OVERVIEW: Discover the charming and modern city of Cannes on a guided walked tour.
HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy a guided walking tour through Festival Palace, La Croisette, Rue d'Antibes, and Le Suquet. You'll also enjoy approximately 45 minutes of free time to shop or explore downtown Cannes on your own and at your own pace.
NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles and this tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. This is strictly a walking tour and there is no bus transportation.
Overview:
Discover the charming and modern city of Cannes on a guided walked tour.
Highlights:
-Cannes: Enjoy a guided walking tour through Festival Palace, La Croisette, Rue d’Antibes, and Le Suquet.
-Free time: Enjoy approximately 45 minutes of free time to shop or explore downtown Cannes at your own pace.
Full Description:
You’ll meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the pier and begin your 3-hour guided walking tour of Cannes. You’ll start at the Festival Palace where the International Film Festival is celebrated every year. There, you can enjoy comparing the handprints of many film stars in the cement floor around the building. You will then take a nice stroll on the seaside palm-lined boulevard of La Croisette with sandy beaches on one side and chic boutiques and hotels on the other.
You’ll proceed to Rue d'Antibes, the main shopping street of Cannes and cross the Allées de la Liberté Square, a traditional place of "pétanque.” You’ll arrive at the charming old town of Le Suquet and its 17th century Provençal Gothic church. See the long tree-lined terrace offering a beautiful view of the whole town, the harbor, the ocean, and Ste-Marguerite Island. You will have approximately 45 minutes of free time to shop or explore downtown Cannes before returning to the port.
What to Bring:
-You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard the ship) and photo identification when in port
-Camera and cash for shopping
-Sun protection including a hat
What to Wear:
-Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Important Notes:
-Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over cobblestone surfaces with steep inclines and 15-20 steps.
-This is strictly a walking tour and there is no bus transportation.
-This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
-The order of the tour may be reversed or altered depending on traffic or local conditions.
-Most shops in Cannes close on Sundays (and on May 1st). Some shops close for lunch between noon and 2:00 pm.
-Please note you may be required to check large bags, backpacks, video cameras, and/or personal water bottles at designated check points.
