Step into the medieval village of Eze and get ready for a journey that is totally epic! The cobbled streets and jaw-dropping views make you feel like you have jumped right into a history book. This place is famous, and when you are walking around, you will see why - every corner has a story that is cooler than your favorite movie. If you are up for a bit more adventure, we can check out the Exotic Gardens. It is an extra hour, and it's packed with the most amazing plants! The views from there? You won't believe your eyes; it is that awesome. Plus, there is the chance to chill out at the super fancy La Chèvre d’Or hotel. Imagine taking a break and feeling all fancy while you gaze out at the glittering sea. We can make some memories that'll be the envy of everyone back home for the cost of an extra hour! If you wish to visit the Exotic Gardens : admission fee of 8€ / person.
In the charming village of Eze, we will explore the fascinating Fragonard Perfume Factory. An expert guide will lead us on a captivating journey to discover the secrets of scent creation. As we immerse ourselves in this aromatic adventure, we will learn about the unique role of a 'nose' - the term affectionately used for perfume creators. With a collection of fragrances to sample, we will engage in a playful challenge, attempting to match each scent with its corresponding plant or spice. It s a delightful sensory experience, equally educational and entertaining! Unveiling the history behind perfume production in this region adds an extra layer of intrigue to our visit. It's a chance to appreciate Eze not only for its history but also as a cradle of olfactory artistry. This experience is sure to leave a lasting impression, offering a glimpse into the timeless elegance that infuses every bottle.
As we drive through the village of La Turbie, keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the ancient world – the majestic statue of Emperor Augustus, also known as the Trophy of the Alps. Erected by the Romans in 6 B.C., this grand monument has stood the test of time, marking the skies from the soaring heights of the Great Corniche. While we won't be stopping here, you will still feel the grandeur and the history it represents as it comes into view. I will share with you the fascinating story behind its creation, unraveling the purpose of this impressive tribute to Imperial Rome. As we continue our journey, the statue serves as a silent guardian of history, watching over the Riviera with a story that echoes through the ages.
Gaze upon the Prince's Palace of Monaco, perched on a rock jutting into the sea. This regal home, with its storied past stands as the jewel of the Principality of Monaco. Although we won't be stepping inside its luxurious halls, which are open to visitors from April to October for those who wish to explore its opulent interiors, there's still much to admire from the outside. Every day at 11:55 am, a tradition unfolds before your eyes: the Changing of the Guards. While you absorb the magnificence of the palace and the ceremonial event, I will share tales of its history and the royalty who have called it home. The palace not only encapsulates the essence of Monaco's luxury but also stands as a living piece of history that continues to enchant and captivate those who come to see its wonders.
This architectural marvel isn't just a feast for the eyes; it holds stories of a timeless romance that captured the world's attention. It is here that the beloved Princess Grace Kelly rests, her final chapter etched in the heart of Monaco. As we approach this sacred site, the air seems to hold a whisper of the past, where a Hollywood star became a princess in a real-life fairy tale. You won't just see the place where she is buried; you will feel the legacy of her grace and the love she inspired that continues to linger over the principality. Standing before the cathedral will give you a moment to reflect on the life of a woman who was an icon of her era, a cherished princess, and to this day, a symbol of timeless elegance.
Imagine cruising along the same streets that transform into the legendary Monaco Grand Prix circuit. We can feel the pulse of excitement that fills the air during the world's most prestigious racing event. We will follow the track at a leisurely pace, passing the iconic start-finish line, gliding through the renowned tunnel, and rounding the famous Fairmont hairpin turn. Afterward, prepare to be dazzled as we enter the opulent heart of Monte Carlo. The grandeur of the Casino Square unveils itself, where the world’s most famous casino, the Casino Monte-Carlo, stands as a monument to elegance and excitement. Luxury boutiques, world-class restaurants, and extravagant hotels. This is where luxury lives, breathes, and plays. Get ready to be swept up in the glamour that makes Monaco a playground for the rich and famous.
