4.The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,033 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

From Nice, an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ruben, Stephan, Laurent, Ben, or Isa takes you through the Riviera’s best-known towns in about 10 hours. Expect scenic viewpoints, free time in medieval villages, Monaco’s race circuit, Cannes, Antibes, and a Fragonard perfume visit. It is a fast, flexible introduction, not a deeply guided walk.

“Our tour director , Stephane, was prompt and extremely patient and knowledgeable His recommendations for lunch were excellent and he made every effort for us to experience as much of the French Riviera as we could in a 10 hour tour”

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5.Monaco Formula 1 Walking Tour – The Inside Track Monaco F1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,017 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk Monaco’s entire 3.3 km Formula 1 circuit in about 2 hours 15 minutes with guides such as David or Tom. Hear stories about famous drivers, crashes, winners, and the street signs you might miss alone. The route includes Port Hercule, Casino Square, the Fairmont hairpin, and the tunnel.

“This is a must if you want to walk the track route. Without a guide, you will miss so much of the details on the street and signs of the race in the off-season. It was really enjoyable! This is not an intro to F1 , he dives right in, so come prepared with some basic knowledge. For F1 fans, like my son, this was the highlight of our trip! I also learned so much and really enjoyed it! Highly recommend. We took the train from Nice the morning of the tour and walked from the station to the meeting point in about 15 minutes. Very easy to find.”

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6.Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 956 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from Nice in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide and no more than seven other people. Walk Èze’s steep medieval lanes, visit Fragonard, see La Turbie’s Roman monument, explore Monaco’s Rock and cathedral, then drive the Monte Carlo circuit. Guides including Victor, Fatima, Belo, and Lucie are praised for clear commentary and careful driving.

“You get to see so many places from Nice including Monte Carlo Casino and ride all around the beaches”

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7.Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Nice in a Mercedes minivan limited to eight people, with a driver-guide such as Ian, Francesca, Noé, or Thierry. Explore medieval Eze, visit Fragonard’s perfume factory, then tour Monaco-Ville, drive part of the Grand Prix circuit, and finish at Casino Square.

“Thiree was a brilliant driver and tour guide. He planned our day well around the weather forecast, even if that meant back tracking to Eze! We had a brilliant day.”

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8.Excursion partagée Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 788 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

This five-hour shared tour links Villefranche-sur-Mer, medieval Èze, Monaco-Ville, and Monte Carlo by air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Janis, Denis, David, and Igor have led recent departures. Expect brisk stops, free time, a Fragonard visit, and hotel pickup in Nice.

“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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9.Fragonard Eze: Perfume Making Class and Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 743 reviews · 45 min · from $36Best value

At Fragonard Èze, an English-speaking guide leads you through perfume production before showing you how to blend a 12ml Eau de Toilette. The scent is based on Fragonard’s Flower of the Year, so you adjust selected notes rather than inventing any fragrance from scratch. Guides such as Dominik, Giulia, and Magdalena are known for lively, clear instruction.

“It was so interesting to learn about the process of perfume making. Our guide was excellent! And, it was a lot of fun to make our own scent based on our olfactory preferences. Would recommend!”

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10.Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 675 reviews · 5 hours · from $42

In five hours, you’ll travel from Nice to Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes in a small vehicle or private group. Expect hotel pickup, a multilingual driver-guide, and free time to explore rather than a fully guided walk. Guides have included Matt, Joseph, Roman, and Justine.

“We liked everything about the tour. Our tour guide was very helpful and friendly. He did everything he can to make sure we enjoyed the trip”

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11.French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel from Nice in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan to Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes. Expect free time for old towns, palace and casino views, perfume shopping, film history, yachts, and Formula One sights. Guides such as Tony, Stephan, Adrienn, and David have earned praise for lively commentary and careful driving.

“Tony took us on a relaxing and informative day trip along the south of France! He was kind and had a great sense of humor. We really enjoyed talking with him!”

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12.French Riviera in One Day from Nice shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90

This 10-hour shared tour from Nice combines Èze, Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes in one busy day. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, scenic coastal drives, and free time at each stop. Guide service varies, and shared-tour guides do not accompany you inside Èze or Monte Carlo.

“Had a wonderful tour with our guide ROMAN, their was 8 in our group. He did a great job, we went to Eze and walked 80 steps up to top to see the marvelous views and garden. Went to Canne, saw red carpet and handprints of some celebrities. Also drove through Monaco. But if you want more time in Monaco and Monte Carlo, do the evening tour.”

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13.Coastline Boat Cruise to Monaco

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

Join a local captain such as Damien, Florian, Julien, or another English or French-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour Black Tender ride from Nice to Monaco. You’ll pass Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu and La Mala, with time for coastal sightseeing, fast runs over the waves, and possible swim or snorkel stops.

“Brilliant trip - highly recommend! The boat really gets some speed up on the way back which is really fun! I’d recommend taking a cosy jumper or long sleeve even on a nice day as once you’re out on the water it’s colder than I expected Lovely guide! Trip exactly as described- brilliant day out 😃”

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14.French Riviera Famous Cities Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Drive a two-seat, three-wheel NiceCar from central Nice with a guide such as Zak, Julie, or Emile. In four hours, you’ll visit Mont Boron, Èze, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche-sur-Mer, with coastal viewpoints, optional swimming, and a Galimard perfume visit.

“The tour exceeded our expectations! Our guide was knowledgeable and took good care of us. Was so much fun! Highly recommend.”

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15.Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 320 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Take Trans Côte d’Azur’s round-trip ferry from Nice to St Tropez, with about 2.5 hours on the water each way and free time to explore alone. You may pause at Cannes or Sainte Marguerite Island. There is no guide, so plan your own visit to the port, Citadelle, markets, shops, and beaches.

“Great way to see the coastline and travel to St Tropez. Even though the boat was busy there was still plenty of seating inside or out for all! Worth knowing that even though the details do not tell you this also stops at the island of St Marguerite and Cannes on the way, a good way to a catch a glimpse of them if you’re not planning on visiting them. Onboard bar does not take card so take plenty of cash with you if you want drinks/ snacks.”

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