Monte-Carlo Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Monte-Carlo tours and things to do in the glamorous heart of Monaco: gaze at the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo and its square of supercars, wander the old town around the Prince’s Palace, stroll the superyacht-lined harbour, trace the Grand Prix circuit and day-trip to the clifftop village of Èze and the French Riviera. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Monte-Carlo by interest
Whatever brings you to Monte-Carlo — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
The Casino
Belle Époque glamour.
ExploreOld town & palace
Princely heritage.
ExploreFrench Riviera
Coastal glamour.
ExploreÈze village
Clifftop gem.
ExploreHarbour & yachts
Superyachts.
ExploreGrand Prix circuit
Racing legend.
ExploreNice day trip
Riviera capital.
ExploreMonte-Carlo highlights
Glamour & sea.
ExploreTop attractions in Monte-Carlo
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
The Casino
Belle Époque icon.
Prince’s Palace
Old town.
French Riviera
Coastal glamour.
Èze Village
Clifftop gem.
Port Hercule
Superyachts.
GP Circuit
Racing legend.
Monte-Carlo
Glamour city.
Nice
Riviera capital.
City awayThe Casino
Belle Époque icon.
City awayOld Town
Palace & cathedral.
Coast awayFrench Riviera
Corniche coast.
Nearby awayÈze Village
Clifftop gem.
City awayPort Hercule
Superyachts.
City awayGP Circuit
Racing legend.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Monte-Carlo visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and glamorous — peak Riviera season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Mild and pleasant, and the Grand Prix in May.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and thinner crowds.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet on the coast.
For the Grand Prix
Late May for the Formula 1 race.
Best overall
Late spring to early autumn for the coast.
One day
The casino, old town and harbour.
Two days
Add Èze and a Riviera drive.
Three days
Add a Nice day trip and the GP circuit.
For culture
The old town and Prince’s Palace.
For the coast
The Riviera and Èze village.
For glamour
The casino and the harbour.
On foot
Monaco is small; most sights are walkable.
Public lifts
Free public lifts link the different levels.
By bus
Buses and tours reach the coast and Èze.
By train
Trains link Monaco with Nice in 20 minutes.
Where to stay
Stay in Monte-Carlo or nearby on the coast.
Euro
Monaco uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
The Casino
Mind the dress code and bring ID to enter.
Old town
See the changing of the guard at the palace.
The harbour
A boat tour gives the best coastal views.
Èze
Wear comfy shoes for the steep cobbled lanes.
GP circuit
Trace the track on foot around the city.
Combos
Some tours pair Monaco with Èze and Nice.
City tours
Walking tours fill up — book ahead.
Riviera trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Èze trips
Village tours fill up — book ahead.
Harbour tours
Boat trips fill up — reserve early.
Nice trips
Day trips fill up — book ahead.
Grand Prix week
Race week sells out — book far ahead.
Casino & city
Around €45–80 for a casino and city tour.
Walking tour
About €45–70 for an old-town walking tour.
Riviera trip
Roughly €92–130 for a Riviera day trip.
Èze trip
Around €65–100 for an Èze village tour.
Harbour tour
About €96–140 for a harbour boat tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Monte-Carlo through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & GP.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Riviera buzz.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Quieter.
- Best for
- Mild & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Low.