15 Cannes Shore Excursions Worth Booking

1.6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 6 hours Our pick

From Cannes, your private driver-guide takes up to eight people by air-conditioned van to Nice, Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Expect coastal viewpoints, a Fragonard perfumery visit, Monaco Cathedral and Palace, casino sights, and a drive along the Formula 1 circuit. Guides speak eight languages, and the route can change with traffic and your interests.

“Frank was SO accommodating. We saw as much as possible during our short time in Cannes. Would recommend this tour if you’re looking for quick highlights of all places mentioned in the description”

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2.Private Customized French Riviera Tour from Port of Cannes 8H

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours with a private driver and guide exploring Cannes, Nice, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. The route can be adjusted to your interests, with guides such as Jack, David, Franck, and Alexandre praised for local stories, safe driving, and thoughtful stops. Expect some independent exploring at each destination.

“Our private tour from the Port of Cannes with Francz was absolutely exceptional. He was waiting for us at the cruise ship port terminal. Francz was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and hidden gems of the French Riviera, all while keeping the tour relaxed and perfectly paced. We visited stunning spots like Èze, and Monaco, each more beautiful than the last. Francz tailored the day to our interests and gave us plenty of time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the local atmosphere. His driving was smooth and safe, and his vehicle was clean and comfortable. he brought each location to life…”

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3.The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $155Best value

From Cannes, you’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan with up to eight people, stopping in Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Guides such as Lucie, Thin, Victor, and Jaoued have tailored the day for families and small groups, while the route includes the Prince’s Palace, Fragonard perfumery, the Casino, and part of the Grand Prix circuit.

“See several towns between stops. Driver very knowledgeable. Worth the money to capture key moments on the French Riviera.”

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4.Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $487

Travel from Cannes port to medieval Eze and glamorous Monaco in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan with a private English or French-speaking driver-guide. Expect coastal views, a Fragonard perfume visit, Monte Carlo’s casino district, Monaco-Ville, and time to customize the day. Guides such as Laurent, Catherine, Pierre, and Giorgio have earned especially warm praise.

“Amazing day with the family that really maximized our time in port from our cruise. Laurent did a fantastic job and we highly recommend!”

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5.Private Tour of the French Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

This private Cannes shore excursion takes up to eight people through Eze, La Turbie, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Cannes in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Jerome, Ingrid, Rene, Roman, and Margarita are noted for flexible pacing, local stories, and careful port returns. Fragonard perfume-making and Monaco’s Formula 1 circuit add memorable touches.

“Very knowledgeable and attentive guide. Best experience of my travel. Wry nice accommodation with a car.”

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6.Shore excursion to Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Cannes by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Villefranche-sur-Mer, hilltop Eze, the Fragonard perfume laboratory, Monaco-Ville, and Monte Carlo. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Mike, Daniel, Rafael, or Elizabeth, adjusts the day to your interests while keeping an eye on your ship’s departure time.

“Of the 7 tours I booked with Viator on our vacation, this one was by far the most disappointing. We were picked up on this private tour for 8 by Francis. He mentioned multiple times that his driving was better then his English although this was an English tour. He explained very little to us over the 8 hours we were with him. We had to ask for rest rooms and if we'd be able to get something for lunch. We ended up eating standing up in an alley after getting sandwiches from a small stand. Our Monte Carlo stop consisted of being dropped off on a side street, told…”

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7.From the port of Cannes Private shore excursion customized

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

From Cannes, your private driver-guide takes you along the Riviera for about seven hours. See La Croisette, Nice, medieval Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, or reshape the day around your interests. Guides including Robin, Sofian, Nathan, Samir, and Laurent have helped visitors adjust plans, find photo stops, and make tight cruise schedules work.

“Our guide was fantastic! He took us to Nice, a Medieval village, Monte Carlo and Monaco. I lived every location!!”

