Guided Tour in Cannes by a Screenwriter: History, Glamour & Cinema
Description
A guided tour by a screenwriter, novelist, a historical researcher and an emerging filmmaker who participates every year in the Cannes Film Festival. I have great knowledge of the film and TV industry which is rapidly changing. Cannes is a feast for the senses. From a sleepy fishing village to a world-renowned vacation spot full of stars and wannabees. How did this happen? Come listen to all the juicy gossip from the film festival, who did what and who missed out. What did the man in the iron mask and Napoleon end up doing in Cannes? Where are the best restaurants? What are these tasty delights in the markets? Cannes, beautiful and timeless as ever with long beaches as far as the eye can see. Cruise ship passenger? My pleasure to meet you at the cruise ship terminal as you get off your tender boat. Intimate small groups. Several starting times available to fit your cruise ship schedule. Note: in the old medieval city there stairs as we climb to the viewpoint.
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Itinerary
Walking through the old port we will admire luxury yachts and the history of the port until we arrive at City Hall where we will discuss the history of Cannes and how it became so famous.
Visit the old city of Cannes.
Arriving at the highest point we have an incredible view over the city. There we will continue to tell the story of Cannes and visit the cathedral.
Investigate who was the man in the iron mask?
Visit the colorful food market.
Stroll through the lovely street full of shops
Arriving at the famous site of the Cannes Film Festival we will discuss the history and take photos on the red carpet.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(67)
If you’re visiting Cannes, don’t miss this walking tour! Our guide Sarit, a talented screenwriter, brought the city to life with fascinating stories, cinematic insights, and local history that you simply won’t find in a guidebook. She was the perfect combination of professional, creative, and genuinely passionate about Cannes and the film industry. The storytelling kept everyone engaged from start to finish, and she happily answered questions while tailoring the tour to our group’s interests. Despite the scorching July heat, she remained upbeat, flexible, and accommodating, making adjustments to keep everyone as comfortable as possible. Her enthusiasm never faded, and it was clear he truly loves what she does. This was one of the highlights of our visit to the French Riviera. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an entertaining, informative, and memorable experience in Cannes. Five stars!
If you’re visiting Cannes, don’t miss this walking tour! Our guide Sarit, a talented screenwriter, brought the city to life with fascinating stories, cinematic insights, and local history that you simply won’t find in a guidebook. She was the perfect combination of professional, creative, and genuinely passionate about Cannes and the film industry. The storytelling kept everyone engaged from start to finish, and she happily answered questions while tailoring the tour to our group’s interests. Despite the scorching July heat, she remained upbeat, flexible, and accommodating, making adjustments to keep everyone as comfortable as possible. Her enthusiasm never faded, and it was clear he truly loves what she does. This was one of the highlights of our visit to the French Riviera. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an entertaining, informative, and memorable experience in Cannes. Five stars!
Our tour guide was very insightful. A beautiful city. Loved the history of the film festival and the city itself.
Sarit provided a delightful and insightful walking tour of Cannes. It was fun hearing about her writing and tourism careers and how they are intersecting to make her a viable commodity at the Cannes Film Festival. It was also interesting hearing her insider perspective on the inner workings of the industry and how work gets done during the Festival. In addition to showing us the glamorous side of Cannes, Sarit also showed us and gave us a great history lesson about Old Cannes and then took us to some of her favorite shops. A note of caution, this tour requires extensive walking, sometimes uphill. So, you should plan accordingly. I definitely recommend Sarit and this tour if you want a solid orientation to Cannes.
It was a waste of time and money. A lot of walking without sharing information, and the tour guide more than once left part of the group behind, including me , as i just happened to see the group turning corner after we’d made a stop. Very poor.
Hi David, it was really nice meeting you and thank you for coming on my tour. I am really surprised by your review as you seemed to enjoy it, and everybody in the group enjoyed it and gave positive reviews. But of course, you are free to leave your opinion. I do remember you straggling behind taking photos etc. And then you missed the commentary and asked me to repeat it for you especially.... Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed the grand prix in Monaco :-)
This was a very enjoyable and thoughtful tour of Cannes. Our guide’s background as a screenwriter made the experience especially interesting for me, as I’m also a screenwriter, so we connected over cinema, storytelling, and the city’s film history. She shared a great mix of glamour, local history, and small details that made Cannes feel more personal. She also tailored parts of the tour to the group, including mentioning a Greek historical connection when she learned I was Greek, which I appreciated. The tour never felt rushed, and she was very considerate of someone in our group who had difficulty with stairs, adjusting the route so everyone could enjoy the experience comfortably. Helpful, engaging, and very warm.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about both the city of Cannes including Napolean landing and the Film Festival .
Sarit was so interesting and informative. A very enjoyable tour taking us to the old part of Cannes as well as the busy centre. Extremely well worth the time.
Great time with Sarit. You will learn about the history of Cannes, the film festival and know your way around the city when you are done. Sarit is knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed our tour.
We loved this tour! We were slightly worried about the length of the tour but we needn't have worried, it flew by as we enjoyed it so much! The mixture of film history and Cannes Film Festival and hidden markets, restaurants and beautiful spots was perfect. Would highly recommend! We even got to taste some local delicacies and ordered the rose with dinner that had been recommended!
