Guides & Tours in Cannes — 18 of Our Favourites

Follow the red rocks of the Massif de l'Esterel to beautiful Saint-Tropez. Well known to celebrities and billionaires, over the years this small fishing village has become a veritable playground of the rich and famous.

Saint-Tropez has had a turbulent history: from a 15th century military stronghold, to a quiet fishing village in the early twentieth century, Saint-Tropez was also the first city on the coast to be liberated during World War II as part of Operation Dragoon.

After the war, it became a resort of international renown. Saint-Tropez was first a holiday destination for artists of French cinema, but soon became a favourite of the world's elite and 'jet set' of the 1950's.

Arrive in Cannes and walk the famous Croisette Boulevard, see the Palais des Festivals, designer shops, and sandy beaches. Drive through the charming countryside of Provence to Grasse, world capital of the perfume industry, for a guided tour of a perfumery.

View the Alps, valleys, and spectacular Mediterranean coastline from the amazing medieval village of Gourdon. After lunch, wind down the charming Gorges du Loup and taste the Riviera's speciality flower sweets at the traditional Florian Confectionary.

Photo stop by a Provencal jewel: the medieval and Romanesque village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup. End the tour in the second most visited village in France: St Paul de Vence, with its ancient cobblestone lanes, fortified walls, and art galleries. Home of the impressionist painters.

Riding a Vespa is a unique way to explore Cannes. You'll pass all the main sights including:

• the old port
• the Suquet neighbourhood
• the famous La Croisette boulevard, embellished by palm trees
• La Californie or Palm Beach area.

You'll see the iconic five-star hotels and the luxurious shops and the Palace Festival, with its red carpets where you can pretend to be a movie star for few moments.

As you ride along the sea and the beaches you'll make several stops to take pictures, to shop or to have a drink.

Enjoy this tour alone, or with a passenger on the back.

Heading towards the countryside, you will start your tour with a visit to the medieval village of Grasse. Discover how the city once known for its production of leather, became the world capital of perfume.

Explore the old town and discover the famous perfume factory of Fragonnard during a guided tour.

Stroll around in the cobbled streets of Valbonne, built in the sixteenth century under the direction of the monks of the Lérins Islands.

Follow the Loup Gorge to Gourdon ('The Eagle's Nest') overlooking the valley atop a dizzying peak of 760m, where you will be captivated by the views of the Cote d'Azur.

Browse the village streets between old restored houses and craft shops, and admire the castle built during the thirteenth century and restored in the seventeenth.

On the way back, stop at a winery located in the heart of the vineyard of Chateau de Bellet above Nice. The location offers amazing views of the sea and vine covered hills.

A tasting of local wines will be offered, making for and unforgettable day in the French Riviera.

A real taste of Italy and its wonderful open air markets, famous for leather goods, fashion accessories, and clothes, followed by a drive along the charming Italian Riviera.

Lunch by the beach of Vintimiglia, where you can sample the best fresh pasta the region has to offer, with some of the freshest seafood too.

Return via the coast road, driving through charming Menton, the "Pearl of France". Walk through the flowery old town before driving along the spectacular Corniche road. Stop for a panoramic view over Monaco from La Turbie.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Italian Riviera. Your driver guide will take you around the wonders of the Italian coast in a comfortable eight person vehicle. Relax with this door-to-door service. The best way to experience Italy.

Discover the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, perched on the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat overlooking the bay of Villefranche for more than 100 years.

Between sky and sea, stroll through beautifully colourful gardens and discover nine different themes, from classic French gardens, to the beautiful and exotic Japanese gardens.

The many lounges and private apartments of the villa have works of art of the highest quality, which the Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild gathered throughout her lifetime.

Then visit the Matisse Museum (Villa des Arenes) located on the hill of Cimiez in Nice. This 17th century building has been a museum to the artistic development Henri Matisse since 1963.

Then on to the Marc Chagall National Museum, with it's religious inspired paintings. Inaugurated in 1973 during the lifetime of painter Marc Chagall to preserve and display his work.

Enjoy a panoramic view over Nice from Mt. Boron. Take the "Middle Corniche" road to Eze, a traditional Provencal medieval village with its craft shops and breathtaking views. Take a guided tour of a traditional perfumery, the true essence of Provence. Visit Monte Carlo old town and see the Prince's Palace, Saint Nicholas' Cathedral, and Cousteau's Oceanographic Museum.

Enjoy a full or half day sightseeing tour of the French Riviera. Your driver guide will take you around the wonders of the French Mediterranean coast in a comfortable eight-person vehicle.

You can relax with this door-to-door service and enjoy the best way to experience the French Riviera.

Explore Cannes and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard. Take the opportunity to walk on the red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals.

Follow the coast toward Antibes and discover the old town surrounded by ramparts. Antibes has become a major focal point for contemporary art, thanks to the famous Pablo Picasso, who spent a part of his life here.

Enjoy one of the most visited places in France, Saint Paul-de-Vence. Stroll along the ramparts and cobbled streets inside the walls and discover the shops and art galleries punctuating the village.

En route to Monaco, make a stop at the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites on the French Riviera.

Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" due to its panoramic views of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (50 meters high), the 'Trophy of the Alps', dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, built 7BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice).