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8.Best of Riviera Shore excursion From (Villefranche, Nice, Cannes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend eight flexible hours with Sasha and Riviera Come True exploring Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo. You travel in a private vehicle for up to eight people, with water, Wi-Fi, fuel, tolls, parking, and insurance included. Expect scenic roads, photo stops, local stories, and a schedule shaped around your group.

“Our tour of the French Riviera with Sasha and the group, Riviera Come True, was utterly fantastic. Sasha took us on a day-long magical glimpse of the French coast, including Monaco, Monte Carlo, Nice, and small towns on the way. We were able to walk, drive and view amazing sites. The lunch spot he took us to was out-of-way, gorgeous, no tourists and delicious. And right on the sea.”

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9.Full-Day Private Custom-Made Cannes Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You get an eight-hour private minivan tour from Cannes for up to seven people, with a guide who adjusts the route to your interests. Expect Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Nice, with time for Eze or Monaco when traffic and ship schedules allow. Guides including Franck, Michel, Laura, and Yvonne have tailored days around food, photos, villages, and coastal views.

“An excellent experience. Our.driver/guide, Laura, was exactly on time, spoke excellent English, was very knowledgeable, and had a wonderful personality.”

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10.Cannes private shore excursion: tour the French Riviera & Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Cannes along the Côte d’Azur with local guide Jerome in a private, air-conditioned minivan. Visit Villefranche-sur-Mer, hilltop Eze, La Turbie, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, and Cannes landmarks. The day allows schedule changes, photo stops, and optional time at the Fragonard perfume factory.

“We drove around to see some great sights. Stopped at all the beautiful lookouts, learned about the local area. Door to door service and communication was superb. Very knowledgeable. Clean comfortable and highly recommended.”

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11.Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze & Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Cannes, Eze, Monaco-Ville, and Monte Carlo. You get port pickup, round-trip transport, live commentary, and a custom route for up to eight people. Guides such as Pierre, Franck, Laura, Catherine, Guy, and Beatrice are praised for flexibility, local insight, and careful timing.

“We had 2 tours together and both guides were amazing. They made the day fun and were very knowledgeable”

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12.St-Tropez Day Tour from Cannes Small-Group and Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Cannes in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Micah or Ben, following the Esterel Corniche to Port Grimaud and St-Tropez. You get a short stop in Little Venice, a guided look at St-Tropez, and free time for cafés, shops, yachts, and lunch. The group is limited to 16 people.

“We enjoyed this tour alot! Micah the guide, was very informative! Very pleasant experience! We were able to see alot in one day. He was clear about picking us up. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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13.French Riviera Private Sightseeing Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from your cruise ship in a private, air-conditioned van for two to eight people. See Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, visit Eze and Fragonard, explore Monaco, Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes. Guides may speak English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, or Russian.

“Absolutely fantastic! We had “the singing driver “! Ask for him! He was in time, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. He made our tour one to remember. He’s restaurant recommendation was amazing. This is the way to go when booking a tour, don’t hassle with large groups. We were on a cruise and it worked perfectly. Highly recommended this tour.”

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14.Private Half-Day Trip to Cannes & Grasse

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $294

You’ll spend a short morning or afternoon in Cannes before heading inland to Grasse, the perfume capital. A private English or French-speaking driver-guide handles the route in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan. Expect a quick Croisette and Film Festival Palace visit, followed by a guided perfume-factory tour and time for shopping.

“Victor our tour guide really went out of his way to give us insight into the area and surprised my daughter and son with a gift at the perfume factory. We loved the tour and his engaging personailty really made it a joy.”

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15.Shore Excursion Private Half Day: Cannes, Antibes, Juan les Pins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

From Cannes cruise port, your English or French-speaking driver takes you through Cannes, Juan les Pins, and Antibes in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan for up to eight people. Expect film-festival sights, Croisette boutiques, Riviera villas, Antibes ramparts, Provençal market stalls, and the Billionaires’ Quay, with practical local tips along the way.

“This was one of our best tours. The driver Thierry was also an experienced tour guide so he went with us as he showed us the sights. He was amazing, very knowledgeable and pacient with us. Amazing, we truly enjoyed our tour with him.”

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