7-Hour Shared Day, Nice Start

Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

★ 4.7 1,030 reviews

7 hours, hotel pickup listed, free cancellation.

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Liven Up Nice

Overview

This seven-hour shared tour from Nice packs the hilltop village of Eze, the principality of Monaco with its palace, old town and cathedral, a pass through La Turbie, and free time at the Casino de Monte-Carlo into one long day. Liven Up Nice runs it in an air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The group is capped at eight people, and a minimum of two bookings is needed for the tour to run.

The shape of the day is fairly standard for Riviera excursions. You get roughly an hour and twenty minutes at Eze, including a guided perfumery tour, then the longest block in Monaco itself. Old Monaco and the cathedral are free to enter, while the Prince's Palace costs extra if you want to go inside. The Casino de Monte-Carlo stop is free to enter, and the listing states that a passport is required to get in.

Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides for flexibility and knowledge. One traveller noted the day involves a lot of walking, so come prepared for time on your feet.

What's Included

Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan
Guided perfumery tour in Eze

Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fee - Prince's Palace (€10.00 per person)

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in NicePickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, and reviewers describe drivers arriving on time.
Eze and La TurbieAn hour and 20 minutes at Vieux Eze, with a guided perfumery tour included. The village of La Turbie is passed by en route.
Prince's PalaceA 20-minute stop at the palace. Entry is not included and costs 10 euros per person if you want to go inside.
Old Monaco and cathedralAn hour and 30 minutes in Vieux Monaco, passing the Palais de justice, then 15 minutes at Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee, also free.
Monte-Carlo and casinoAn hour and 30 minutes at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, a stop with entry not included, then 30 minutes at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. A passport is required to enter the casino.
Return to NiceThe day runs about seven hours in total, ending with drop-off at your hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape this day more than the sights themselves, and reviewers mention them again and again.

Footwear and fitness. A third summed it up by saying they definitely got their steps in. Travellers with limited mobility should note the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed.
Bring your passport. One reviewer warns the casino will not admit you with just a photograph of your passport. The listing states a passport is required to enter the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Bring the document itself, not an image on your phone.
Water and sun. One reviewer advises bringing a bottle of water because drinks in Monaco are expensive. Another notes there is lots of walking on this tour. Packing water from Nice rather than buying it on the spot is a sensible move.
Time to explore. One reviewer notes you are largely on your own at each destination once you arrive.
Small group feel. The van carries a maximum of eight travellers, and one reviewer said a small group suits this kind of trip well. One review also mentions a driver who adjusted timing and stops to what the group wanted, though the specific guide you get may vary.
Cash for extras. Gratuities are expected but not included, and the Prince's Palace entry costs 10 euros per person. Food and drinks are also on you unless the listing specifies otherwise, so budget accordingly.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if the minimum is not met it can be cancelled, in which case you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a refund, and no changes are accepted inside that window. A few reviewers felt too much time was spent at the perfumery, leaving the rest of the day feeling compressed. One reviewer found the walking a real workout. Not wheelchair accessible.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, the tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned luxury minivan. The listing states pickup and drop-off at your hotel are part of the package. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Is The Group?

The tour lasts about seven hours and has a maximum of eight travellers. A minimum of two people per booking is required. The guide may be multilingual.

Are Entry Fees And Food Included?

No. Food and drinks are not included unless specified, gratuities are expected but excluded, and the Prince's Palace charges 10 euros per person. The cathedral is free to enter, the Casino de Monte-Carlo charges €20 admission, and the perfumery tour in Eze is included.

What Should I Bring?

Your actual passport, since one reviewer reports the casino refuses photos of it. A bottle of water, since one reviewer found drinks in Monaco expensive. Reviews also mention lots of walking, so dress with that in mind.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infant seats are available and pushchairs are accessible, and the listing says most travellers can participate. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer described the walking in Eze as strenuous, so anyone with mobility concerns should weigh that carefully.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that 24-hour window there is no refund and no changes are accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum traveller count is not met, you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.