Mago was an excellent tour guide. One of the most knowledgeable, engaging tour guides we have ever had. He took us to a beautiful out of the way spots and had perfect spots for views and pictures. He was very flexible and accommodating. We got a perfect overview of Eze and Monaco. We were very pleased.
The cruise my husband and I were on changed its port itinerary from Monaco/Monte Carlo to Villefranche-ser-Mer, France. I had really set my hopes on going to Monaco, so when the cruise stop fell through, I contacted this tour company to see what they could arrange. They were very understanding of my desire to see Monte Carlo and went above and beyond to make it work. (The eGrand Prix was taking place on the day that we would be visiting, which was a significant event the tour guide had to work around.) The tour far exceeded our expectations; my husband and I truly enjoyed every minute of it. Our tour guide Mago was very friendly, helpful, informative, and accommodating, and his mastery of the English language was excellent. In addition to taking us to see Monaco, Mago also took us to numerous other sites that made our trip to the French Riviera so memorable. I'm so glad we went with this tour company, and I highly recommend them.
We had a fantastic tour of Eze and Monaco with Mago. He catered the entire experience to our family of four and did an amazing job engaging our kids. They learned so much, and he has a wonderful way of bringing history to life in a fun and interactive way. Mago paced the tour perfectly, kept the kids involved, and shared great stories that made the stops in Eze and Monaco memorable for both adults and children. Our kids were genuinely interested the whole time, which is not easy to do. Highly recommend, especially for families.
Excellent Tour! Mago was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. He had the day very well planned and was so flexible because we were not sure of the weather. Highly recommend!!!
We had a fantastic tour with Mago. He knows all the interesting details about Nice and the surrounding area. Our tour was full of unique stories and background that made the trip more fun than just “seeing” the sights. Highly recommend.
Mago is a phenomenal tour guide. The passion he has for his job is demonstrated in his deep knowledge about the history of the Monaco and Eze areas. He is an engaging story-teller, with a great sense of humor. Our tour flew by and everyone in our group of 10 had a wonderful experience. We highly recommend Mago - your tour with him will definitely be a highlight.
This tour was amazing and Mago is a fantastic guide. He does not bore you with tedious details but is a master storyteller with historical stories you will remember for a lifetime. He is also very humorous and friendly. Do not hesitate to book a tour with this company. We will be back to the French Riviera and will most definitely use Mago’s services again.
This tour was amazing and Mago is a fantastic guide. He does not bore you with tedious details but is a master storyteller with historical stories you will remember for a lifetime. He is also very humorous and friendly. Do not hesitate to book a tour with this company. We will be back to the French Riviera and will most definitely use Mago’s services again.
Did a solo private tour with Mago. He is an exceptional tour guide. He customized my itinerary to my interests, is extremely knowledgeable and a terrific storyteller. And he took hands-down the best photos of any tour guide I’ve ever used. His van is brand new and he’s just a down to earth great guy. Highly recommended.
Mago has great English and was easy to hear. We traveled with our 77 year old mom who moved a little slowly and he was so accommodating. Told stories about the history of the cities, asked questions and got to know the 4 of us. He was fun and full of information. Would definitely recommend him!
Don’t even hesitate to book this tour with Mago - he was the absolute best. Funny, friendly, and remarkably engaging with everyone in the group. Kept all of our attention, even some of us that were still battling jet lag. We loved all the stories and the way he presented the history, and the flow of information. You can definitely tell that he’s mastered this over many years. If and when we come back, we will just want to book Mago to take us everywhere!
We had a great experience with Mago. The tour was both educational and fun! We really enjoyed it. I will definitely book with Mago again when in the French Riviera!
Mago is a fabulous guide. He understands and can communicate in English the historical context of what we are seeing—he can tell you why things appear the way they do, and he can tell you in an interesting, engaging way. He is also fun to be with; he is most thoughtful; and he is a careful driver. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Mago as your guide. You will not regret it.
