Cathédrale de Monaco (Monaco Cathedral) Tours and Tickets

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

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• Secrets of Monaco: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

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• Monaco Old Town Scavenger Hunt & Self Guided Walking Audio Tour

While it’s free to visit the Cathédrale de Monaco independently, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the landmark. Self-guided audio tours that visit the cathedral start at US$7 per person, while guided walking tours of Monaco begin at US$76.

The Cathédrale de Monaco is open every day from mid-morning to early evening. Note that because it’s an active church, the cathedral hosts regular Mass services, so it’s best to avoid visiting during a service if you’re sightseeing. The schedule is available on its website.

There’s rarely a bad time of year to visit the Cathédrale de Monaco, or Monaco more generally. Crowds arrive in late spring for the Monaco Grand Prix, leading into the summer high season. Other times of year offer cooler weather and a calmer atmosphere.

Yes, the Cathédrale de Monaco does have a dress code. The Catholic cathedral is still an active place of worship, so visitors are expected to dress modestly. That means avoiding short skirts or shorts, and both men and women should cover their shoulders. Bring a scarf for extra coverage if needed.

Yes, visiting the Cathédrale de Monaco is worth it. The cathedral is one of Monaco’s most popular tourist attractions, celebrated for both its history and its lavish Roman-Byzantine architecture. However, it’s best known as the site of Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier III in 1956; today, it’s her final resting place.