Cannes Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Cannes tours and things to do on the glamorous French Riviera: stroll the palm-lined Croisette and the old town of Le Suquet, sail to the peaceful Lérins Islands, wander the ramparts of Antibes, breathe in the perfume houses of Grasse, and day-trip to glittering Monaco, sun-soaked Saint-Tropez and elegant Nice. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Cannes by interest
Whatever brings you to Cannes — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Cannes
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
La Croisette
Seafront glamour.
Lérins Islands
Island escape.
Antibes
Ramparts & art.
Grasse
Perfume houses.
Monaco
Monte Carlo.
Saint-Tropez
Jet-set port.
Nice
Riviera capital.
Saint-Honorat
Monastery island.
1 hr awayMonaco
Monte Carlo.
30 min awayNice
Riviera capital.
15 min awayAntibes
Ramparts & art.
30 min awayGrasse
Perfume town.
Day awaySaint-Tropez
Jet-set port.
Boat awayLérins Islands
Island escape.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Cannes visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, blooming and pleasant, before the summer rush — lovely.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot, glamorous and busy, perfect for the beach.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and thinner crowds — ideal.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, good for the town and day trips.
For the festival
The Cannes Film Festival is in May — very busy.
Best overall
Late spring and early autumn are ideal.
One day
The old town and Lérins Islands.
Two days
Add a Monaco day trip.
Three days
Add Grasse and Antibes.
For glamour
Monaco and Saint-Tropez.
For culture
Grasse and Antibes.
With kids
The islands and beaches.
On foot
The old town, Croisette and port are walkable.
Train
The coastal train links Cannes with Antibes, Nice and Monaco.
By boat
Ferries reach the Lérins Islands and Saint-Tropez.
Tours & coaches
Tours reach Monaco, Grasse and the villages.
Where to stay
Stay near the Croisette or old town.
Euro
France uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Book day trips
Monaco and Grasse tours sell out in summer — reserve ahead.
Island ferries
Check ferry times for the Lérins Islands and Saint-Tropez.
Beach clubs
Many Croisette beaches are private clubs; reserve a lounger.
Use the train
The coastal train is the easiest way along the Riviera.
Festival timing
Expect crowds and high prices during the May film festival.
Shoulder season
Visit in spring or autumn for warm weather and fewer crowds.
Monaco trips
Monaco and Èze day trips sell out — book ahead.
Grasse tours
Perfume tours fill up — reserve early.
Island & Saint-Tropez
Boat trips book out in summer — reserve ahead.
Antibes tours
Guided Antibes trips have limited spots — book early.
Nice trips
Nice day trips fill up — reserve ahead.
Festival & summer
The festival and peak summer are busiest — book everything ahead.
Monaco day trip
Around €60–110 for a Monaco and Èze day trip.
Grasse tour
About €55–100 for a Grasse perfume tour.
Lérins Islands
Roughly €20–40 for a Lérins Islands boat trip.
Antibes
Around €45–80 for an Antibes day trip.
Saint-Tropez
About €70–120 for a Saint-Tropez day trip.
How to save
Use the train for day trips and join group tours.
Cannes through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Blooming coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Quiet town.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.