Spend the afternoon in the old town of Monaco on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbour.

Discover the Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. In front of the Palais du Prince, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks. Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri are the personal guard of the Royal Family.

In Monte-Carlo, take the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit, before reaching the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Travel by the coast road and enjoy the sea views of the famous Corniche road leading to Monaco. Stop at Monaco for a visit of the old town, the Prince's Palace, and the Cathedral. Drive by the Formula One Grand Prix circuit to Monte-Carlo, world of elegance and luxury.

Then visit the unforgettable medieval village of Eze with its boutiques carved into the rock. In Cannes, stroll along the famous Promenade de la Croisette with its luxury boutiques. Place your hands on the stars hand-prints at the Palais des Festivals.

Lay back and enjoy a panoramic drive with breathtaking views of the different bays of Juan-Les-Pins and Antibes. Pass by exclusive Cap d'Antibes, home of the famous billionaires. Arrive in Antibes, a traditional Provencal walled city, for a walk in the busy old town and see the "Billionaire's Quay", home to some of the world's most expensive super yachts.

In Cannes, take the opportunity to walk the red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals.

Follow the coast toward Antibes, and discover the old town surrounded by ramparts built in the medieval period to protect the city from the barbarian invasions of the Goths and Visigoths.

Then explore one of the most visited villages in France: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a magnificent fortified village dating from the 11th century.

Stroll along the ramparts and cobbled streets inside its walls, and discover the shops and art galleries punctuating the village.

Drive along the coast road with its medieval villages, marinas, and panoramic views. Included is a drive through the medieval town of Monaco.

Drop-off at the Prince's Palace for a night time wander of the streets, followed by a tour of the famous Grand Prix circuit. Stop in Monte-Carlo for dinner and enjoy the chic atmosphere of Casino Square, and perhaps try your luck at the tables or slot machines. Then enjoy a three-course dinner overlooking the Grand Prix circuit and Casino Square.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the French Riviera. Your driver guide will take you around the wonders of the French Mediterranean coast in a comfortable eight person vehicle. Relax with this door-to-door service. The best way to experience the French Riviera.

The tours are a fantastic way to discover the region and all the hidden secrets of the Cote d'Azur. They have a wide selection of tours that can be privatised and adapted to suit your individual needs. Alternatively you can discuss a tailor-made tour, visiting only the sites on your bucket list. 

You will have the benefit of an experienced guide carefully selected for their knowledge and their personal touch; and with their specially equipped and carefully maintained high-end vehicles, you can explore the region in luxury.

With multilingual guides you can chose a tour in English, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Bulgarian, Dutch and of course French. 

They work with a number of prestigious partners giving them preferential access to the Fragonard Parfumerie in Eze village and Grasse, Château Crémat, St Benoit Restaurant, Moulin d’Opio, "Chez Pipo" Restaurant and the French Riviera Cruise Club. 

Drive along the coast road with its medieval villages, marinas, and panoramic views. Included is a drive through the medieval town of Monaco.

Drop-off at the Prince's Palace for a night time wander of the streets, followed by a tour of the famous Grand Prix circuit. Stop in Monte-Carlo for dinner and enjoy the chic atmosphere of Casino Square, and perhaps try your luck at the tables or slot machines.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the French Riviera. Your driver guide will take you around the wonders of the French Mediterranean coast in a comfortable eight person vehicle. Relax with this door-to-door service. The best way to experience the French Riviera.

Start with a beautiful panorama of Nice after driving up the Corniche Road, passing above the beautiful village of Eze, and admire the view from the Vista Palace overlooking the lights of Monaco.

Explore the old town of Monaco ('Le Rocher') overlooking the sea and harbour.

Discover the Prince's Palace, the Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the Palais de Justice, and more.

In Monte Carlo, take the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit, before reaching The Casino de Monte Carlo.

En route to Monaco, make your first stop at the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites on the French Riviera. Dating from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for defensive purposes. The twelfth century walls would later be dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV.

Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" due to its panoramic views of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (50 meters high), the 'Trophy of the Alps', dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, built 7BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice).

Spend the afternoon in the old town of Monaco on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbour.

Discover the Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. In front of the Palais du Prince, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks. Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri are the personal guard of the Royal Family.

In Monte-Carlo, take the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit, before reaching The Casino de Monte-Carlo.

You can choose between two different tours, a history tour or the Croisette tour. Each tour is available in a selection of languages, including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.

The trains run every hour from 9am until 11pm throughout the summer months and departs from the Palais des Festivals.

The perfect choice for wine lovers, this company will take you on a day tour of the very best vineyards of the Riviera with a Provencal style gastronomic lunch included.

They can collect you from your accommodation, hotel or cruise ship and take you along the Cote d'Azur for a day to remember. Tours of the cellars and vineyards, tastings and top tips, plus the chance to visit the vineyards on the Island of Saint Honorat off the coast of Cannes.

Transport is offered from Nice, Cannes and Saint Tropez.

Runs between the hours of 11:00 and 17:00 daily from April to October and during Carnival periods. There is also the opportunity for private hire all year round.

The tour lasts around 40 minutes and passes the Old Town, Place aux Aires, Place de l’Evêché square and Bishop’s Palace (Palais de l’Evêque) and the Cathedral. It is narrated in French, English, German and Italian.