French Riviera · CANNES AND ANTIBES DAY TRIPS
West of Nice the coast opens out: La Croisette, the Antibes ramparts, the Picasso museum in the old castle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence on a hill behind. The 12 below differ on how many of those they fit in, and how long you get at each.
This five-hour afternoon tour links Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, and Cannes from Nice. Expect hotel pickup, a multilingual driver-guide, and free time at each stop. Guides such as Matt, Joseph, Roman, and Parfait are frequently praised for clear commentary, safe driving, and good humor.
“Our Driver made the day - coach was fine but cramped for the number on it”
Spend about nine hours touring the French Riviera from Nice in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan. Walk Eze, visit Fragonard, explore Monaco-Ville, view Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes, with guides such as Tony, Stephan, David, and Adrienn often praised for lively local insight.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the entire trip and can only highly recommend it. It was a full day of exploring without being rushed, which we appreciated very much.”
Spend nine busy hours touring Cannes, Antibes, Èze, and Monaco in a van limited to eight people. Walk the Croisette, explore Antibes, visit Fragonard, and see Monte Carlo with a live English or French guide. Guides such as Reena, Sebastian, Belo, and Irene are praised for local insight and careful timing.
“Reena’s explanation and her thorough knowledge of history and current affairs.”
Travel from Nice by air-conditioned minivan to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Expect about seven hours, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a maximum of eight people. Guides such as Mac, Fatima, Sabine, Nicolas, and Victor are praised for useful stories and thoughtful pacing.
“Great tour guide, nice vehicle, very nice drive, good choice of cities, give you a taste of different atmospheres”
Travel from Nice to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint Paul de Vence in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. Walk the Croisette, see the Cannes Film Festival palace, explore Antibes and Port Vauban, then browse the art galleries of medieval Saint Paul de Vence. English, French, and Spanish tours are available.
“Cannes, Antibes & St Paul de Vence Half-Day Tour is the ideal way to experience the unique charm of three stunning locations without any of the stress of planning logistics. Our guide, Raphaël, was exceptional. From the start, he was incredibly welcoming and created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for our small group. What really stood out was his engagement; he patiently answered all of our questions. He also had a great sense of humor, making tasteful and funny jokes throughout the day that kept the mood light and enjoyable. The itinerary was perfectly paced.”
Travel from Nice in an air-conditioned vehicle to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint Paul de Vence. You’ll walk the Croisette, see Antibes’ Billionaire’s Quay, and explore an artists’ village. Guides such as David, Alessandro, and Rodrigo have earned praise, but commentary and pickup reliability can vary.
“Nothing, the operator is 100% unreliable. They never arranged the trip and did not cancel it either. The pick-up for the trip never arrived. Additionally, the French Office did not reply to our calls or messages.”
From Nice, a shared van tour links Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence in about 4.5 hours. Expect short walks on the Croisette, time in Antibes’ Provençal market, and a longer stop in the medieval village. Guides such as Daniel, Karin, Nikola, and Stefan have earned praise for friendly local insight.
“A great way to get a a little insight of the area. Saint Paul de Vence is a must see medieval town . Our guide Stefan was very knowledgeable.”
Spend about eight hours exploring the Riviera with a driver-guide and no more than eight people. Walk Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Grasse, visit Fragonard, pause in Cannes and Gourdon, and enjoy the Gorges du Loup. Guides may include Eric, Philip, Akis, or Francesca.
“All the towns on our tour we’re lovely but we would have preferred more time in Gourdon, perhaps time for lunch, and in Saint Paul de Vence. Cannes was nice to drive thru but very busy and extra time there could have better been spent. Grasse was lovely as well but after the perfumery tour we had to have a very hurried lunch in a very busy cafe. All in all, we would have appreciated more time in the smaller towns.”
Spend about nine hours touring Cannes, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, and Antibes from Nice in a Mercedes minibus. Your driver-guide may be Jacqueline, Nicolas, Philippe, Silvie, or another team member. Expect fine coastal views, short walking stops, a Fragonard perfume visit, and a fast but useful taste of the Riviera.
“It was a small group of 7 people. Our tour guide, Nicolas, was excellent. His explanations were clear. He made sure that we were all comfortable. I would shorten the visit to the parfum factory.”
Meet your driver at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and ride privately to a central hotel in Cannes, Cannes La Bocca, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Eze, or Monaco. Vehicles hold up to six people, with air conditioning, luggage space, and service day and night. Drivers such as Ivan, Antoine, and Josh may also share local tips.
“On time and courteous driver. Picked up at Nice airport and dropped me off at the marina in Cannes. Pleasant drive!”
Travel from Cannes in a private air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Adam, visiting Nice, Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Cap d’Antibes, and Cannes in about seven hours. Request a custom stop, enjoy Wi-Fi and bottled water, and return to the port.
“Adam was such a great tour guide. He gave us information about things almost the whole time he was driving. We stopped at many very interesting places and he even customized our trip to see a place we wanted to see near Monaco. He also helped us take many pictures too.”
Leave your Cannes cruise ship for a private seven-hour drive along the Côte d’Azur. Visit cliff-top Eze, tour Fragonard, walk Monaco-Ville, see the palace and cathedral, then follow the Formula One circuit to Monte-Carlo. Guides including Denis, Samir, Daniel, and Laurent tailor the day for groups of up to eight.
“We came May 15th the day before Cannes Festival. The roads were James with big trucks setting up all the tv, news and stuff for festive and Grand Prix May 28. Our Driver did his best to get us to all the sites the five of us wanted to do. The tour is a great one! Just not good at that time of year!”
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