Cannes, Antibes and St-Paul-de-Vence Full-Day from Villefranche Small group tour
Description
Discover the charming coastal towns of Cannes, Antibes, and St-Paul-de-Vence on this half-day shore excursion from Villefranche, just a short distance from Nice. Drive along the stunning French Riviera to Antibes and marvel at Billionaire’s Quay, home to some of the world's most luxurious yachts. In Cannes, take a stroll along the glamorous Croisette Boulevard and visit the iconic Festival Palace, famous for hosting the annual Cannes International Film Festival. On the way back, soak in the beautiful landscapes of Provence and stop at the medieval village of St-Paul-de-Vence. This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants, ensuring a more personalized experience with your guide. Throughout the tour, the guide will provide interesting facts in the minivan, allowing ample free time for you to explore each destination at your leisure. For cruisers, in the event of a last-minute port of call cancellation, a 50% refund will be granted upon request.
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Itinerary
After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes. Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.
Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities’ handprints before you go, too.
Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. You’ve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis as the Greeks had first named it. A town which played the role of sentinel for the country during many centuries, hence its ramparts circling the Old Town. There you might consider strolling along those XVth century walls and Grimaldi Castle - nowadays the Picasso museum. Then your guide will drive you out of the Old Town. Once past Antibes’ large marina and its ‘Billionaires’ Quay‘, you will proceed along the coastline until you reach the town of Villeneuve-Loubet with its extraordinary ‘Marina of the Bay of Angels’ from where you will go inland towards your last site visit.
Last but not least, Saint-Paul-de-Vence will enchant you. When walking through the mesmerizing maze of cobbled streets with their numerous listed monuments, it becomes clear how this medieval village appealed to a vast number of artists with the likes of Matisse, Modigliani, Chagall or Picasso instilling a definite artistic touch that one can now ascertain when gazing at the windows of the countless art galleries. Taking you back to another time - notably due to its aura of light at certain hours - it is no wonder why famous actors too have chosen the quaint village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence as their ideal retreat when coming to stay on the Riviera.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. We recommend you to be ready in advance. The guide will not be able to wait with other clients. Thank you very much and we wish you a pleasant tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchair accessible
- Gratuity is not included but is expected
Reviews(18)
What was nice is that we were picked up first and there was only three other people. I think we were seven total took a nice ride to Cannes stayed for a short time and then Antibes . Wished we could’ve stayed there longer visited quickly. The Picasso museum had a terrific lunch.. Saint-Paul de Vence what’s beautiful all in all a great journey
Dear Rachel, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the small group setting and the comfortable ride to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul de Vence. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the Picasso Museum lunch and the beauty of Saint-Paul de Vence. We appreciate your note about wanting a bit more time in Antibes—your feedback helps us improve future tours. We’re thrilled you had a great journey overall and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure! Warm regards,
It was a guide yourself tour. A day in which you were dropped off at the three locations. Very little to no interaction with the guide - transportation only. He was very nice, but only spoke to the couple in the front seat.
Bonjour Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you found your guide pleasant. Our guides provide commentary during the drive so that guests have free time to explore at each stop at their own pace. Sometimes, guests seated next to the guide may interact more, but the explanations are always intended for the whole group. We appreciate your feedback and will remind our team to ensure that all guests feel equally included. Best regards, The LIVEN UP Team
We had a great time. Our guide Jaouer was terrific.. very personal and knowledgeable…. he was very patient and wanted to make the best of the experience for us.
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had a great time and that Jaoued made your experience so enjoyable. His friendly approach, deep knowledge, and dedication to making the tour special truly reflect the service we strive to provide. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him — he’ll really appreciate it! We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable tour. Warm regards,
Lucie was Amazing! So was very knowledgeable, attentive and made sure we were taking care of the whole time. I would definitely tour with her again!
Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to to see you enjoyed your tour with your guide. We will forward your message on to Lucie, she'll love it. It would be a real pleasure to meet you again! Have a good day 😊
Little crowed with 8 people. Otherwise excellent tour and driver. Nice car and great service. Great weather.
Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour, the driver, and the service — and that the weather was on your side too! We understand that a group of 8 can feel a bit crowded for some, and we appreciate you pointing that out. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to welcome you again on another great adventure! Best Regards!
This is the way to tour, a small vehicle (VW van) and six other people. Our tour guide was excellent, punctual, knowledgeable, friendly and with a great sense of humor (as we did a tour of the Formula 1 race track he turned on a recording of a racing car which had us all in stitches). We did two different tours with Liven up during our cruise and enjoyed them both.
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time on both of your tours with Liven Up. It’s wonderful to know that the small vehicle setup with our VW van and small group made your experience even more enjoyable. We’re also delighted to hear that our tour guide made such a great impression — their passion for what they do and sense of humor truly make all the difference! We truly appreciate your kind words about our tours, and we’re happy you could enjoy some fun moments, like the racing car sound effect! We're grateful to have been part of your cruise adventure and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future. Kind Regards!
Friendly experience , Passionate guide , pleasure to have the one to learn and have a seaside pleasure nearby . really
Julien is the best, courteous and funny guide. If I could take home with me on every tour I would!!! Find a way to request him on every French Riviera tour.
Bonjour, Thanks so much for this lovely review ! The satisfaction of our guests is very important for us. Our commitment: Doing our best for everyone! Have a good day :)
Sébastien was amazing. The tour was small and we saw so much. I’d highly recommend this tour. Make sure you ask for Sébastien as your guide. He was charming. He knew the region well and was very knowledgeable. I hope to go back soon.
Bonjour, Thanks so much for this lovely review ! The satisfaction of our guests is very important for us. Our commitment: Doing our best for everyone! We will forward your message on to Sebastien, he'll love it. It would be a real pleasure to meet you again! Have a good day :)
Inspite of all the commotion caused due to the tour de France, roads blocked ,only 1 way streets etc, the trip was worthwhile. Thanks
