Old Town of Monaco Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Old Town of Monaco. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Monaco & Eze Small-Group Day Trip with Perfumery Visit from Nice
• Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice
• French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice
• The Best of the French Riviera Small group Guided Tour from Nice
• Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour

Visiting the Old Town of Monaco—the clifftop district known as Monaco-Ville—is free. Guided tours, especially day trips from neighboring destinations like Nice and Cannes, are a popular way to see Monaco—prices generally start at US$60 and go up depending on group size and tour length.

The Old Town of Monaco draws visitors to its 13th-century Prince’s Palace, known for the daily changing of the guard, and Saint Martin Gardens (Les Jardins Saint Martin) with winding pathways and dazzling sea views. Other popular sights include the Cathédrale de Monaco (Monaco Cathedral), the resting place of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly, and the cliffside Oceanographic Museum (Musee Oceanographique).

Yes, the Old Town of Monaco is accessible to travelers using wheelchairs and many popular attractions have accessible entrances, including the Cathédrale de Monaco and Oceanographic Museum. However, the Old Town is hilly and has lots of cobblestone streets that may prove challenging to some. Accessible tours are available that offer easy transportation between sights.

Yes, many sightseeing tours of Monaco are available and typically visit the city’s highlights, while enlightening you on its royal history and Formula 1 glory. Full-day excursions are another popular way to see the Old Town of Monaco and beyond—many tours depart from Nice and Cannes and stop at French Riviera gems such as Eze and Antibes.

The Old Town of Monaco is a 25-minute walk from Monte Carlo Casino (Casino de Monte-Carlo). If you’re driving, park just west of the Old Town in the paid Pêcheurs garage. There’s also a bus from Nice and a train from Cannes, or you can opt for a guided tour that includes transportation from various towns along the French Riviera.