We were lucky enough to experience our outing on our own with Marco. Eze was beautiful bathed in sunlight on a perfect day. The views were amazing. In Monaco, we had enough time to explore on our own and then moved on to the casino which we were able to enter as we had our passports with us. You need a physical one to enter. Unfortunately, we were not able to get our passports stamped in Monaco on a Saturday. A very enjoyable day trip!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan
- Guided perfumery tour in Eze
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Prince's Palace
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
En route to Monaco, make a first stop to discover the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites of the French Riviera. Dating from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for security reasons. The walls of the twelfth century will be dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV. Take the cobbled streets and reach the top where you can find today the exotic garden and the castle ruins, the view is amazing (1,400 ft / 427 meters high). Stop to discover the process of perfume at the perfum factory Fragonard.
Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" because of the panoramic view of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (164 ft/ 50 meters high) : the Trophy of the Alps, dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, built 7 BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice) longtime ago.
In front of the Palais du Prince, you will discover the Changing of the Guard at 11:55, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks . Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri have for main missions to ensure the safety of the Royal Family as well as maintain public order. This stop does not include the visit of the Prince's Palace. If you like, you can visit the inside of the Prince's Palace (10€/adult, 5€/child)
You will then reach the Principality of Monaco. Spend the afternoon in the old town on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbor (197 ft / 60 meters high), where you will discover the Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. Free time
Next, see the Justice Palace was inaugurated in 1930, built in solid tufa, a porous gray stone also used to construct the walls.
You will also see the Cathedral of neo-Roman style, the first stone was laid the 6th of January 1875. Entirely built in white stones from La Turbie career during the reign of Prince Charles III, it was completed on the 12th of November 1903. You can pay tribute to the Monaco Princes and "Princesse Grace de Monaco" who rest here
You can also have a look at the Oceanographic Museum created there over a century by Prince Albert I of Monaco.Oceanographic Museum (14€/adult, 10€/child)
Afterwards, move on to Monte-Carlo in the most beautiful way by taking the famous Grand Prix track of Formula One.
Explore Monte Carlo and discover the Casino de Monte-Carlo whose construction was ordered by the Société des Bains de Mer (created by François Blanc in 1863 ) and the plans were developed in 1878 by the famous architect Charles Garnier. See the lavish Gardens Casino, and marvel at the Hôtel de Paris wich has all the charm of the great hotels of the 19th century, the inauguration took place in 1864.
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Great tour of Monaco and Eze. The guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He was also a fantastic driver! So much fun.
As an American for the first time in Nice, it was the best way to see the glamour of the French Riviera and Monaco. Marco was an amazing host! He will take you to hidden gems and has amazing stories about the places to tell! Highly recommend Marco and the tour! You are also picked up, driven and dropped off and therefore it’s very relaxing. Just watch the views. Also you are given freedom to roam around and explore! Amazing experience highly recommend.
The tour driver was wonderful. Adjusted the day to our desires. Went everywhere listed and when we had a little extra time he adjusted to our needs. Thank you!
We had a great day touring with our guide Alex. He was so much fun throughout the day, very professional and courteous, and had great stories. Visiting Eze and Monaco was great (especially Monaco as an F1 fan, getting to drive the streets where the race is held). Alex went out of his way to help us quickly locate a cell phone that was dropped on the tour, while staying on schedule. Highly recommend the tour and especially Alex.
Thank you Ben for a fantastic tour with breathtaking views. We appreciate your hospitality and all the insights of the tour. The van was nice and clean with great air condition.
although we enjoyed our tour, it was quite a workout.. We are all in our late 70's and eighties, so the walking and hill climbing were a tad much.. Our driver Audrey was wonderful.. Very considerate and informative.. The scenery on the ride is just beautiful, but like most places in Italy, EVERYTHING is uphill both ways..
Alex was wonderful for the whole trip. I lost my iPhone in Monaco and he was a great help finding it. He was funny and friendly and kept us entertained.
Definitely worth having someone drive you from Nice rather than drive on your own. The stop at the Perfume factory was interesting and of course turns into an added expense for shopping which we did. Monte Carlo is a must see however the casino was closed until 2pm so don’t expect to be able to enter the game rooms. All in all was worth the days experience.
