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Tourist Attractions in Monaco

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Monaco. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

12 Attractions
★4.7 Average rating
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About Monaco

Monaco, the tiny sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, packs cosmopolitan glamour and timeless allure into a compact footprint. Wander through the principality’s dramatic cliffside lanes to glimpse the Prince’s Palace, witness the changing of the guard, and stroll the medieval-to-modern blend of Monaco-Ville. In Monte Carlo, world-class casinos, glamorous boutiques, and the legendary Café de Paris sit alongside dazzling marina views and luxury yachts. Attractions range from the Oceanographic Museum and Exotic Garden to the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit and the pristine Larvotto Beach. Rich dining, dazzling nightlife, and a compact, walkable layout make Monaco a high-luster, unforgettable destination.

Top-12 Tourist Attractions in Monaco

Casino de Monte-Carlo — Landmark, rated 4.6/5 1
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Casino de Monte-Carlo

4.6 ★★★★★ 41,779 reviews

The Casino de Monte-Carlo, an emblem of Monaco’s glittering Riviera era, is a grand Belle Époque masterpiece designed by Charles Garnier that houses gambling rooms, luxury salons, and a striking ochre facade perched beside the Mediterranean. Built in the 19th century to save the principality from debt, it remains a working casino and a museum of decadence, where gilded ceilings and crystal chandeliers frame high-stakes action. Visitors can wander the opulent halls, admire art and architecture, and catch glimpses of tuxedos and evening gowns while soaking in spectacular seaside views.

Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
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Prince's Palace of Monaco — Castle, rated 4.6/5 2
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Prince's Palace of Monaco

4.6 ★★★★★ 23,693 reviews

Perched above Monte Carlo, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Grimaldi family, a commanding fortress and gleaming royal prize that has housed rulers since the 13th century. Visitors flock to watch the ceremonial changing of the guard, stroll through sunlit courtyards, and explore the State Apartments rich with gilded furniture, priceless portraits, and opulent chandeliers. Expect sweeping views over the Mediterranean, a sense of aristocratic history, and a glimpse into contemporary Monaco’s political heart, all within a compact hillside complex in Monaco-Ville.

Place du Palais princier, 98015 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Private Cars Collection of HSH Prince of Monaco — Museum, rated 4.7/5 3
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Private Cars Collection of HSH Prince of Monaco

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,737 reviews

The Private Cars Collection of HSH Prince of Monaco is a privately curated museum showcasing the monarch’s personal and royal‑patronage automobiles. Housed in a dedicated gallery, it presents a carefully restored lineup of rare vintage and classic cars spanning the late 19th to mid‑20th centuries, with elegant interiors and technical artwork that reflect Monaco’s glamorous motoring heritage. Visitors can expect intimate, showroom‑like displays, informative plaques, and occasional guided talks that illuminate the cars’ racing roots and royal connections, offering a stylish window into Monaco’s history beyond gambling and glamor.

54 Rte de la Piscine, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids
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Musée océanographique de Monaco — Museum, rated 4.5/5 4
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Musée océanographique de Monaco

4.5 ★★★★★ 32,245 reviews

Carved into a cliff above Monaco's harbor, the Musée océanographique de Monaco is a world‑class marine science museum that combines striking architecture with serious discovery. Founded by Prince Albert I, it houses vast saltwater tanks, engaging temporary exhibitions, and a treasure of navigational and ethnographic artifacts, all connected by panoramic terraces and jaw‑dropping sea views. Visitors come for the awe of colossal creatures, the hands‑on learning zones, and the conservation stories that unfold here. Expect elegant galleries, interactive displays, and a sense of exploration that lingers long after you leave.

Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Good for kids
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Princess Grace Japanese Garden — Park, rated 4.6/5 5
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Princess Grace Japanese Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,848 reviews

The Princess Grace Japanese Garden in Monaco is a serene, meticulously designed pocket of Japanese landscape artistry set in the heart of Monte Carlo. Created as a peaceful counterpoint to the surrounding glamor, it blends tranquil ponds, winding gravel paths, stone lanterns, and carefully pruned pines and maples into a compact, contemplative space. Visitors can expect careful attention to detail, a teahouse, and seasonal color from cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, plus koi swimming in clear water. It’s ideal for a quiet stroll, photography, and sunlit breaks from the city.

