The best French Riviera Full-day from Villefranche Small-Group Shore Excursion
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9 hours
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Discover the stunning highlights of the French Riviera on this shore excursion from Villefranche, located just up the coast from Nice. Begin by admiring Billionaire’s Quay in Antibes, then continue to the iconic Festival Palace (Palais des Festivals et des Congrès) in Cannes. Head to Eze, where you’ll visit the Fragonard perfumery and explore the charming hilltop village with breathtaking views. There are a few steps to climb to reach the top of the village. Your final stop is glamorous Monaco, where you’ll see the majestic Prince's Palace (Palais Princier), the extravagant casinos of Monte Carlo, and the famous Formula One Grand Prix race track.
Throughout the tour, the guide will share interesting facts in the minivan, allowing you plenty of free time to explore at your own pace.
For cruisers, in the event of a last-minute port of call cancellation, an exceptional 50% refund will be offered upon request.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Folding wheelchair accessible
Gratuity is not included but is expected
Passport is required to enter the Casino
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Boulevard De La Croisette
After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes. Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.
Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes
Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities’ handprints before you go, too.
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The best French Riviera Full-day from Villefranche Small-Group Shore Excursion
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23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Visit to many great French Riviera locations!
jneef,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great full day tour of the French Riviera. Rina was a great guide offering lots of information about the area and its history.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, it's a place of enchanting hidden gems.
Mayra M,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Villefranche-sur-Mer is a gem nestled along the radiant curve of the French Riviera, cradled gracefully between the bustling city of Nice and the opulent principality of Monaco. More than just a resort town, Villefranche-sur-Mer is a living painting—its colors shifting with the sun, its soul steeped in history, charm, and coastal elegance. At the heart of its allure lies the lovely sweeping bay, one of the deepest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, where sapphire waters gently cradle sailboats and luxury yachts alike. The view is timeless: pastel-colored houses cascade down steep hillsides, their shutters faded by the sea breeze and sun, while narrow cobbled streets lead visitors through a village that has somehow escaped the rush of modern life. The Promenade des Marinières lines the water’s edge, inviting long, dreamy strolls with the scent of salt and bougainvillea in the air. Along the shore, Plage des Marinières offers a tranquil beach where locals and travelers alike stretch out beneath striped umbrellas or dip into the crystalline sea. Above the bay, the 16th-century Citadel of Saint-Elme watches protectively over the town, its stone walls whispering stories of ancient battles, pirate raids, and royal visits. Today, it hosts gardens, art exhibitions, and music festivals, blending the past with the present in perfect harmony. Villefranche is also a town of cultural richness—its Chapelle Saint-Pierre, decorated by Jean Cocteau, is a poetic masterpiece that fuses art, faith, and myth. Local markets brim with Provencal flavors, artisanal goods, and the warm laughter of the townspeople. Though it’s often visited by the world’s elite and celebrity travelers, Villefranche-sur-Mer remains deeply human—quiet in its dignity, generous in its beauty. Whether arriving by train from Nice, by yacht from Monaco, or on foot from the surrounding cliffs, one thing is certain: you don’t just visit Villefranche—you fall under its spell.
Fantastic way to see Riviera highlights!!
Kristina P,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic way to comfortably experience Riviera highlights. Our guide was phenomenal. He had so much in-depth knowledge about each area we visited. It’s hot this time of year so escaping to A/C was heavenly between stops. My favorite places were Antibes and Eze. We were so lucky as it was just 3 of us. Highly recommend!!
Good trip, driver has issues.
henrys201,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00As expected there was lots to see, so time was a bit of an issue. Our driver, Valerieu, did take us to a very nice hilltop medieval town of Saint Paul de Vence for lunch, but we did not have any time to both eat and take up his suggestion to visit the cemetery at the south end of the village. Two main criticisms, there was 12 of us in the van, not 8; and our driver did not have a means to use the van's radio speakers to give us information. At a stop I did politely inform him privately that it was difficult for some of us towards the rear of the van to hear him, particularly over the road noise when traveling at speed. He informed me that while some of the company's guides may require such a device, he emphatically stated that his voice was strong enough to reach us. He was incorrect and displayed a rather arrogant attitude. It is primarily for this reason I only rate the tour as a 3
Exceptional
Andrea S,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Rodrigo was amazing.! He knew so much history of each place we visited. He was very attentive and made sure we had a memorable experience. He was super fun and even gave us great recommendations for restaurants!
A good way to experience the variety of places that make up the French Riviera
barbaracL6130ML,
Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A comprehensive exposure to the French Riviera in about ten hours. Our driver was also the guide with entertaining stories, clear guidance about what to see and time to wander and even shop in each place.
Best experience!!
Thomas S,
Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Heft was a fabulous guide. She made our experience the best of our trip. This is the way to go. Personalized service!!
Read this before booking | a couple of recos for the future
NEIL S,
Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was good; however, two other tours from Viator got canceled, and another tour I asked to move to one day later because our ship wasn't going to be there due to weather and they wouldn't refund my money ($500) or allow us to adjust our date. So, 5 tours I scheduled with them total for this trip, and 3 of them were either canceled or they wouldn't accommodate the day adjustment. And, their customer service sent me an email to my request telling me "no" again on the refund. Unbelievable and horrible business ethics. Specially, this tour was okay. We were in a small van with seven customers plus the guide. She was knowledgeable and friendly. The sites and scenery were amazing. Here are a couple of recommendations to help in the future. Have a planned and efficient plan for the day and how to get to all the sites. We drove around for hours with small, quick stops to snap a couple of pictures. It felt slightly like the amazing race, yet you are on vacation. We left at 8:30 and got back at 6:30. That's just too long and very exhausting. Net, net: I'm glad I went, but there should be a solid plan for the day so you feel like you aren't the person navigating. We aren't the subject matter experts, so we trust you all to do that part. Which, ultimately, is why we paid money for the tour. All that said, given my terrible experience with Viator, this tour (1) at least wasn't canceled, and (2) I got a lot of beautiful pictures.
A great tour of the French Riviera
Karen T,
Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you Xavier for the wonderful tour of the French Riviera. We loved all parts of it from Cannes to Monaco. You helped us cover a lot of sights in a one day cruise tour. Your knowledge of the areas we visited and driving skills were superb. Tres Bien
Surprising experience
Marisa C,
Feb 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00High standard Japanese and Asian cuisine, excellent quality food, cooked to perfection and presented in an appealing way, courtesy of the staff and excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend
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