The Principality of Monte-Carlo is a fascinating place steeped in centuries of history.
This independent city-state is the second smallest country in the world, meaning a walking tour can get you to most points of interest easily.
In this article, you will find a hand-picked selection of the best walking tours available in Monaco, let’s check what they are!
The Best Monaco Walking Tours
The following is a selection of the ten best walking tours available in Monaco, with multi-lingual options.
All the walking tours are very popular with couples and family tour groups, so book early.
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1. Self-Guided Walking Tour of Monte Carlo with Audio Guide
RATING: new (no rating)
DURATION: 1 day
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This self-guided tour of Monte-Carlo is an app-based audio tour designed to let you set your own pace around the fascinating sights of Monte-Carlo.
Download and off you go!
The interactive app features sound and vision with photographs as well as an audio guide to help orient you.
From here you will explore the heart of Monte-Carlo, then onto La Condamine, after this, the tour takes you through Port Hercules and the Fontveille area.
The tour progresses through Saint Devote and its ancient church and then up to the Grimaldi Princes Palace, then through the Old Town to the Oceanographic Museum.
The tour should take about three hours over four km (2.5 miles) so make sure your footwear is appropriate and that you take a bottle of water with you.
Bring your headphones or earbuds with you and remember to charge your phone fully!
The tour starts at the Monte-Carlo Railway Station, and you can take a morning or take all day, stopping off at points of interest along the way. There are a lot of stairs on the tour, so it is unsuitable for the mobility impaired.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
- Tour guide in English & French
- Most affordable walking tour
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2. Guided Monte Walking Tour from Nice
RATING: 4.9 / 5 Stars
DURATION: 4 hours
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Okay, so there is a little bit of walking involved, but a lot of it is done for you on this tour.
What do I mean?
Well, the tour starts at the door to your hotel in Nice, and off you go in an air-conditioned mini-bus.
The tour begins before you get to Monaco with a bonus stop at the Fragonard Perfume Factory in the Royal Enclave of Eze.
On the way, the views will take your breath away as you are taken along the famous Grande Corniche road. Next, it’s the Monaco Grand Prix Circuit and the enchanting old town where you can visit the Casino.
Your private guide will answer all your questions and fascinate you with their knowledge of the Principality.
Morning or afternoon pick-up is available. Maximum eight guests. Perfect for families or groups of friends. Allow four hours from start to finish.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
- Tour guide in English & French
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3. Hidden Gems Walking Tour
RATING: 4.6 / 5 Stars
DURATION: 4 – 7 hours
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Get inducted into the secret places, the hideaway haunts, the perfect parks, and the markets that the locals know all about, and other tourists may never see.
A local guide takes a small group on a tour that can last all day, or a half-day, depending on your schedule.
Begin in the morning at the central covered market and try out the local specialties that the Monagasque residents eat every single day, but you won’t see on the menu at the Marriot!
Follow your guide through 800 years of Grimaldi family history, and the extraordinary transformations of the Principality in the last century.
The tour takes in all the main attractions, including the port, and even a ride on the solar water bus.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
- 5 Languages available
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4. F1 Monaco Walking Tour
RATING: 5 / 5 Stars
DURATION: 2 hours
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On the starting grid, this lines up to be a tip-top tour of the sights and sometimes the sounds of the Monaco Grand Prix. Chances are a supercar will be growling its way through the tunnel as you walk in, adding to the high-octane atmosphere generated by your guide.
The 3.3 km circuit (just over 2 miles) takes about two and a quarter hours to cover, there are so many stories and so many hair-raising bends to explore.
The tours are timed so be at the Prince Rainier Car Collection Museum in good time. If you are late the guide won’t wait and you will be charged.
The Monaco F1 circuit is not the flattest in the world. Monaco is built on the side of a mountain, so be prepared to work your calf muscles as the tour does go at a good pace.
If the weather is bad, or the minimum number of guests is not met you will be offered a different time or date or a full refund.
You will be provided with a bottle of water and a copy of Inside Track Magazine to take home with you! There are no stairs so it is a suitable walk for those with wheelchairs or strollers.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
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5. Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
RATING: 4.2 / 5 Stars
DURATION: valid 365 days
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Instead of simply listening to someone or an audio guide repeating stories and letting yourself passively consume, this self-guided tour makes you jump in with both feet. If you don’t work for it, and solve the puzzles, then you’re not going to get very far!
Based upon the old town and starting at the Prince’s Palace get the app downloaded and ready to go before the changing of the guard at 11.55 am, the first of ten attractions.
The scavenger hunt uses puzzles and riddles to engage you with your surroundings and the information given in the guide. Use your imagination, combined with logic and a keen eye.
Great for teambuilding away days or with family and friends, the app can be paused at any time and returned to whenever you are ready.
