Villefranche Cruise Excursion to Eze village & Monaco

4 hours

Max 8 people

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

About this activity

From Villefranche Sur Mer Cruise Port Visit the Medieval village of Eze and take some time in Monaco & Monte Carlo. Visit a perfume factory in Eze, Visit Monte Carlo including F1 Grand Prix lap and change of the guards in the morning.

Highlights

Visit the stunning village of Eze
Discover the Old Casino in Monte Carlo
Drive along Formula One Racing Track in Monaco

Full description

Meet your English speaking local tour guide :

Today, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Villefranche sur Mer port of call. Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day on this private tour in the French Riviera.

Enjoy a half day Tour of the medieval village of Eze where you will have some free time to explore a unique location praised by painters and actors alike and that offers stunning panoramic views over the French Riviera.Then visit Monaco and Monte Carlo.

Program & Itinerary :

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Drive to the medieval village of Eze

Visit of Eze including a Perfume Factory

Drive to Monaco & Monte Carlo

Visit Monaco & Monte-Carlo

Return to Ship in Villefranche sur Mer

Visit the Village of Eze

Hanging over the Sea, the Medieval village of Eze has retained all its charms throughout the centuries. From the ruins of its medieval fortress to its charming, narrow streets, the small village now attracts a multitude of artisans and artists. Established in what used to be barns or sheepfolds, they definitely contribute to the local ambiance of this peaceful area.

Celebrated for the calm that can be found here, numerous writers have also decided to settle down here, one of the most famous being Nietzsche who it is said to have written Thus Spoke Zarathustra in Eze. Enjoy a private guided visit of the village and then discover the Fragonard perfume factory.

Visit a local Perfume Factory

The famous perfume company Fragonard was established in 1926 by Eugène Fuchs who named his company after the 18th c. French Painter and to pay homage to the town of Grass (the French capital of perfumes) for having greeted the famed painter and his family.

During the visit, discover the manufacturing secrets of the products: perfumes, soaps and cosmetics developed from the best raw materials using an expertise which combines traditional methods and modern techniques.

Then head towards Monaco & Monte Carlo

After the visit, your Villefranche Shore Excursion private trip continues towards Monaco. Walk in the small streets of the old town. Your tour will include the changing of the Guards that takes place just before midday. You will also have the possibility of visiting the Neo Romanesque Cathedral as well as the Memorial dedicated to Princess Grace & Rainier of Monaco.

Finally, end the tour in Monte-Carlo. Here you will discover the famous Old Casino located on Casino Square, the Hotel de Paris and Café de Paris, the beautiful Gardens not forgetting the Deluxe Boutiques. Upon arrival or departure, you will also have the opportunity to drive along the Formula 1 world famous race track. The drive back to Nice port will also include the famous low coastal road known as the Corniche road.

After the visit of Monaco & Monte Carlo, your half day trip will head back towards Villefranche sur Mer and we will drop you off at your Cruise Ship Terminal.

Included / Excluded

Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice)
Visit Eze village
Visit Perfume Factory, entrance fees included
English speaking driver or driver/guide
Transport in Premium A/C vehicle

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

Meeting point

Start Location

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Important information

Know before you book

Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us
This product is on request.
This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
Tour can be fully customized to suit your interests
Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Know before you go

Pick up at Cruise Ship
Private tour, personalized experiences
Currency is in Euros

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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