



by UniqueTours Riviera
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€1,139This private full-day tour lasts about 8 and a half hours and travels along the French Riviera from Nice. You will have a local certified guide with you and private transportation in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. Pickup is available anywhere in Nice or Villefranche-sur-mer. The tour includes stops at several well-known places along the coast. First, visit the medieval village of Eze for around 40 minutes to walk its cobbled streets and admire sea views. There is an optional extra hour to visit the Exotic Gardens and a chance to relax at the La Chèvre d’Or hotel (garden admission is 8€ per person). Next, spend 25 minutes at the Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze to learn about perfume making and sample scents. Driving through La Turbie, you will see the ancient Trophy of the Alps statue but will not stop. Then, spend 45 minutes outside the Palais Princier de Monaco to watch the Changing of the Guards at 11:55 am and hear stories about the palace and Monaco’s royal family. A brief 10-minute visit is made to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée where Princess Grace Kelly is buried. In Monaco, you will take a 25-minute drive along the Monaco Grand Prix circuit and visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo area to see its luxury boutiques, hotels, and casino. The tour continues to Saint Paul de Vence for 50 minutes to explore its narrow medieval streets, known for inspiring artists like Picasso and Matisse. Then, visit Antibes for 25 minutes to walk the Provencal market (closed Mondays) and see Fort Carré and Port de Vauban. You will also see the Picasso Museum in Antibes from outside, where Picasso once worked, although the tour does not include entry. Nearby, the Cap d'Antibes coastal path offers views of luxury villas and beaches, but there is no stop here. Finally, the tour includes a drive along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais, a 4-mile seaside boulevard stretching from the airport to the port. Lunch is not included. Pickup is not available in Cannes, Antibes, or Monaco. Bottled water is provided. Some walking is required during the stops.
Vieux Eze
Spend about 40 minutes walking through Eze’s medieval village with its cobbled streets and sea views. There is an option to spend an additional hour visiting the Exotic Gardens, which feature a wide variety of plants and panoramic views. Visitors can also relax at the La Chèvre d’Or hotel. The garden visit requires an 8€ admission fee.
40 min
Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze
Spend 25 minutes at the Fragonard Perfume Factory where a guide explains perfume making and the role of a 'nose' or scent creator. You will sample several fragrances and try to match them with their natural ingredients. The visit includes learning about the history of perfume production in the area.
25 min
Vieux La Turbie
Drive through the village of La Turbie and view the Trophy of the Alps, a large Roman statue erected by Emperor Augustus in 6 B.C. Although there is no stop, the guide shares the history and significance of this monument from the road.
Palais Princier de Monaco
Spend about 45 minutes outside the Prince’s Palace of Monaco. You will see the palace on its rocky outcrop and watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony at 11:55 am. The guide explains the history of the palace and the Monaco royal family. Entry inside the palace is not included.
45 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee
Stop for 10 minutes at Monaco’s cathedral where Princess Grace Kelly is buried. The visit provides a moment to reflect on her life and legacy.
10 min
Casino De Monte-carlo
Drive for 25 minutes along the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, including the start-finish line, tunnel, and Fairmont hairpin. Then visit the Casino Square area to see the Casino de Monte-Carlo, luxury shops, hotels, and restaurants.
25 min
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Paul de Vence
Spend 50 minutes walking the medieval streets of Saint Paul de Vence, a village known for its connection to artists like Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall. Visit the Colombe d'Or inn, which features original art from these painters.
50 min
Marche provencal
Spend 25 minutes in Antibes exploring the Provencal market (closed Mondays) with fresh local produce. See Fort Carré, a 16th-century fortress, and view Port de Vauban, known for its luxury yachts.
25 min
Musee Picasso
View the outside of the Picasso Museum in Antibes, located in Grimaldi Castle where Picasso worked in 1946. Entry inside is not included.
35 min
Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes
Drive past Cap d'Antibes, a coastal area stretching over 4 kilometers with luxury villas and beaches but without stopping.
Promenade des Anglais
Drive along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile seaside boulevard from the airport to the port, offering views of the Mediterranean coast.