Cannes Itinerary - Tours and Activities

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