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Monaco & Monte-Carlo: Classics & Hidden Gems - Walking & Boat

4.940 reviews

  • 3–8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 5 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

A unique & surprising itinerary to learn all about Monaco, not only the internationally renowned highlights places (Casino de Monte-Carlo, Grimaldi Palace), but also the unknown gems of the Principality. Richly documented, this guided tour will be an opportunity to understand the rapid evolution & major transformations of the 2nd smallest state in the world. Be witness of the current pharaonic projects. Surprise: embark aboard an innovative electric shuttle to cross the Port! This itinerary will reveal hidden gems that touristic tours cannot explore: monumental exotic trees, beautifully maintained parks, dozens of modern sculptures and artworks transforming the Principality into a real open-air museum, fantastic and diverse architectures (often very modern) and many more stories & secrets about this unique place in the world. Bonus: taste the real Monaco, local food & liquors. OPTION: With MENTON City & Old-Town (Train & Lunch)! ALL THE SECRETS OF MONACO & MONTE-CARLO REVEALED!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Cross the Port of Monaco by electric solar boat
  • Local and professional guide expert about Monaco
  • Train tickets and transportation with guide (MENTON OPTION ONLY)
  • Lunch at a restaurant (market) (MENTON OPTION ONLY)
  • Local & professional guide expert about Menton (MENTON OPTION ONLY)
  • Tasting of local food specialties (snacking)

What's not

  • Private transportation

Itinerary

  1. One of the nicest Casino in the world, hosting as well the Opera, masterpiece of Charles Garnier Belle Epoque architecture. The garden of the Casino is an unknown haven of peace

    1 h

  2. We will cross the Port of Monaco by boat, an innovative electric solar !

    20 minAdmission included

  3. Prince Palace, hidden corners in the old town, beautifull gardens and trees, panoramic views, sculptures and artworks

    45 min

  4. Panoramic breathtaking views overwhelming the sea and both sides of the principalty of Monaco and the amazing Oceanographic Institute. Exotic and luxurious gardens with nice sculptures and monuments. Houses of the princess

    20 min

  5. Surprising white Cathedral where are engraved most of the Princess and Princes of Monaco. A jewell of eclectic architecture (Neo-bizantine) and renaissance art

    20 min

  6. The beautiful Italian palace where the Princes and Princess leaved over 7 centuries. The biggest and most known square in Monaco. Beautiful panoramic points, sculptures, house of the guards (the changing of the guards procession is at 11.45am)

    15 min

  7. Discover the main market of Monaco with plenty of the best local products and the most delicious local specialties. You will get to know that Monaco is not only the luxurious billionaire atmosphere but also a popular little town where thousands of workers make it lively, popular, a place to leave like a local (local food tasting included)

    20 min

  8. MENTON OPTION ONLY Main Menton avenue with gardens where happen every year the famous Lemon Fest. Nice sculptures and Belle Epoque Residences, Casino & Congress Palace

    15 min

  9. MENTON OPTION ONLY: Great Artwork made by Jean Cocteau (famous and talented French writer, artist and movie-maker) inside the Wedding Room of the Town Hall

    20 minAdmission included

  10. MENTON OPTION ONLY: One of the most spectacular monument of Menton, its incredible baroque ramp (helixe) & special atmosphere with Seaview.

    20 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Ratings come from 40 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 1Hidden Gem tour

    The tour was cancelled because of lack of participation so, we were very disappointed.

    388francinedvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Fantastic walking tour with excellent guide Cyril

    We had an absolutely fantastic walking tour with Cyril. Cyril is highly professional, communicated clearly before the tour, made pick up extremely easy, and always thought of how he might make our experience better. He shared fascinating stories and facts about Monaco and knew the answers to every question we asked. We saw and learned so much and even our teens loved the experience. Most highly recommend!!!

    D1906XXsarahbvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Great overview o Monaco/Monte Carlo.

    Samuel provided us with an excellent historical timeline including the key people involved over the many years. He took us through the waterside, casino area the old and new city.

    Meander164022via Tripadvisor

  • 5Cyril was very...

    Cyril was very knowledgeable and great . We were traveling with our 4 year old and he was very accommodating . Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting .

    sonal_svia Viator

  • 5Great tour!

    Cyril is a great guide, he was funny, kind and full of knowledge. We absolutely enjoyed our tour! Would recommend it to anyone.

    Thomas_Vvia Viator

  • 5Great Tour

    We had a great Monaco tour with Cyril. We learned a lot of very interesting facts about the history of Monaco and how this nice place stays so nice and saw a lot of very beautiful spots in Monaco. My children are generally not very interested in history and sightseeing, but they liked this tour also very much, because our gide had a very nice way to make things interesting and spoke very good understandable English (we are from Germany).

    Y2509NZelenalvia Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Meeting point
Meeting point in front of the main entrance of Hotel Fairmont, 12 Avenue des Spélugues, Monaco Monte-Carlo district, near the Casino (famous hair-pin curve of Monaco Grand Prix)
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 14 travellers
Operated by
Nice Creative Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Monte-Carlo

  • Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 115 experiences we list in Monte-Carlo.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 115.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Monte-Carlo

Monte-Carlo is the hillside quarter of Monaco on the French Riviera, home to its Belle Époque casino, luxury hotels and Grand Prix streets.

Monte-Carlo climbs a steep hillside above the harbour in the Principality of Monaco, named in 1866 after Prince Charles III. At its heart stands the Casino de Monte-Carlo, a Belle Époque building designed by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opéra, facing gardens and the Café de Paris. Luxury hotels and boutiques surround the square, the opera house is part of the casino building, and the road past the casino forms part of the Grand Prix circuit.

Top-ranked sights in Monte-Carlo: Monte Carlo Casino (Casino de Monte-Carlo), Hercules Port (Port d'Hercule), Oceanographic Museum (Musee Oceanographique).

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