Cannes Itinerary - Tours and Activities
Updated: Mar 16
Located in the French Rivera, Cannes is a resort city known internationally as the host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival and several more. The city is glamorous, exudes luxury, and lined with beautiful beaches.
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Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Natural discovery of Cannes
This guided walking tour will show you Cannes in another way. The first part will be a visit of the historical quarter in order to understand how it was founded and how it became famous all over the world. Then you'll take the ferry to go hike on Sainte-Marguerite island, discover its history and the beautiful coves.
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Thursday at 9:30am
Price
$58 per person
Alternative
Cannes by a Screenwriter: History, Glamour & Cinema - $58 per person
Cannes E-Bike Guided Tour - $69 per person
Private Cannes Ferrari Tour - $105 per person
Italian Market Shopping - $126 per person
French Riviera Cruise
Take in views of the fabulous French Riviera from the water on a luxury catamaran cruise. Sail along the Bay of Cannes while relaxing on deck, and splash into the sea for a swim and snorkel if you like. Choose from a half- or full-day cruise and upgrade to include an optional buffet lunch on board. Alternatively, embark on a sunset cruise and enjoy a glass of French Champagne as you watch the rosy glow of twilight wash over the gorgeous landscape.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Sunday at 10am or 2pm
Price
$87 per person for the Half-Day Tour
$119 per person for the Half-Day Tour with Lunch
$158 per person for the Full-Day Tour with Lunch
Alternative
Discover the Calanques of the Esterel - $68 per person
Fireworks over the Bay of Cannes - $82 per person
Sunset Boat Excursion - $45 per person
Snorkeling in the Bay of Cannes or Estérel
Spend an afternoon at sea to discover the fauna and flora, richness of the Mediterranean. You will admire the city of Cannes from the sea, the red rocks of the Esterel, the charm of the Lerins Islands. You will relax in the heart of the marine protected area of Estérel-Théoule.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 1:30pm
Price
$41 per person
Alternative
Electric Foil initiation in Cannes - $175 per person
Saint Tropez and Port Grimaud
Head to Saint Tropez; once a sleepy fisherman's village, it's now the summer playground for Europe's glitziest stars. See the mega yachts of the elite and stroll the cobbled streets of Saint Tropez while learning about the history and culture of the town. On this full-day small-group tour, you'll also get to visit Port Grimaud just a few kilometers down the coast. A Mediterranean yachting and fishing village on the North shore of St Tropez's bay, it's easy to see why Port Grimaud is famous for its tiny bridges, squares, and canals. Its charming villas the color of a Riviera sunset aren't too bad either!
Duration
7 - 8 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8:30am
Price
$143 per person
Alternative
Ferry to St Tropez - $77 per person
Ferry to the island Ste Marguerite - $19 per person
French Riviera Full-Day Tour
Experience the splendor of the French Riviera on a full-day small group tour. You’ll enjoy the views from Eze, the charm of centuries-old Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and the glamour of Monte Carlo and Cannes.
Duration
8 - 9 hours
Availability
Friday - Monday at 12pm
Price
$128 per person
Alternative
Full-Day Tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, la Turbie - $122 per person
Half-Day Tour of Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze - $80 per person
Half-Day Tour of Monaco, Eze, and La Turbie - $68 per person
Half-Day of Antibes and St-Paul-de-Vence - $70 per person
Lights of Monaco and Monte Carlo: Evening Tour - $68 per person
Half-Day Tour of Nice City Tour - $80 per person
Full-Day Tour of Provence Countryside - $132 per person
The Estérel, from the Sea to Volcanoes - $23 per person
Provence Wine Tour
Escape the city, and enjoy an indulgent introduction to the wines of Provence. This full-day, private tour makes exploring and tasting simple. With your expert wine guide, you’ll enjoy tours and tutored tastings at three different wineries, including an historic, Cru Classé Château and a boundary-pushing, organic wine producer. Sip delicious Reds, Whites, and of course Provence’s famous Rosé wines, and pause for lunch in one of the vineyards or in a local provençal village.
Duration
8 - 9 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 9:30am
Price
$320 per person
Alternative
Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting - $148 per person
Private Bespoke Perfume Creation Workshop
Embark on a journey of the senses and into the hidden world of a Maître-Parfumeur. Compose your own unique scent limited only by your imagination; a perfume that embodies ‘you’ in this creative and sometimes emotional sensory voyage.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9am and 2pm
Price
$443 per person
