If you are looking for how to visit Monaco in 1 day, then here is my self-guided tour which allows you to visit Monaco on foot by following the route on Google Maps!
At a road trip in Provence or holidays on the French Riviera, it is true that Monaco really deserves a day of visit. Yes, but here it is: How to visit Monaco in 1 day, where are the most beautiful sites, what walking tour to see everything?
Well, why not take inspiration from my tourist circuit around the most beautiful tourist sites in Monaco? It allowed me to spend an ideal day between the Palace, Casino, museums, gardens and legendary beach!
And the icing on the cake, I am also sharing below the interactive Google Map of the route to follow in pedestrian GPS mode!
How to visit Monaco in one day?
To visit Monaco in one day, you have several options:
- Panoramic tour of Monaco by tourist bus
- Guided tour of Monaco at night
- Monaco private tour with a guide
- Visit Monaco on foot at your own pace:
This is the walking tour that I suggest to you below. It takes a full day and allows you to see most of Monaco. See details of the itinerary below.
My itinerary to visit Monaco in 1 day
When you only have one day to visit Monaco, you have to resign yourself to only visiting the mythical and unmissable sites of the rock.
Here are the main visits that you can do in 1 day by following the steps of my itinerary on foot:
- Departure in the morning from the Saint Antoine Parking then visits to:
- The Princess Grace Rose Garden
- Exotic garden
- Rock of Monaco
- Cathedral
- Chapel of Mercy
- Princely palace
- Continue the afternoon with the following visits:
- Oceanographic Museum
- Monte-Carlo Casino
- Japanese garden
- The champions promenade
- Larvotto Beach
Walking tour to visit Monaco
Here is the route on Google maps of the circuit which allows you to visit Monaco on foot:
Visit Monaco in 1 day - Program
The best way to do my tour is to park near the hyper center. All car parks are very expensive in Monaco in high season. The cheapest is the Parking Saint Antoine which is well placed for a walking tour.
My circuit to visit Monaco in 1 day represents 6,4 kilometers of walking and is divided into 2 parts:
- Morning itinerary : from the Roseraie Princesse Grace to the Rocher de Monaco (3,2 kilometers or about 49 minutes walk).
- Afternoon Itinerary : from the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco to Lavartto beach (3,2 kilometers or about 49 minutes walk).
Your morning visits to Monaco
The Princess Grace Rose Garden
To start my little walking tour, without making a real visit, a short stroll in the heart of the Fontvieille landscaped park is nice to discover the Princess Grace Rose Garden (4 roses over 000 m5).
Exotic garden
A 26-minute walk away, botanical enthusiasts will appreciate a quick visit to the exotic garden of Monaco. Many species from all continents are organized for your viewing pleasure.
Rock of Monaco
The Rocher de Monaco is the old town district at the top of the Rocher.
We visit:
- Place Saint Nicolas,
- Bosio Square,
- the Chapel of Mercy,
- courthouse,
- Cathedral,
- and of course the Palace!
Princely palace
This is the must visit in Monaco! This magnificent monument is in fact the official residence of the Prince of Monaco and has been since 1297.
To visit the Prince's Palace, I recommend that you be there by 11:55 am precisely. Indeed, it is at this time that the changing of the Carabinieri Guard takes place every day.
Your afternoon visits to Monaco
Oceanographic Museum
After your lunch, my tour takes you a 5-minute walk: to the Oceanographic Museum. With its 90 pools, its 6 species and its shark lagoon, it is a surprising and interesting visit for everyone (young and old).
Monte-Carlo Casino
After the oceanographic museum, you will have to walk about half an hour to discover a majestic Belle Epoque monument: the famous Monte-Carlo Casino. Currently, it is open every day from 12 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Japanese garden
Only 700 meters from the Casino, we arrive at the Japanese Garden. If you have time, I recommend that you go and spend at least half an hour there. Indeed, it was made by a Japanese landscape architect who made it a true work of art.
The champions promenade
Following my route, you will pass by The Champions promenade. This is a seafront promenade where the most famous football players from around the world have left their footprints (Diego Armando Maradona, Pelé, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane). It will take you to the beach 500 meters further.
Larvotto Beach
And to end this day of sightseeing in style, I suggest you relax on the one and only beach in Monaco: the legendary Larvotto beach.
Where to sleep to visit Monaco on foot?
For a successful weekend in Monaco and to be able to visit everything on foot, you need to experience the Hermitage hotel. Indeed, you will stay in a sumptuous Belle Epoque palace classified as a historic monument!
Its location is perfect as it is just 200 meters from the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
So if you want to really treat yourself, don't hesitate to choose this beautiful place!
Cheap hotel in Monaco
Everyone knows: there is no cheap hotel in Monaco. On the other hand, 4 km from Monaco, I found a nugget: Edmond's Hotel Restaurant.
It is located in Cap-d'Ail and has excellent value for money: 107 € per night!
It has an ideal location because it is very close to the beach and the Cap d'Ail train station.
The big advantage is that you can take the bus at the foot of the hotel that takes you directly to Monaco! As a result, you save the price of parking when you visit Monaco in 1 day.
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