5 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:45 PM
Good for kids
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Exotic Garden of Monaco — Garden, rated 4.6/5 6
Garden

Exotic Garden of Monaco

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,681 reviews

The Exotic Garden of Monaco, or Jardin Exotique, is a spectacular cliffside garden perched above Monte Carlo that showcases thousands of cacti, succulents, and other exotic plants from desert and dry-stone habitats. Wander winding terraces and rock gardens carved into the limestone, enjoying panoramic views over Monaco’s harbor and sparkling Mediterranean. Beyond the plant collections, the garden houses the Observatory Cave with stalactites and a small museum, linking natural beauty with geological history. It’s perfect for calm rambles, photography with sea views, and a peaceful escape above the principality.

62 Bd du Jardin Exotique, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Good for kids
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Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate — Landmark, rated 4.6/5 7
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Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,524 reviews

The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, also known as Monaco Cathedral, is the main Roman Catholic church of Monaco-Ville perched above the harbor. Completed in the early 20th century, it draws visitors with its elegant white façade, serene interior, and polished mosaics and stained glass that illuminate the nave. It’s renowned as the burial place of the Grimaldi dynasty, including Grace Kelly, adding a touch of royal history to a reflective visit. Travelers can expect a peaceful, shrine-like atmosphere, panoramic views of Monte Carlo from the precincts, and a glimpse into Monaco’s storied past.

4 Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Place du Casino, rated 4.7/5 8
Tourist attraction

Place du Casino

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,265 reviews

Place du Casino is the gleaming heart of Monte Carlo, a elegant square that fronts the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo. Flanked by the Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris, its Belle Époque façades frame palm trees, fountains and brilliantly lit terraces that come alive after dusk. Visitors come for iconic photo opportunities, a sense of old-world glamour, and easy access to luxury shopping, fine dining, and world-class entertainment. Expect polished courtyards, a sense of theatre, and a front-row seat to Monaco’s legendary atmosphere, whether you’re gambling, strolling, or people-watching.

Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Cards accepted
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Opéra de Monte-Carlo — Theatre, rated 4.8/5 9
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Opéra de Monte-Carlo

4.8 ★★★★★ 904 reviews

The Opéra de Monte-Carlo, officially the Salle Garnier, is Monaco’s grand 19th‑century opera house and a jewel of the Monte-Carlo district. Built for Prince Charles III and designed by Charles Garnier, it combines lavish Belle Époque interiors, gilded plasterwork, and a dramatic horseshoe auditorium that seats hundreds. Visitors come for world‑class operatic and orchestral performances, guided tours, and the building’s intimate atmosphere just steps from the Casino de Monte‑Carlo. Expect ornate salons, velvet seating, and striking ceiling frescoes, plus an evening of culture in a city famed for luxury and spectacular views.

Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
Cards accepted
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Jardins Saint-Martin — Park, rated 4.8/5 10
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Jardins Saint-Martin

4.8 ★★★★★ 728 reviews

Jardins Saint-Martin is a charming hillside park in Monaco’s old town, threaded with shaded paths, terraces and graceful viewpoints above the Mediterranean. Travelers come for a peaceful escape from the flashy casino district, to stroll among palm trees, flowering shrubs and curated greenery, and to pause on sunlit benches with sweeping views over the harbor and Monaco’s red-tiled roofs. The park links the medieval quartier to the waterfront via stairways and scenic promenade, offering a photographer’s outlook at dawn or dusk and a refreshing break during a busy itinerary.

98000, Monaco
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Fairmont Hairpin, rated 4.8/5 11
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Fairmont Hairpin

4.8 ★★★★★ 682 reviews

The Fairmont Hairpin is the iconic 180-degree bend on Monaco’s Grand Prix circuit, just above the Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel. Its tight radius and dramatic elevation change have long defined the race’s most thrilling moment, drawing fans from around the world to watch cars wrestle the turn. For visitors, it’s a photo-worthy symbol of Monaco’s high-octane charm, best experienced from the hotel terrace, nearby viewpoints, or during a guided circuit tour. Expect stunning Mediterranean scenery, a sense of racing history, and a chance to glimpse luxury Monaco life up close.

22 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids
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Roseraie Princesse Grace — Garden, rated 4.6/5 12
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Roseraie Princesse Grace

4.6 ★★★★★ 920 reviews

The Roseraie Princesse Grace is a peaceful rose garden in Monaco’s Fontvieille district, created in honor of Princess Grace. It showcases thousands of blossoms across a spectrum of colors and varieties, laid out along winding paths beside decorative walls and shaded seating zones. Visitors can expect a tranquil stroll among fragrant blooms, seasonal color changes, and well-tended borders that highlight delicate textures—from velvety reds to pale pinks. It’s a compact oasis ideal for a slow, scenic break during a day of sightseeing, with pleasant harbor and coastal views nearby.

Av. des Papalins, 98000 Monaco
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Dogs allowed
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