Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze Day from Villefranche Small-Group and Shore Excursion

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Itinerary

1. Your full-day tour begins with pickup from your Monaco hotel in the morning by luxury 8-person minivan. Soak up views as you drive along the Mediterranean coast over Monaco, Nice and Villefranche on your way to Eze. Located on a hill approximately 1,400 feet (427 meters) high, Eze offers breathtaking views of the Côte d'Azur.

   40 min

2. The picturesque medieval village is known for its traditional perfumery, Fragonard. Take a guided tour of Fragonard to learn about the process of perfume-making, an exquisite French art, and enjoy browsing its charming artisan shops along the way.

   35 min

3. On your journey back to Monaco, drive through the village of La Turbie, known as the 'Terrace of Monaco.' See the Trophy of the Alps (Trophée des Alpes), an impressive Roman monument built by Emperor Augustus 2,000 years ago.

   Passes by

4. In front of the Palais du Prince, you will discover the Changing of the Guard at 11:55, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks . Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri have for main missions to ensure the safety of the Royal Family as well as maintain public order. If you like, you have visit the inside of the Prince's Palace (8€/adult, 4€/child)

   20 min

5. See the historic Monaco Cathedral (sometimes referred to as the Saint Nicholas Cathedral), the resting place of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace featuring fine Roman-Byzantine architecture.

   15 min

6. Next, cruise down the Circuit de Monaco, the street used as the racetrack in the world-famous Formula One Grand Prix race.

   Passes by

7. Arrive back in Monaco for a sightseeing tour. This glitzy principality – technically the second-smallest country in the world behind the Vatican – will enchant you with its beguiling ambiance, chic boutiques, yacht-filled harbor and typical Mediterranean landscape. Exploring Monaco, your guide will take you to the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Prince’s Palace (Palais Princier) and through the surrounding medieval village of Monaco-Ville, also known as ‘Le Rocher’ or ‘The Rock.’ Here, you’ll have some free time to have lunch on your own and enjoy sweeping views over the Monaco Port, Monte Carlo and the sparkling sea in the distance.

   1.5 h

8. You could visit the Oceanographic Museum (own expense)

   1.5 h

9. Take a stroll around Casino Square and make a photo stop outside of the Casino of Monte Carlo, facing the Hotel de Paris, Café de Paris and numerous deluxe boutiques.

   20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 81 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5We had an absolutely...

  We had an absolutely amazing experience! Even before the tour began, our guide was incredibly accommodating. Our ship arrived later than the time listed on Viator, but we were able to message her after booking, and she kindly confirmed a later start time for us. She arrived before our scheduled meeting time and patiently waited for us. Throughout the tour, she was kind, helpful, organized, and especially patient since we were traveling with elderly family members. We were able to visit every planned stop while still having plenty of time to explore, walk around, take pictures, and enjoy lunch without ever feeling rushed. Everything was so well planned, and we truly had the best time. We only wish we could take her with us for the rest of the cruise! We highly recommend this tour and would absolutely book with her again.

  Alice_RSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful experience!!

  What a wonderful experience. Our guide was so kind and informative. He picked up right at the tender drop off and was easy to find. I felt we had ample time at each spot although would have loved maybe an extra half hour at Monaco City center. I kept seeing these huge tour groups of 30-40 from the ship and was so grateful to be in our smaller group of 8. It was definitely the right choice and we hit all the highlights!

  Leslie_RSeptember 2026via Viator

• 42 out of 3 for Wheelchair accessibility.

  I booked this trip as it has the wheelchair accessible tag. Monaco, including Monte Carlo, are very accessible. Even Monaco old town is easy to get around. However Eze is not at all. The guide was great. Really helpful and knowledgeable.

  550leenagSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Highly Recommended.

  Highly recommended tour. Guide was very knowledgeble about the area and answered any and all questions.

  Dan_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Merci Beaucoup

  Audrey was our guide and she was Very Good. She covered everything thoroughly and provided a lot of information regarding Monaco & France, in general. She was kind and sensitive to our needs as far as sitting and climbing the hills of Eze. Our group had 6 visitors and was quite intimate. We ate with our new friends. Audrey is the best and should be commended for her work. She has been a tour guide for 8 years and is really good at her job. Merci beaucoup!

  Julia_LSeptember 2026via Viator

• 3Mid

  Felt a bit rushed. Honestly, the stop at Monaco was early morning before the shops opened. Not that we’d be doing much shopping at Rolex, Cartier, or Hermes. He briefly explained that we were on the race track, yet it didn’t compute until much later. I like tours with a bit more history and background of the area I’m visiting. Even the palace was curated as a brief highlight, not really worth it. They should give the option of a person led tour instead of audio tours. Brief walk around the perimeter and a couple of the rooms. I enjoyed Iolini palace tour in Hawaii. More culture, history, and rooms to view.

  Nyla_TAugust 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Villefranche-sur-Mer

• Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 58 experiences we list in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 58.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a small Riviera port on a deep natural harbour, with ochre houses above the quay, a citadel and a chapel painted by Cocteau.

Villefranche-sur-Mer climbs a steep hillside around a deep natural harbour just east of Nice, its ochre and pink houses stacked above the quay. The town was founded in 1295 by the Count of Provence, and the sixteenth-century Citadelle Saint-Elme still guards the water, with the town hall and small museums inside. The Rue Obscure, a vaulted medieval passage running under the houses, is one of the oldest streets in town.

Top-ranked sights in Villefranche-sur-Mer: Plage de la Mariniere.

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