This was an absolutely exceptional half-day tour. Mago was an excellent host and extremely knowledgeable guide. He took us to the most spectacular viewpoints around Nice, Eze, and Monaco. We even saw Prince Albert leaving the castle in his motorcade.
Mago was the best tour guide! We had an excellent day seeing Eze and Monaco. He is extremely interesting and a wonderful story teller. The day went too fast!
We had an amazing tour guide and got to see some highlights of Monaco had a pace that suited us and also got to see the amazing old town of Eze.
MAGO was an amazing guide and made our experience awesome. Eze a was a surprising treat. Would absolutely use him again as a guide to see other parts of the French Riviera.
TL;DR: a bit expensive for what you’re getting; but our tour guide, Gabriel, was nice. PROS: - Contacting the tour operator was extremely easy with any questions and they’re very responsive on WhatsApp. When I wanted to change the location from Monaco to St. Paul de Vence the evening before the tour, I WhatsApped them and they literally responded within a few minutes. - You can tell that Gabriel is trained as a tour guide and was ready with his iPad on hand when explaining sites to us. It was as if he’s been practicing off a script and ensuring that he was checking off each of the boxes so that he doesn’t miss anything. - The drives to both Eze and St. Paul de Vence were short. It was great having a local and someone familiar with the areas guide us on where to go and explain everything to us. Gabriel was a great driver as well - felt very safe in his car. The car was roomy, clean, and very comfortable. - Gabriel dropped us off to a boulangerie for a pit stop for some snacks and it was great! Their pain gagner was delicious! CONS: - When Gabriel picked us up in the morning, he introduced us to his brother, someone that will be with us that day to record him. He should have checked before the tour for consent to record him AND us during the tour. There was no consent or a heads up - it was more like my brother is here to record me. No further details on where these recordings are going, what they’re going to do with them, etc. I had to ask and he said that all the tour guides do the same and they film it for the tour company to put it up on their social media accounts. - When making stops and giving explanations, try to find a shade to stand in vs. out in the sun where we’re all melting. The glare from the sun on the iPad screen makes it virtually impossible to see what’s on there and it’s challenging to stand and listen to him talk while it’s 32c in the sweltering sun. - When wandering into stores to take a gander, it was a bit uncomfortable to have our guides follow us inside like a pair of bodyguards. Inside the store, he'd explain things on the shelves while we perused and stuck to us without giving space to look around ourselves. All in all, it was a pleasant experience, but I personally don't feel like it was worth the amount paid. I'd recommend this experience to a friend if they had extra money to spend.
This was by far the best tour of our entire Mediterranean vacation—and that’s saying a lot! Our guide, Mago, was absolutely outstanding. His deep knowledge of history, combined with fascinating details at every stop, made this experience both incredibly engaging and educational. From the charming streets of Èze to the elegance of Monaco, Mago brought every location to life with context, humor, and passion. We learned so much and truly appreciated the personalized approach. Five stars aren’t enough—this was a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend!
What a wonderful tour! We started with Eze which is a charming town and stopped for drinks and snacks at Chevre D'Or. Beautiful views in all of Eze. We then went to Monaco and learned of its history, and ended the day with a trip to Monte Carlo to see the famous casino entrance and be in the middle of flash and glamour that is expected. Highlights for my son and husband was to see and ride along the F1 track Mago was very knowledgable along the entire trip from the moment we started. He has a wealth of knowledge and kept the tour interesting and informative.
My family and I had the best time in Nice, exploring Eze Village, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Our tour guide Mago was excellent and the best guide we’ve ever had! He was very knowledgeable and told us awesome stories about the history of Eze and Monaco. His pacing was also considerate for my 83 yr old MIL who was with us. We would definitely do it again next time we’re in France!
Extremely knowledgeable and outstanding tour guide. We made some last minute changes to the Itinery and Mago was able to provide the most spectacular and informative tour to St Paul de Vence.
