Guide / Tour Things To Do in Monaco — 5 of Our Favourites

Departing from Monaco, make your first stop at the medieval village of Eze, one of the most picturesque sites on the French Riviera. Dating from the Middle Ages, the village was built on top of the rocky outcrop for defensive purposes. The twelfth century walls would later be dismantled in 1706 by order of Louis XIV.

Go through the village of La Turbie, also called the "Monaco terrace" due to its panoramic views of the Principality of Monaco. Admire the ruins of an imposing monument (50 meters high), the 'Trophy of the Alps', dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, built 7BC on the road that linked Italy to Cimiez (the Roman Quarter Nice).

Spend the afternoon in the old town of Monaco on "Le Rocher" (the rock) overlooking the sea and harbour.

Discover the Prince's Palace and the Changing of the Guard at 11:55. In front of the Palais du Prince, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks. Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri are the personal guard of the Royal Family.

In Monte-Carlo, take the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit, before reaching The Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Start with a beautiful panorama of Nice after driving up the Corniche Road, passing above the beautiful village of Eze, and admire the view from the Vista Palace overlooking the lights of Monaco.

Explore the old town of Monaco ('Le Rocher') overlooking the sea and harbour.

Discover the Prince's Palace, the Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the Palais de Justice, and more.

In Monte Carlo, take the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit, before reaching The Casino de Monte Carlo.

The tours are a fantastic way to discover the region and all the hidden secrets of the Cote d'Azur. They have a wide selection of tours that can be privatised and adapted to suit your individual needs. Alternatively you can discuss a tailor-made tour, visiting only the sites on your bucket list. 

You will have the benefit of an experienced guide carefully selected for their knowledge and their personal touch; and with their specially equipped and carefully maintained high-end vehicles, you can explore the region in luxury.

With multilingual guides you can chose a tour in English, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Bulgarian, Dutch and of course French. 

They work with a number of prestigious partners giving them preferential access to the Fragonard Parfumerie in Eze village and Grasse, Château Crémat, St Benoit Restaurant, Moulin d’Opio, "Chez Pipo" Restaurant and the French Riviera Cruise Club. 

Walks range from 2 to 4 hours and include walking tours of the various districts of Monaco and Monte-Carlo, a circuit of the famous Formula 1 Grand Prix race track, a hiking tour along the Via Alpina, and a walk along the coastal path with a stop at the Corbusier villa.

Each tour lasts for around 30 minutes and covers the main attractions in the city. It is accompanied by a commentary which is available in twelve languages. The train runs every day from February until mid--November.

You board the train from the parking area opposite the Oceanographic museum.