Monaco Èze Monte Carlo day tour: Medieval village palace guards

See the Prince's Palace guard change and walk two worlds in one day

A full-day guided tour from Nice combines the medieval hilltop village of Èze with Monaco's old town and Monte Carlo, traveling by air-conditioned minibus with a live guide in English or French. The tour includes hotel pickup, walking tours of both destinations, a stop at the Fragonard Perfume Factory, and timing built around the 11:55 a.m. Changing of the Guard at the Prince's Palace. Seven hours total, suitable for all fitness levels, with children welcome from age one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Monaco Cathedral10m
2. Prince's Palace of Monaco15m
3. Oceanographic Museum10m
4. Monte Carlo Casino30m

Monaco, Monte Carlo and Èze tour

• Stop at medieval village of Èze
• Visit Fragonard Perfume Factory
• Explore Monaco old town
• Watch Changing of the Guard at Prince’s Palace
• Visit Monaco Cathedral
• Drive along Formula 1 race track
• Photo stop at Casino de Monte-Carlo

The experience

The day starts with a drive to Èze, a medieval village perched 400 meters above the Mediterranean. You walk its narrow cobbled streets and pale ochre church, then stop at the Fragonard Perfume Factory to learn how traditional fragrances are made in Grasse. From there, the minibus heads to Monaco-Ville, the oldest district, where the guide walks you through the streets to the Prince's Palace in time for the 11:55 a.m. Changing of the Guard: a ceremonial moment most visitors miss because they don't know the exact time.

The tour continues through Monaco Cathedral, a Romanesque-Byzantine landmark built during Prince Charles III's reign, then drives along the Formula 1 race track and stops at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Designed in 1878 by architect Charles Garnier, the casino is one of the world's most famous. You can walk around the exterior and photograph the lobby if you bring your passport. The Oceanographic Museum, founded by Prince Albert I over a century ago, is an optional paid entry (approximately €19 for adults, €13 for children). About two hours of the seven-hour day is spent in the minibus between sites, with the guide providing historical context during transport.

Pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel or Airbnb in Nice or Cannes, and the tour operates with a minimum of two people. The minibus is air-conditioned, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a child under one year old.

What’s included

• Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Nice or Cannes.
• transport by air-conditioned minibus.
• professional guide in English or French.
• walking tours of Èze village and Monaco old town.
• guided visit to the Fragonard Perfume Factory.
• historical commentary during transport between sites.

Options for this experience

2 options

Collection from NiceGuide in English or French · 09:00Departure from Nice, includes pickup

Collection from CannesGuide in English or French · 09:15Departure from Cannes, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:15

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (1 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Azur Riviera Tourisme

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Prince's Palace Changing of the Guard without hunting for the time: the guide builds the whole day around that 11:55 a.m. moment, so you don't have to. The seven-hour format fits a single day from Nice, and the minibus handles all the driving between three very different stops, which saves the navigation and parking that would eat a self-guided version.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 10 years).

What time does the Changing of the Guard happen at the Prince's Palace?

The Changing of the Guard takes place at 11:55 a.m. at the Prince's Palace of Monaco, and the tour is timed so you arrive for this ceremonial moment.

How much time do I spend walking versus sitting in the minibus?

About two hours of the seven-hour tour is spent traveling by minibus between Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, with the remaining time split between walking tours of the villages and stops at landmarks.

Is entry to the Oceanographic Museum included?

The Oceanographic Museum is an optional stop. Entry is not included in the tour price and costs approximately €19 for adults and €13 for children if you choose to visit.

Can I visit the inside of the Casino de Monte-Carlo?

The tour includes a photo stop and walk around the exterior of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, plus the chance to photograph the lobby if you bring your passport. Entry to gamble or tour the interior is your choice and not included.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Pickup happens at your hotel or Airbnb in either Nice or Cannes, depending on which option you choose at checkout. Drop-off is at the same location.