French Riviera Shore Excursions & Private Tours

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Full-Day tour from Villefranche : Nice, Eze Village, Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Formula 1 track

From Villefranche : Cruise terminal – Hotel – Airbnb

Full Day

8 hours

Starting at €890

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VLF03

private

Half-day tour from Villefranche : Eze Village, Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Formula 1 Track

From Villefranche : Cruise terminal – Hotel – Airbnb

Morning Tour

5 hours

Starting at €590

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VLF02

private

Full-Day tour from Nice : Nice, Eze Village, Monaco, Monte-Carlo & Formula-1 circuit

From Nice : Cruise terminal – Hotel – Airbnb

Full Day Tour

8 hours

Starting at €890

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NCE03

private

Full-Day Tour from Cannes : Antibes, Saint‑Paul‑de‑Vence, Grasse

From Cannes : Cruise terminal – Hotel – Airbnb

Full Day

8 hours

Starting at €890

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CEQ02

private

We’re a family-run business established in 1998, born from our love for the French Riviera and our passion for tourism.

Today, as a father-and-daughter team, we take pride in offering French Riviera Shore Excursions and Private Tours from Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco, Cannes, and Nice, sharing our local knowledge and the most beautiful places along the coast.

Whether you’re arriving by cruise ship or staying at a hotel, we create personalized experiences at your own pace.

For us, it’s more than a business. It’s about sharing the place we proudly call home and creating unforgettable memories!

Book now your French Riviera Shore Excursions with us!

Jade

Riviera Shore Excursions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about your private French Riviera shore excursion.

VIP Cruise Port Pickup

From every French Riviera cruise port

Hotel & Airbnb Pickup

Pickup available at hotels and Airbnb accommodations

100% Private Tours

Exclusively for you and your group

100% On-Time Return Guarantee

Cruise schedules monitored in real time

Riviera Shore Excursions — Your French Riviera experts since 1998.

Where will you pick us up at the cruise port?

We offer VIP pickup at all major French Riviera cruise ports: the tender pier in Villefranche-sur-Mer, the tender pier in Cannes, the cruise terminal or tender pier in Monaco (depending on your ship), and directly at the quay at Nice Port. Your driver will greet you with a sign displaying your name.

Do you offer private tours from every French Riviera cruise port?

Yes! Riviera Shore Excursions offers 100% private shore excursions from Villefranche-sur-Mer Cruise Port, Monaco Cruise Port, Cannes Cruise Port and Nice Port. Pickup from other French Riviera ports can also be arranged upon request. Discover Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Èze Village, Nice, Antibes, Cannes and more, at your own pace.

Do you also offer private tours from French Riviera hotels and Airbnb accommodations?

Yes! We offer private tours with pickup and drop-off at hotels and Airbnb accommodations throughout the French Riviera, including Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Menton, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Grasse and surrounding areas. If your city is not listed among our tour departure locations, simply email us at booking@riviera-shore-excursions.com for a personalized quote. We’ll be happy to arrange your private experience, subject to availability.

Will we be back at our cruise ship on time?

Absolutely! We offer a 100% on-time return-to-ship guarantee. We monitor cruise ship schedules in real time and carefully plan every excursion with a dedicated safety buffer before your ship’s all-aboard time. Getting you back to your ship on time is always our top priority.

Are your driver-guides fluent in English?

Yes! All our professional driver-guides are fluent in English and happy to share the history of the French Riviera, fascinating local stories, cultural insights and amusing anecdotes throughout your journey. Our driver-guides are friendly, knowledgeable and highly flexible, adapting their explanations and the itinerary to your interests.

Can we customize our private French Riviera tour?

Of course! Every tour is completely private and can be tailored to your wishes. Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon, planning a family-friendly day with children, visiting parks or interactive museums, enjoying a wine tasting, or discovering picturesque villages, we can create a personalized itinerary just for you.

How many people can join a private tour?

Our premium black, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vans accommodate up to 8 passengers per vehicle. For families or larger groups of more than 8 guests, we can arrange additional vehicles, subject to availability. For couples and smaller groups of up to 3 guests, we also offer a comfortable, premium, air-conditioned Audi.

What is your cancellation policy?

You can cancel your excursion free of charge up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour. To request a cancellation, simply send us an email at booking@riviera-shore-excursions.com at least 48 hours before your tour.

What is included in our private shore excursion?

Your private tour includes a modern, premium, fully air-conditioned vehicle, a professional English-speaking driver-guide, pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship, hotel or preferred location, as well as tolls, parking fees and taxes. Entrance tickets, meals, drinks and gratuities are not included.

Our A/C premium vehicles: black Mercedes-Benz V-Class van and Navarra Blue Audi Q3 SUV

Riviera Shore Excursions

They Trust Us

French Riviera experts since 1998.

Proudly recommended by trusted travel experts.

Recognitions & recommendations

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   Debbie J 
 20 days ago
 
 
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We had Jade as our driver and it was a wonderful experience.   She pointed out many great sights and facts about the areas we were touring.   She was friendly and courteous and a very knowledgeable driver.  You won't be disappointed!
  
 
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   Rohit R 
 25 days ago
 
 
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She is the best. Had a good experience thank you very much for ur help.
  
 
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   Raymond S 
 25 days ago
 
 
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Very accomodating
  
 
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   Kim H 
 31 days ago
 
 
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Absolutely awesome!  Jade was full of hospitality and was very accomodating to what we wanted to see.  She also was very timely in getting us around the crowds.  Such a great experience in a beautiful place!
  
 
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   Jordan J 
 55 days ago
 
 
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Booking with Riviera Shore Excursions was the best decision we made! Jade is an amazing guide and was professional from the initial booking to the tour itself.Highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed!
  
 
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   Sharon C 
 57 days ago
 
 
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My fat fingers typed Jane instead of Jade. Jade was wonderful and we had a fantastic time!!
  
 
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   Chris H 
 67 days ago
 
 
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Jade gave us the most amazing tour around Nice and Monaco!! She picked us up early at the port right after security and we had a nice air conditioned SUV to ourselves. We toured Monaco and then went to Éze where we climbed the steps to Chateau Eza at the top and enjoyed drinks and the spectacular views. Then we made our way back down to meet up with Jade again for the drive back to Nice.
We toured the city and then got out to have lunch at an amazing little family restaurant she found for us after several were sold out. We had an incredible lunch and then walked Nice with her as our guide. This could not have been a better day unless she could stop the rain!! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great tour of Nice. When we come back she is our first call!
  
 
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   Rachel P 
 70 days ago
 
 
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Highlight of our cruise. We have done many of the ports before so we only did an amalfi tour organised by the ship and our private tour with riviera. Hands down the best trip was with Guy, so knowledgeable on the area and the local villas. Timed our trip perfectly so my 8 year old could see the change of the guard at the palace. If you hate queues and hanging about like myself then this is the company for you.
  
 
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   Reginald A 
 80 days ago
 
 
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We booked a tour with Riviera Shore Excursions to take us through Nice and Monaco.  Guy was an amazing guide and was very funny, welcoming and knowledgeable.  Jade was also excellent in helping me set up our excursion before we left for the cruise back in Toronto.  Highly recommended, thanks again!
  
 
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   Kristi B 
 83 days ago
 
 
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This tour is an absolute must!!! Dad and daughter team, they were super friendly and they showed us  things that you don't get on a regular tour Don't hesitate book this tour.
  
 
 
  
 
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