St. Martin Gardens
Free: All time St. Martin Gardens hangs on the southwest face of the Rock. Small paths snake nonchalantly along the ridge on the cliff. It is a thriving environment for the wild Mediterranean flora complemented by a rich display of exotic species. Here and there, the luxury of nature, classic works of art or a...
La Condamine
Free: All time La Condamine is second oldest districts in Monaco, after Monaco-ville. This place is famous for its luxurious cruise ships and yachts which make this city worth a visit. The yacht belonging to the Prince of Monaco is usually berthed in La Condamine’s large harbour, Port Hercules. You can take a stroll on...
Japanese Garden
Free: All time The Japanese Garden in Monaco is a 7 hectares in size, and features a stylized mountain, hill, waterfall, pond, brook and a Zen garden for meditation. It’s the perfect place to have a bit of tranquility and break from the glitz and glam of Monaco. The Japanese Garden is nestled right next...
Walk the Grand Prix Circuit
Free: All time The Monaco Grand Prix is run on the streets of Monaco and is held in May. That means, for the rest of the year, visitors can basically walk the circuit, which runs approximately 2 miles (3.2 kilometers). Stop by the Monaco tourism center to pick up a free map of the route....
Monaco Passport Stamp
Free: All time When visiting Monaco, there’s no border checkpoint, hence, no stamp on your passport. However, if you do want an official memento, drop by the tourism office to get your passport stamped. There are at least two locations: one at the tiny tourism office within the train station Gare de Monaco-Monte Carlo, and...
Fontvieille Park & Princess Grace Rose Garden
Free: All time A small lake bordered by palms and olive trees, laid out over an area of almost four hectares, presents a charming space full of serenity in the Fontvieille area, where following a footpath, you will discover many contemporary sculptures. The Rose Garden first opened on 18 June 1984. Prince Rainier III wanted...
Monaco Cathedral
Free: All time Built in 1875, using white stones from La Turbie, on the site of a 13th century church dedicated to Saint Nicolas, the Monaco Cathedral is an impressive monument. This is where Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace got married and it houses the tombs of the former Princes of Monaco. Pontifical services...
Marlborough Monaco Art Gallery
Free: All time Founded in 1946 in London, Marlborough Fine Art is a leading contemporary art dealer with several locations worldwide. Marlborough shows works from respected emerging artists, as well as internationally known names such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Jules Brassai, Louise Bourgeois, Dale Chihuly, David Hockney and Henri Matisse. The Monaco gallery opened...
Larvotto Beach
Free: All time Larvotto Beach has the paid and free sections. For the free one, head over to the public beach. It is the only free stretch of sand in Monaco. Bring your own beach umbrella and chair. The public beach is certainly comfortable enough and well supplied with bars, restaurants, showers and toilets at...
Changing of the Guards at Prince’s Palace
Free: All time Perched up in the old city in Monaco-ville, the Prince’s Palace is a must-visit spot for those visiting Monaco. Besides being able to catch a magnificent panoramic views during sunrise or sunset, visitors visiting at noon can also catch the changing of the guards ceremony at the Prince’s Palace. The ceremony takes...
