A weekend in Monaco: practical itinerary
Plan a weekend in Monaco: what to see, where to eat, day-by-day itinerary and practical tips for 2-3 days in the Principality.
Key facts
- Ideal duration
- 2-3 days
- Best season
- April-October
- Getting around
- On foot + CAM bus
- Budget range
- €€ to €€€€€
Day 1: The Rock and the Port
Morning
Start at the Rock of Monaco (Monaco-Ville):
- Prince's Palace and Palace Square (changing of the guard at 11:55)
- Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
- Old town lanes
- Saint Martin Gardens along the cliff
Lunch
Head down to La Condamine for lunch at the Condamine Market food court (Place d'Armes) — the best value in Monaco.
Afternoon
- Oceanographic Museum: aquariums, panoramic terrace (allow 2 hours)
- Walk along Port Hercule
- See the Yacht Club and the breakwater
Evening
Dinner on the port quays, or head up to Monte-Carlo for a drink at the Café de Paris facing the Casino.
Day 2: Monte-Carlo and Larvotto
Morning
- Casino Square: photos, gardens, Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Carré d'Or: window-shopping on the Avenue des Beaux-Arts
- Métropole Shopping for retail
Lunch
A café or restaurant in Monte-Carlo or along Avenue Princesse Grace.
Afternoon
- Japanese Garden (free, serene, seafront)
- Larvotto Beach: swimming and sunbathing
- Or visit the Grimaldi Forum if an exhibition is on
Evening
Aperitif on the port terrace, then dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 (optional): Gardens and surroundings
Morning
- Exotic Garden: spectacular cacti and panoramic views
- Observatory Cave (accessible from the garden)
Afternoon
Excursion to nearby highlights:
- Eze: perched medieval village (30 min by bus)
- Menton: Italianate seaside town (10 min by train)
- Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: coastal path walk
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