The Cathedral, the chapels, and the churches along the route are all free to enter.
The price is based upon a minimum of two players and does not include entry to the attractions, however, the app can be paused should you wish to stop and visit along the way.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
- Tour guide in English & French
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6. Two-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour
RATING: 4 / 5 Stars
DURATION: 2 hours
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In a two-hour, fully-customizable private tour you will get to see some of the most dazzling and iconic sights in the city-state of Monaco. The guide will be able to cater to your interests, just let the company know when booking.
The tour begins at the bottom of the steps at the front of the famous Monte-Carlo Casino and takes in the Prince’s Palace and the Cathedral too.
Let your guide know whether it’s the architecture, the personalities, the royal family, or the Grand Prix that you would most enjoy hearing about and they will be able to let you in on stories you may never have heard before.
The unique location and the stunning architectural heritage of the tiny country will be on full display as your tour leads you through 800 years of history.
Several languages are spoken by a selection of professional guides including, but not limited to, French, Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.
Guests should aim to arrive at least ten minutes before the start of the tour. Bring your passport or photo ID and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Wheelchair users are welcome, but please inform the operator at booking.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
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7. Jewels of Monaco – Private Walking Tour for Couples
RATING: new (no rating)
DURATION: 2 hours
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Monaco is one of the most romantic places on earth and played host to a soulful and iconic twentieth-century love story when Prince Rainier III fell in love with American actress Grace Kelly and made her his Princess.
Your local guide will know all the details of this match made for the silver screen, and more, with Monte Carlo as the delicious backdrop to many love stories.
Take in the legends as you walk through the old town and visit the splendid Prince’s Palace.
Visit the Saint Nicholas Cathedral where Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly were married in the Riviera Society wedding of the century in 1956.
Wander through the beautiful St Martin Gardens with fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Pick a spot for that proposal or that magical photo opportunity in perfect surroundings!
This private group tour starts on the steps of the Casino and can be booked for up to four people, ideal for couples friends, or family. Tours can be conducted in either French or English.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
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8. Monaco Private Night Walking Tour
RATING: new (no rating)
DURATION: 5 hours
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Monaco by night is as spectacular as it is glorious during the summer sunshine.
Lit up like a city full of fairytale palaces, let your tour guide take you on an unforgettable stroll through the illuminated wonders of Monte-Carlo.
The fun starts in your hotel lobby. Be there ten minutes before the tour starts to meet your guide with their air-conditioned vehicle, ready to whisk you away.
The tour takes in the seafront spectacle of the city as it sparkles on the mountainside, hanging above the Mediterranean.Â
Drive through the Formula One Grand Prix Circuit before soaking up the atmosphere in Casino Square.
Allow five hours for the full tour which can accommodate up to eight guests and includes the return to your hotel at the end of the allocated time.
Book a table on the terrace at the Cafe de Paris in Casino Square to make sure you experience the full glitz and glamour of Monte-Carlo after dark! Tour available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Also, child seats are available on request.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
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9. La Condamine Walking Tour
RATING: new (no rating)
DURATION: 2 hours
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The gorgeous Exotic Gardens of Monaco are the focus of this romantic tour that can take up to five couples, ten people, on a journey through the love legends of Monaco.
La Condamine is a byword for romance in this tiny Principality, where you might think it impossible for secrets to survive. They don’t. You’ll hear all about them on this walking tour.
Your local expert guide will be able to point out the best places to book a date with your special someone and will even take romantic photos for you along the way.
The Exotic Garens of Monaco are filled with plants from around the world and art and sculpture from amazing international artists, brought here to delight and entertain.
Learn more about the tragic, but beautiful love story that was Prince Rainier and the American movie star Grace Kelly, plus many more heartwarming tales.
The tour starts at the stunning Théâtre des Variétés and can be presented in French, English, Italian, or Occitan.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
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10. Romantic Attractions Private Walking TourÂ
RATING: new (no rating)
DURATION: 2 hours
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Could you get more lovely than the romantic byways, lanes, and streets of the second-smallest country in the world? This walking tour will prove what a big heart it has.
Monaco is a foremost destination for lovers of romance, and your guide will have the stories to prove it, from the sad to the funny to stories to make a person blush.
Take a walk through the centuries and hear the fairytale details of the Riviera romance of the 20th century, when Prince Rainier III met Grace Kelly, the American movie star.
Your guide will take you to the best places for memorable romantic photos, with the stunning backdrops that Monte-Carlo affords.
Visit the Pier, the Exotic Gardens and discover some of the best places to spend time as a couple.
Allow two hours for the full tour that can accommodate up to ten people, and can be presented in either French or English.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- Book now and pay later
I hope you found lots of inspiration for booking the perfect walking tour of Monaco!
