Cannes Cruise Excursion to Cannes & Grasse Village

4 hours

Max 8 people

Cannes, France

About this activity

A half day private shore excursion departing from Cannes that includes the visit of the city followed by a trip to the perfume capital of France, the village of Grasse. Visit Cannes, then follow a tour in a perfume factory in Grasse.

Highlights

Walk alongside the famous Croisette Boulevard in Cannes
Uncover all the secrets behind perfume making
Discover Grasse, the capital of Perfumes

Full description

Embark on a highly recommended Small Group Private Half Day Shore Excursion from Cannes Cruise Port to visit Cannes followed by the village of Grasse known to be the perfume capital of France

Meet your English speaking driver/guide

Today, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Cannes port of call. Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day on this private half day tour in the French Riviera. Then board your premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to Cannes.

Program & Itinerary :

Pick up at Cannes Por Cruise Port Terminal

- Walk on the famous Croisette in Cannes

- Discover Grasse Village, the perfume capital of France

Drop off at Cannes Cruise Port Terminal

Walk on the famous Croisette in Cannes

Arrive in Cannes and walk the famous Croisette Boulevard, by the Film Festival Palace, designer shops and smart sandy beaches. Embellished by Palm trees and fine sandy beaches, famous cafés, elegant shops and deluxe hotels have made Cannes one of the most famous cities of the French Riviera. Of course, the film festival is of world reputation so you will have the opportunity to see where it all takes place towards the Conference center. For the most, your time here will be spent discovering the town and enjoying great shopping possibilities.

Then, visit the perfume capital of France: Grasse.

Then, your small group half day trip will head to world famous town of Grasse, coined the capital of Perfumes. Situated on a slope in a natural amphitheater in the lower Alps, Grasse is a world leader in the production of natural fragrances for the perfume industry and of flavorings for food manufacturers. The perfume industry, although largely controlled by multinational groups, dominates the local economy.

Roses, jasmine, and other flowers, as well as bitter orange blossom, from which the perfumes are distilled, are cultivated in the close vicinity of the town. Here, participate in a guided visit of a perfume factory to discover all the secrets behind perfume making.

After the visit, it will be time to return to your Port of Call in Cannes.

Included / Excluded

Pick up and drop off at Cannes Cruise Ship
Guided visit of a perfume factory
English speaking driver or driver/guide
Premium A/C vehicle

Personal insurance and expenses
Meals and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments, museums
Gratuities for the guide

Meeting point

Start Location

Terminal de croisières, Cannes, France

Important information

Know before you book

Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us
Tour is not wheelchair accessible
English speaking driver/guide

Know before you go

Pick up at Cruise Ship at Cannes Cruise Terminal
Curency is in Euros
Good walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.8(3,342 reviews)

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉

Lindsay A

May 2026

5.0

Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!

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