This was actually a booking I was “forced” to make after Viator cancelled my booking, without any explanation I might add. I say forced because we were only in Nice for 2 days and we wanted to see the sights so I had to make this booking despite having booked a full day private guided tour because there was literally nothing else. This tour was shorter but more expensive than the one Viator cancelled. But again, I had no choice. The good thing about it though was that, the guide, Mago from Unique Tours Riviera was nothing short of amazing! He knew so many things! Historical facts, trivias, anecdotes, you name it, he knows all of them. And he took us to places that only locals knew about. We had a really nice time going around the French Riviera. I thought Viator had ruined my time in Nice, good thing Unique Tours Riviera was there and Mago saved the day! I would definitely go back and book again but this time, I would go straight to this awesome tour company named Unique Tours Riviera. You should too if you want the best!
We had an amazing tour of Monaco and Eze with Mago! It is truly a beautiful coastline and lovely towns to visit. Our guide met us promptly at our cruise ship and shared so much information and interesting stories of the area. He even took us for a drink at the top of the town of Eze so we could enjoy the very beautiful view of the town below and the coast. We visited the Palace and learned some stories of how it came to be, as well as toured the Cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. We took several tours as we cruised along the coasts of Spain, France, and Italy, and this one was the very best one. We enjoyed every minute, and learned so much as well as enjoyed the legends and stories. Highly recommended!!!!
Half day tour of Eze and Monaco! Our tour guide Mago was excellent. He was very informative with a good sense of humor!
This trip with Mago was definitely a highlight of our two week trip to Madrid and the French Riveria. Mago was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating and obviously passionate about history and all the beautiful places we saw. He’s also an excellent photographer! My only regret is not booking a full day experience!
We took a private tour of Eze and Monaco with Mago. Right from the start, he went above and beyond. He researched and found out that our morning start time would have way too much traffic in Monaco due to an event and suggested changing the time if our schedule allowed. We took his suggestion, and started the tour later which just as he said was much easier in terms of traffic and congestion. At each stop he gave amazing history, so not only did we get to see great sights we learned so much from Mago. Every place that we saw has real meaning. Mago was very enthusiastic which made the tour a joy! I highly recommend Unique Tours Riviera! It was the highlight of our trip and would gladly go on another tour of his in the future!
Great for adults and kids (we brought 13 and 11 year old boys)! We saw some incredible sights and learned so much history. Mago was an amazing tour guide - this is a great way to cover a lot of ground in this beautiful area.
This tour was one you don’t want to miss! Magi was absolutely AMAZING! He was so friendly, had endless knowledge and so helpful and considerate of my mom who had taken a fall a few days earlier and hurt her knee. We could have stayed forever learning about this amazing area! We definitely will be back one day’ highly recommend this tour and Mago! Hands down the best!
Great tour for our family. Very informative and fun. We even got great recommendations for dinner in Nice.
Mago did an exceptional job of customizing the day for our group of 6. We could not have been happier with our experience with Mago
Mago was incredible. His knowledge and storytelling are unmatched and the same is true for the sites you see. I cannot recommend this trip enough!
Unique tours are fabulous, highly recommend them. Stay away from French Riviera Sightseeing tours, they never get back to you either by phone or email and they are impossible to contact. Our trip from Nice to Monaco was made even better by our local tour guide from Unique tours, Magaux, who is funny, very knowledgeable and quite personable. Unique tours made our trip very special and so I highly recommend them.
Amazing tour. Our guide Mago was very knowledgeable and informative. Saw great places with great views and learned many things. Highly recommend.
Our tour of Eze and Monaco was amazing! Our guide Mago was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Mago was a wonderful tour guide through Eze and Monaco. He was very informative and also was great with the kids in our group.
Mago our tour guide was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. Pickup and drop off was very convenient. Beautiful vistas with history to go along. Very flexible and adjusted the tour to meet our desires. Great overall experience. This is a must do tour!
The Best tour guide, Mago, he was amazing. Very knowledgeable, attentive, made it a wonderful experience. The views from Eze, definitely worth the visit. Monaco was spectacular.
