Monaco-Ville (Rock District)

• Prince’s Palace & Changing of the Guard: The daily 11:55 Changing of the Guard is the city’s most iconic spectacle. Inside the palace, visit the Throne Room and the Hall of Tapestries. (Changing of the Guard: 20 minutes, Palace visit: 1 hour)
• Oceanographic Museum: A monumental cliffside structure opened in 1910, featuring an aquarium, Whale Hall, and Cousteau archives, with a rooftop turtle pond offering great views. (2–3 hours)
• Sainte-Dévote Cathedral: A Roman-Byzantine style cathedral where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III are buried. (40 minutes)
• Palace of Justice & Old Town Streets: Medieval-style streets and viewpoints near the Palace of Justice. (30 minutes)

Monte Carlo & the Port

• Monte Carlo Casino: A Belle Époque architectural masterpiece opened in 1863, designed by the architect of the Paris Opera, Charles Garnier. (1–1.5 hours)
• Garnier Opera House: A luxurious opera house hidden within the casino building, offering guided tours. (30–40 minutes)
• Port Hercule: The country’s iconic yacht-filled harbor, with the Antoinette I Promenade as the best photo spot. (40 minutes)
• Formula 1 Street Circuit: On non-race days, walk the track and see the Sainte-Dévote hairpin, tunnel entrance, and new acceleration zone. (1 hour)
• Japanese Garden: A free-entry karesansui (dry landscape) garden by the sea, completed in 1994. (30 minutes)
• Grace Kelly Rose Garden: A rose-themed garden in Fontvieille commemorating the princess. (30 minutes)
• Larvotto Beach: The principality’s widest sandy beach, a summer holiday hub. (Half day)
• Tropical Garden & Prehistoric Anthropology Museum: A cliffside garden overlooking the old town; check availability as opening may vary due to construction. (1 hour)