Nice, Eze and Monaco shore excursion

A private French Riviera day trip for cruise passengers. Whether your ship docks in Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer or Monaco, you see the Riviera’s history, a hilltop village and the glamour of Monte-Carlo in one day.

Nice and its Old Town

We start in Vieux Nice, the old heart of the city. At the Cours Saleya market, the smell of fresh lavender mixes with lilies and local spices.

• Walk along the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais by the Baie des Anges, and stop to admire the Belle Époque Opéra de Nice.
• Try a slice of socca, the wood-fired chickpea pancake that is Nice’s favorite snack.

Eze, the eagle’s nest

This medieval village sits about 430 meters (1,400 feet) above the Mediterranean, a maze of stone lanes that has barely changed in centuries.

• Narrow cobbled passages behind old stone walls, with small art studios and local crafts.
• A guided tour of a famous perfume house such as Fragonard or Galimard, to learn how French perfumers work.
• Climb to the Jardin Exotique at the top of the village for a 360° view of the sea.

Monaco and Monte-Carlo

The world’s second-smallest country, and one of its most dazzling.

• Le Rocher (The Rock): the Prince’s Palace, colorful backstreets, Princess Grace’s tomb, and clifftop gardens looking out over the Mediterranean.
• Monte-Carlo: drive the curves of the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, then stop at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, all gold leaf and marble.

Why choose this shore excursion

Group tours run on a fixed plan. Ours is flexible and built to make the most of your time in port: you choose where the day starts and what matters most to you.

• Your interests: focus on Niçoise food, medieval architecture or Monaco’s luxury.
• Cruise-friendly timing: guaranteed return to your ship well before departure.
• Local guides who share history and culture you won’t find in guidebooks.

Docking on the Riviera soon? Contact us with your cruise date and port to book your private tour.

Guy Alfonsi. Born in Nice, 20+ years of guiding. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2014.