Our guide, Mago, with Unique Tours, knew the sites to see, the history of the area, and being a local, he knew everyone along the way. A great tour and tour guide, with back of house knowledge. Well worth it!
My group and I had an outstanding tour with Mago. From start to finish, our day was flawless, and unanimously, it became the highlight of our trip to the south of France. Mago's extensive knowledge of the area, combined with his kindness, humor, and upbeat personality, made the experience truly memorable. Undoubtedly, this is the finest tour I have experienced in Europe, and I eagerly anticipate another tour with Mago in the future!
My daughter and I came to Nice for the weekend. We had the most unbelievable tour with Maga! We fell in love with the French Riviera at the old Towne of Eze. Maga has so much great history knowledge that he shared with us in an amazing and fun way. And we loved Monaco and Monte Carlo as well. Seeing Prince Albert’s palace and learning about the history of the second smallest country in the world was so interesting. We had time for shopping and driving on the Grand Prix actual track was unreal! The perfume factory tour and making our own scent was fabulous as well. Maga is so personable and his van was a great ride. Don’t look at any other tour! You don’t want to miss this! Best part of our trip! Merci Maga!!❤️
Best day trip so far! Our tour guide and driver was amazing he was so knowledgeable about every detail of our excursion. We all learned and had fun. Took amazing pictures had a great lunch. We also did alot of shopping. We will definitely come back and see Mago again.
Our guide, Mago, met us at the port. He sent a message when he was almost to the port. He was on time and very easy to find. He was a wealth of knowledge. He really personalized our tour and made sure we understood the history and significance of the entire area. The views of the cities were amazing. The Chateau de la Chevre d'or Rue Principale was enjoyable. Monaco was impressive. We highly recommend him. So at 5 stars per person, Mago earns 30 stars.
We had the most wonderful tour with Mago and would highly recommend him to anyone considering a tour in the French Riveria. He is incredibly knowledgeable, his tour style is engaging, and he was accommodating to our groups interests. We would love to do another tour with him at another location in the French Riveria! We highly recommend him!!
The tour was great, we did it from our cruise ship and we got back in plenty of time. Mago was great. The stops on the tour were beautiful and we learned a lot during the tour. I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn a bit more about the area and the history
The sites on the French Riviera are stunningly beautiful and the mix of ancient and modern architecture is simply wonder-FULL! But a knowledgeable guide makes the travel so much more EXTRA! Deeper insights, fun facts, and seriously funny anecdotes made our trip so much more memorable! And if you're a beginner in the French language, our guide Mago, generously shared great tips to help make sense of the insanely complicated and unattainably beautiful language that is French. Ask for Mago; then tell me if I'm wrong. 😄👍
Best way to see Eze & Monaco in just a half-day! Our tour guide, Mago, was so fun & kept us laughing the entire time. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and was great at communicating fun facts & details in an entertaining way. Mago went above & beyond to make our tour special, and he made sure we were able to see/do everything we wanted to during the tour. Would highly recommend this tour & Mago as a tour guide (and driver)!
Our tour guide Mago was excellent from start to finish, everything he did was appropriate and complete.
The day spent with our tour guide Mago was absolutely our favorite of 21 days in Europe. We love photography and wanted a relaxing day. Mago was fabulous at listening to our requests and giving us EXACTLY what we were looking for. He was so funny and engaging. His knowledge about the history of the area was just insane and he made it so much fun to learn about. We spent the majority of our time, at our requst, in Nice and Eze and the views were to die for. Memories that will last forever. It was topped off with a lovely glass of wine from the restaurant at the top of Eze and a beautiful lunch. We were leary to go to France at all, and as it turned out it was our best day ever because of Mago. We will definitely be back.
Don't have any doubts about booking this amazing tour of Eze and Monaco! I have traveled around the world and can honestly say that Mago made this one of the best tours ever. The sights, history and comfort of this tour was one of the highlights of our trip to the French Riviera. Thanks Mago for sharing your wealth of information with us, we had a great day even with all the rain!!
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