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St Tropez, Medieval Grimaud and Port Grimaud
St Tropez Shore Trips - Best of St Tropez & Grimaud
 



Private full-day St Tropez shore excursion, the most popular first-time visitor tour, covering St Tropez's harbor, the medieval hilltop village of Grimaud, and the canal town of Port Grimaud. English speaking driver guide, round trip. Not wheelchair accessible. 8 hours.

8 hours (private)
private excursion
driver guide
english speaking local
all group sizes
multiple vehicles
port or hotel
pick up either location
  • Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of St Tropez
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • English Speaking Driver Guide
  • Private Vehicle
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Tour Number:
FSTRO-05


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $646 Per Person
3 People - $440 Per Person
4 People - $330 Per Person
5 People - $264 Per Person
6 People - $220 Per Person
7 People - $192 Per Person
8 People - $169 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

St Tropez, Medieval Grimaud and Port Grimaud

This full-day private St Tropez shore excursion visits the port town of St Tropez, the hilltop village of Grimaud, and canal-lined Port Grimaud, and is the most popular tour for first-time visitors to St Tropez.

After meeting your driver guide, you begin your tour of the world famous resort city of St Tropez. Saint-Tropez has been a Riviera legend since Brigitte Bardot filmed And God Created Woman here in 1956, turning a small fishing village into a favorite of designers, artists and film stars, with alleys of boutiques and cafes winding down to a harbor where luxury yachts moor alongside working fishing boats. If you are interested in art, there is time to visit the Musee de l'Annonciade, a former 16th century chapel converted into a museum of Pointillist and other avant-garde paintings.

Next you visit Grimaud, a medieval hilltop village with the ruins of the Grimaud Castle overlooking the sea, built in the 11th century and altered through the 15th before being demolished during the Wars of Religion, and Saint-Michel Church, a 12th to 13th century Romanesque church that is a classified historical monument.

Finally you visit Port Grimaud, a planned canal town built starting in 1966 by architect Francois Spoerry that seems like a second Venice, with homes, cafes and shops set directly on canals. You stroll through the village past brightly painted houses with Roman roof tiles, linked by waterways, paths, tiny squares and footbridges, with free time for lunch or shopping if you wish.

Please note
  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs due to Grimaud's steep, uneven medieval streets. Please contact us for alternative options.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of St Tropez
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • English Speaking Driver Guide
  • Private Vehicle

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    2.5 Hours
    Visit St. Tropez
  • 2
    35 Minutes
    Drive to Grimaud
  • 3
    1.5 Hours
    Visit Grimaud
  • 4
    20 Minutes
    Drive to Port Grimaud
  • 5
    2.5 Hours
    Visit Port Grimaud
  • 6
    45 Minutes
    Return to St. Tropez

Resources

Saint Tropez Tourist Office - Official Website . Official tourism site for St Tropez, the starting point of this tour Official Website

Grimaud Village - Official Tourism Site . Official tourism site covering both Grimaud and Port Grimaud, visited on this tour Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Grimaud and Port Grimaud?
Grimaud is a genuine medieval hill village dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, with an 11th century castle ruin. Port Grimaud is a planned canal town built starting in 1966 on the coast below it, designed to evoke a much older village.
How old are the Grimaud castle ruins?
The castle was built in the 11th century and altered through the 15th before being demolished during the Wars of Religion. Its high ramparts, underground passages, and cisterns are still visible today.
Is this the same as the shorter St Tropez and Port Grimaud tour?
It covers the same two stops plus medieval Grimaud in between, making it a fuller day for guests who want all three in one trip.
Why is this the most popular first-time tour?
It covers all three highlights in one day: St Tropez's harbor town, the medieval hilltop village of Grimaud, and the canal town of Port Grimaud, so first-time visitors don't have to choose between them.

Also Available:

›St Tropez & Port Grimaud - If a full day is more than you need, this 6-hour tour covers St Tropez and Port Grimaud without the stop in medieval Grimaud.
›Gassin with Wine Tasting - If wine country interests you more than a second village, this 6-hour tour visits hilltop Gassin with a chateau wine tasting instead.

Our Back-to-Ship Guarantee

Every excursion returning 1.5 hours before departure is covered. If we are late, we cover your costs to reach the next port. More info ›

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Visit St. Tropez - 2.5 Hours
  • Drive to Grimaud - 35 Minutes
  • Visit Grimaud - 1.5 Hours
  • Drive to Port Grimaud - 20 Minutes
  • Visit Port Grimaud - 2.5 Hours
  • Return to St. Tropez - 45 Minutes

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5 of 5 Review Location- St. Tropez Saturday, July 18, 2026
Reviewer: Kelly N from DeWinton, Alberta Canada  
We had a wonderful vacation and your guide was excellent and very professional.

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5 of 5 Review Location- St. Tropez Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Reviewer: Kenny R from Austin Tx  
I truly cant thank you enough for the wonderful service. The  tours you put together went well beyond anything we had imagined.   All of the guides had great recommendations that really made the most of our days. The vans were cleanand the drivers opened doors and helped us in and out every time. Very knowledge of each location

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5 of 5 Review Location- St. Tropez Saturday, September 13, 2025
Reviewer: Linda R from Calgary AB Canada  
The tours were great that we booked, I would certainly book more private tours, some of them are a little pricey, but the ones we booked were certainly good, the guides were very knowledgeable.

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5 of 5 Review Location- St. Tropez Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Reviewer: Ada R from Coral Gables, FL  
All the tours were great, we had a wonderful time and your guides were excellent, very professional. We are keeping your information for future tours and also to recommend you to a friend.

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5 of 5 Review Location- St. Tropez Friday, May 2, 2025
Reviewer: Roger M from Austin, TX  
This was honestly one of the highlights of our cruise. We did a private tour from St. Tropez and it totally exceeded expectations. Our guide met us right at the pier  super punctual  and we had a super comfortable van with great AC (which we really appreciated in the heat). The guide was fantastic  super knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. We learned so much but also had fun, and it never felt rushed. Definitely felt like money well spent. It ended up being one of those surprise favorite days. Thanks again  wed absolutely use this company again and recommend to others.

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