Highlights of Monaco
Joined 2021
Fantastic Views over the Med sea, amazing sceneries.
This tour is a bland of the most beautiful breathtaking views over the Riviera and very interesting historical sites from the Romans to the Middle Ages, prestigious Monaco/Monte Carlo.
You will be seduced by this charming trip along the sea, Nice old town flower market and the hilltop castle, red roof old and quaint villages, the magnificent bay of Villefranche, with the most stunning views too.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Nice area
- At your hotel or accommodation
Nice
Walking tour of the old town and street farmers market with all local products (fruits, veg, herbs, olive oil, soaps, lavender, flowers...)
Nice-Eze
We drive the coastal upper road to Eze and stop on the way to stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea. I take you to a place few tourists know. Walking tour of Eze medieval village.
Eze-La Turbie
La Turbie is a Roman and medieval village. Walking tour of the village, lunch and another hidden spot off the beaten path few tourists know. You won't believe your eyes !!
La Turbie-Monaco/Monte Carlo
You are now on the way to prestigious Monaco. Walking tour of the old town, the Cathedral where Princess Grace got married (I tell you about Grace Kelly's story), the Prince Palace, time for shopping. Driving in Monte Carlo (stop at the famous casino, photos, luxury hotels, the Grand Prix track).
Monaco-Villefranche sur Mer
We drive the seaside road to my favourite place: Villefranche sur Mer. Such a beautiful and quaint vlittle town by the sea. Walking tour of the old town, relaxing on the port, shopping, having drink all together.
Villefranche sur Mer-Nice
Back to Nice by the seaside road, stop at another great view over the city, drop off in Nice, end of the tour around 17.00.
Ending Point
At your hotel or accommodation
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide/driver service, hotel pick up and drop off, transportation (private mini van)
Lunch and drinks, museums entrance fee, tips
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
I work all year long 7 days a week
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Jean-françois S.
Bonjour,
My name is Jean-François (Jeff). I was born and grew up in Provence, I live in Vence (the city of Matisse) near Nice. I'm a real local native. After being a teacher for many years (French, English, History), I started doing sightseeing and package tours in 2005. I'm also a photographer, all the pictures on this site are mine.
I'd love to share with you my passion for this magical region, especially take you to secret places off the beaten path away from the tourist crowd and visit hidden gems. And I've got a very comfortable a/c 9 seater van.
I want to meet your needs and expectations at every step in a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere.
I'm also an EVENT PLANNER (birthday, anniversary, wedding, honey moon, bachelor party, corporate events...).
I offer tours ALL YEAR LONG :
- French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Eze, St Paul de Vence, Grasse, Antibes...)
- Provence (Aix en Provence, Arles, Saint Rémy, Roussillon, Lavender fields, Gordes...)
- Wine tasting tours in Provence
- Day tours for cruise passengers from the ports of Monaco, Villefranche sur Mer, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St Tropez, Toulon.
- Package holiday tours 2-7 days
If you're looking for a different way to explore the South France, off the beaten track, more typical and traditional spots, places you can't find by yourself... then you'll find it with me.
Reviews
Kevin S.
“Excellent tour with Jean Fran?ois ”
He organised a tour purely in easy French for our English pupils visiting nice. We all had a great time, learned a lot and discovered Nice's little gems. We highly recommend Jean-François for your tours.
Jean-françois S.
I really enjoyed spending time with a group of well behaved students. Thank you Kevin for organizing this tour.
$900/ per group
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