Monaco-Ville on the Rock

Itinerary · Monaco, French Riviera

One perfect day in Monaco, on foot

The Rock in the morning, the changing of the guard, the Oceanographic Museum, down to Port Hercule, and Monte-Carlo at dusk.

One day, on foot, with lifts and a boat

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  1. 9:30

    1Marché de la Condamine

    La Condamine · Place d’Armes·Food market

    Start at Place d’Armes and the market, then climb the Rampe Major to the Rock.

  2. 11:30

    2Prince’s Palace of Monaco

    Monaco-Ville · Place du Palais·Palace & State Apartments

    Take in the views over both ports, then watch the changing of the guard at 11:55.

  3. 12:30

    3Chocolaterie de Monaco

    Monaco-Ville · Place de la Visitation·Chocolate maker & tea room

    Lunch in the old town, or a hot chocolate at the Chocolaterie by the palace.

  4. 14:00

    4Jardins Saint-Martin

    Monaco-Ville·Clifftop gardens

    Wander the clifftop gardens towards the museum.

  5. 14:30

    5Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

    Monaco-Ville · Avenue Saint-Martin·Museum & aquarium

    Aquariums, the Great Shark Lagoon and the rooftop terrace.

  6. 16:00

    6Public lifts and escalators

    All Monaco·Getting around on foot

    Use the public lifts to drop down to Port Hercule.

  7. 16:30

    7Yacht Club de Monaco

    La Condamine · Quai Louis II·Yacht club

    Walk the quays past the yachts to the Yacht Club, then up Avenue d’Ostende towards Monte-Carlo.

  8. 17:30

    8Casino de Monte-Carlo

    Monte-Carlo · Place du Casino·Casino & landmark

    Casino Square, with the Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris around you.

  9. 18:00

    9Le Limún

    Monte-Carlo · Hôtel Hermitage·Lounge & afternoon tea

    Tea and pastries at the Hôtel Hermitage.

  10. 18:45

    10One Monte-Carlo & the Promenade Monte-Carlo Shopping

    Monte-Carlo · Place du Casino·Luxury shopping promenade

    Window-shopping along the promenade.

  11. 20:00

    11Le Bar Américain

    Monte-Carlo · Hôtel de Paris·Hotel bar with live jazz

    Finish with live music and a cocktail at the Hôtel de Paris.

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