8 French Riviera Day Trips Worth the Morning

1.French Riviera in One Day

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

Spend nine hours touring the Riviera from Nice in an air-conditioned bus with a driver-guide. Stop at Villefranche, Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. Guides such as Samantha, Peter, David, and Fabrice have earned praise for local insight and flexible service.

“The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. Fabulous places to visit and very well planned. Our Tour Guide was fantastic with her knowledge of all areas. A superb day out which I would highly recommend and great value for money.”

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2.The Best of the French Riviera Full Day Tour

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

This 10-hour small-group or private van tour links the Riviera’s essential stops, from Eze’s medieval lanes and Fragonard perfume house to Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul de Vence. Guides such as Laurent, Stefan, Ben, Kate, and Vass add local history, food tips, and flexible advice.

“Our guide Stefan was amazing, he made the trip such an enjoyable one that was filled with fun facts! He gave us the perfect tour anyone could ask for of the French Riviera, and he even took a minor detour to show us more of the French Riviera than originally planned due to the perfectly sunny weather we had on the tour date itself. The small tour group size also enabled me to enjoy the experience and feel like it was truly unique and special. Overall, the tour was truly wonderful, the others in my tour group were great to share the time with, and lastly my tour guide Stefan…”

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

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

Spend about 10 hours touring the French Riviera from Nice with a driver-guide such as Ruben, Stephan, Laurent, Ben, or Isa. Expect scenic viewpoints, medieval villages, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and a Fragonard perfume stop, with free time rather than a fully guided walk at each place.

“If you want to see many cities on the French Riviera all in one day, this is your tour. We usually try to cover as many in one day and than return to see the ones that interest us more.”

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring the French Riviera from Nice in a small group of no more than eight. Visit Eze and Fragonard, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Tony, Stephan, or Adrienne. Hotel pickup and a comfortable Mercedes minivan are included.

“A great day exploring the French Riviera along with Monte Carlo, Monaco and EZE, Terry was a great driver and guide and I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.French Riviera in One Day from Nice shared tour

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

I recommend this English-language, shared tour if you want a fast first look at the Riviera. Your driver picks you up in Nice, then takes you to Èze, Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes. Guides such as Samantha, Denys, and Antonio have added strong local commentary, but guiding can vary.

“A must trip. No one should visit Nice without taking this trip. It is an excellent overview of the area. Giorgi did a great job especially with the logistics”

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6.French Riviera Famous Cities Scoot Coupe Tour from Nice

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

Drive a two-seat, three-wheel Scoot Coupe from Nice with guides such as Zak, Julie, or Emile. In four hours, visit Mont Boron, Èze, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche-sur-Mer, plus a Galimard perfume workshop. Expect open-air driving, coastal views, and a small group of up to ten.

“This was a great way to spend our first day in Nice. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and we were not rushed. We were able to see the city from a much higher vantage point as we experienced the winding roads of Nice. Lots of fun.”

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7.Panoramic French Riviera E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $64Best value

Ride from Nice along the Promenade des Anglais, the port, and the coast to Villefranche-sur-Mer, then climb to Fort Mont Alban. Your French or English-speaking guide, such as Francisco, Loric, or Owen, handles route guidance and local stories. You need confidence on an e-bike and fitness for 20-plus kilometers.

“Loved this tour so much! Our guide, Francisco, was amazing in English et Français! He was so patient with our many questions. It was so worthwhile to get out of the city and take the longer tour to see more of the local beauty! I look forward to returning to Nice again to do this unique and beautiful tour. Merci Beaucoup, Francisco!”

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8.French Riviera Private Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $85

Set out from Villefranche-sur-Mer aboard the rustic Esteou 630 for a private 2.5 to 3-hour cruise toward Nice, Beaulieu, Cap-d’Ail, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Jessica hosts in English or French, with time for swimming, local snacks, pastries, fruit, soft drinks, and rosé.

“We recently enjoyed a boat tour with Vincent and Jessica, and it was nothing short of spectacular! Vincent was incredibly attentive, providing all the necessary information throughout the trip, ensuring everything went smoothly. However, Jessica was truly the cherry on top of the cake. From the very first interaction to the heartfelt hug at the end, she made us feel like we were part of something special. The food was delicious, the conversation flowed effortlessly, and the city lights reflecting off the water added a magical touch. This was hands down the best tour we’ve ever had, and it’s all thanks to Jessica and the amazing atmosphere she helped create.…”

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