Nice, Monaco & Eze Shore Excursion from Villefranche - 6 Hours

This Villefranche shore trip visits the most popular coastal towns on the French Riviera: Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze. Your driver-guide takes you to Nice's Old Town, the Royal Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, the Grand Prix route and Casino of Monte Carlo, and the medieval hilltop village of Eze.

After meeting your driver-guide at the pier in Villefranche, you drive west toward Nice, passing the town's own Rade, one of the deepest natural harbors in the Mediterranean and once home port to the US Sixth Fleet from 1948 to 1966. Once in Nice, you drive down La Promenade des Anglais, the famous palm tree lined street that parallels the most famous beach on the Riviera, before free time in the Old Town to walk through the flower market (closed Mondays, when a flea market takes place).

Leaving Nice, you follow the Lower Corniche road, which hugs the dramatic rocky coastline, until you reach the hilltop medieval village of Eze. This pedestrian only village of tiny stone lanes clings to the cliffs over 1,000 feet above the sea, connected to the coast below by the Chemin de Nietzsche, a footpath that predates its name but took on the philosopher's identity after his stays here in 1883 and 1884, when he composed part of Thus Spoke Zarathustra. There is time to walk to the hilltop garden for sweeping sea views, browse the boutiques, or enjoy an ice cream. Please note you must leave the van at the base of the village and walk up a steep hill into town, which is not recommended for anyone with limited mobility; the nearby Fragonard perfume factory is a relaxed alternative if you prefer.

Later you visit the Principality of Monaco, where you have free time to explore the old town, see the Royal Palace, and stroll through the Cathedral where Princess Grace is buried (no bare shoulders or shorts above the knee are permitted inside). Next you drive the route of the legendary Monaco Grand Prix, where your driver-guide will point out some of the circuit's famous hairpin turns, before arriving in Monte Carlo. The Casino sits across from a park lined with designer boutiques and luxury hotels, and the surrounding streets are typically full of some of the most expensive cars in the world.

At the end of this popular Villefranche shore excursion, you return to the port, with one or two panoramic photo stops along the way.

• During the Grand Prix Events there is a 50% supplement and it is not possible to visit Monaco or Monte Carlo from June 4-7, 2026. Please contact us if you are interested in a tour during this period.
• About the Casino of Monte Carlo - The Casino of Monte Carlo is open to tourists for viewing from 10 AM until 12 noon. During this period the entry fee is 20 Euro per person and no gaming is open. From 2 PM onwards the casino is open to individuals (not tour groups) and a formal dress code is enforced. During this period an entry ticket is required to access the gaming areas, including the slots, craps and Black Jack tables. You must show your passport to buy the ticket, and 10 Euro of the ticket price is returned to use at the slot machines or at the bar. Everyone must be 18 years or older and have their passport available.