Very knowledgeable and patient and respectable tour guide . Vina our your guide did drive us thru every where important and stopped and spent enough time for interesting places on Monoco and Monte Carlo
I loved the fact that it was a smaller van with just three other couples. It was a nice way to explore the region. I specifically enjoyed Eze and Turbie but Monte Carlo was a one of for us. Not sure if I would go back there. But a driver was nice and the views were stunning.
The tour itself was awesome. We had a mix up at the beginning because the pickup time changed and we didn’t get the message in time so we missed the pick up which ended up being 20 minutes earlier than we expected. We took an Uber to the first stop and met up with Milena and the other tourists so it all worked out. Pay attention to What’s App messages!
Alex was an amazing guide. He took such good care in driving and guiding! Eze was fantastic. Be ready to climb hills and steps!! Purchased perfume from the Fragonard factory. The discounts are real people! Monaco was beautiful. Alex made a lunch reservation at a charming restaurant for all of us. We ventured to the cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married and are now buried. Saw the palace. Stepped into the Monte Carlo Casino. Good fun!
Liven up tours really livened up our day with their tour with Karim. Nice and Relaxed….quite informative and accomodating…..all in all a 5 star tour
This is very boring trip to be honest . It’s not worth the money you spend . Just go in the hop on/off bus to Morocco . The driver who came with us was keen to explain about his holidays - horrible The perfume factory is another rip off to waste your time and money
Beautiful cities stunning views with a very friendly very nice and personable driver and guide Lucy who was very flexible, knowledgeable and helpful. We had a wonderful day and great time. Thank you Lucy!
We had a wonderful day with Karim, checking out EZE and Morocco from Nice. Great explanations and commentary, plus making it so easy with transportation.
We had the best time on this trip. Our guide was so knowledgeable about ever city we were in and her energy was amazing. She was one of our highlights of the tour! I always have used Viator everywhere I travel and have never had a bad trip. Thank you for a great experience
Karim, our guide, is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas of interest. Very good experience.
Perfect. All went very smoothly.
Visited on Wednesday, September 9. Wish guide had allowed more time in Monte Carlo casino area for 30 mts as it states in ad instead of dropping and picking up in 15 mts!!☹️. Monaco and Eze are worth visiting. Guide was hard to hear in back of the van. Overall good tour due to location visit..
Our knowledgeable guide, Mac, shared his insights and historical perspectives of our various stops. It was an excellent introduction to the old city of Eze and Monaco in a comfortable van. We definitely got our steps in too!
You are on own when get to destination, Eze had pretty strenuous walking . Nothing else to put in this section
Make sure to bring your passport as the casino will not let you in with just a picture. Also bring a bottle of water because it is very expensive in Monaco
Due to an accident on my part, couldn’t complete the trip past Monaco, but Volli our guide was so accommodating he brought my expensive perfume purchase to our hotel, since we couldn’t get back to your. Up til that point, it was great!
We had a fantastic time! My partner loved Monaco and I loved Eze. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and the driver Victor. He was knowledgeable fun and easy!
Amazing trip. Driver is very good. Thank you. Like perfume factory. Eze is incredible place to see. Small group is very good for this kind of trip
Driver was on time and very knowledgeable. He was very accommodating with our time. Our main issue is the time spent at the perfumery -it was way too long and unnecessary.
Pickup so convenient...our guide Mark was so knowledgable about the area. A great way to see the highlights especially for first timers and not have to drive yourself , park and deal with the crowds and the roads!!!
This was a very scenic and interesting tour. Our driver Victor was knowledgeable, professional and very entertaining. Especially enjoyed stop to walk around Eze.
If you have 6-7 hours at port this was a great tour. Small group 8 people air conditioned Mercedes van. Tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable and friendly. Monaco very crowded and hot !
Summertime is very hot! There's lots of walking! The guide was very experienced and knowledgeable about all areas on the tour.
Great guide! Amazing driving skills and very knowledgeable. The only problem was the crowding at all our destinations. Summer is probably not the best time to go.
Was a nice tour with ample time to do things. I do wish the tour guide communicated better throughout the tour and there was more planned throughout.
We had a great day, all thanks to Lucie! She was a friendly guide with lots of energy, showing us points of interest all along the drive. It was worth the extra 10 euros to walk through the gardens to get to the ruins in Eze. You don’t NEED your passport for the day, but bring it if you want to get it stamped in Monaco and/or want to go into the Monte Carlo casino. If you’re an F1 fan, it’s a cool experience driving on the same roads that the race cars compete on.
superb weather gave a superb day of sight seeing photos good company and an air of festive seasoning
Mac was an amazing tour guide…informative, engaging and very responsive to our needs Rhe tour was one of the highlights of our trip to France.
The excursion was well organized with the right amount of time devoted to each stop. My daughter and I really enjoyed this day!
Definitely worth to try. We loved it a lot. You cover 3 spots and get enough time to see everything without getting rushed.
This tour included a visit to a perfume factory and shop. Way too much time was spent on this part of the tour making the rest of the day seem rushed. The locations visited also lack the French charm that we experienced in places such as Antibes and St. Paul. Our tour guide was very good.
Mac was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. There is some walking in Eze that requires many stairs so wear comfortable shoes.
Alex made the trip an amazing experience. A well balanced tour perfectly orchestrated by Alex. He was able to give us insights that enhanced the visual beauty of the trip.
Our driver, and I apologize that I can’t recall her name at the moment, was fantastic. First- a great driver navigating outrageous traffic on the day after the Formula 1 race. She was extremely kind and accommodating, helpful and absolutely committed to providing an outstanding experience. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and sites. She gave excellent instructions and recommendations. She was one of the best tour providers ever. I am hearing impaired and consequently had a bit of a struggle understanding what she was saying as she drove but when we were standing and I could see her face, I had little trouble. I’m sure if I had asked to sit up front she would have been agreeable. (I didn’t ask because sonrine dkse was sitting there). My husband and grandson went into the casino at Monte Carlo and even came out winners - first time! I highly recommend this particular guide and tour.
The driver was great. He was very kind and helpful. The perfume sales pitch was completely unnecessary. It wasn’t mentioned in the brochure. Waste of time. We enjoyed Monaco. We wished we had more time there.
I have just one word to describe my Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice. PHENOMENAL!! Our guide was very knowledge and attentive. Thank you for making my vacation so great. 😊😊
Our driver, Aaron, kept us well-informed and engaged throughout the entire tour, from our meeting point to detailed explanations of each stop and what to expect. We explored the charming village of Eze, visited glamorous Monaco, marveled at the F1 racetrack, and admired the stunning views of the Monte Carlo Casino. Aaron also offered great recommendations for lunch, leading us to Tony’s Pizza. The food was outstanding, felt like a cozy meal prepared by a grandmother in the kitchen.
We loved this tour and our driver Jaoued definitely made it more special. He was very informative and friendly. Eze was a beautiful town full of scenic moments and shopping. Monocco and Monto Carlo were breathtaking. We went a few days before the formula one race so it was really neat to see them setting up for the race. This was a must see tour!
Jaoued started our tour on time and picked us up with a smile and warm welcome. He then guided us through a lot of traffic getting us from place to place as quickly as possible with stops for photos and commentary along the way. He attempted to get us to the changing of the guard at the palace in Monaco but unfortunately a few of the group decided to be late to return at a meeting place at a previous stop which caused a delay. Our only observation was rather than picking up individuals at different locations that are somewhat close in the morning, having us meet in a centralized place to allow time to leave Nice earlier to leave a buffer for the inevitable late returners. The stops taken are nice and interesting but be prepared to navigate a ton of people.
The driver was adept at traversing the difficulties caused by F1. He was friendly and knowledgeable and made the day wonderful.
We traveled as a group of 8, and Rena (not sure of spelling), was high energy and shared her knowledge of the area non stop. Our first stop was Eze, very historic and the walk included a large incline to reach the top. Then we went to Monaco and Monte Carlo, where they were preparing for the formula 1 race the following weekend. It was an all day jam packed event.
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