Monaco Private Walking Tour: F1 Track, Casino & Palace

Walk the F1 track itself: stand on the Fairmont Hairpin where drivers risk it all.

A private walking tour of Monaco led by a local guide who knows the principality inside out, covering the F1 Grand Prix route, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Prince's Palace, medieval Old Town and the Oceanographic Museum. The tour uses Monaco's public elevator system to bypass steep hills, includes access to the actual F1 track and tunnel, and ends with an exclusive PDF guide to local dining. Available in three lengths: a 3-hour Essentiel tour, a 4-hour Signature option, or a 4-hour Ultra Luxury version with champagne.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Monaco Old Town30m
2. Prince's Palace of Monaco30m
3. Oceanographic Museum15m

Explore Monaco's iconic landmarks

• Begin at Monaco Grand Prix Turn 1
• Ascend via secret public elevator
• Visit Casino de Monte-Carlo and Hotel de Paris
• Walk on the F1 track at Fairmont Hairpin
• Walk through the F1 Tunnel
• Stroll past Port Hercule and mega-yachts
• Walk the Swimming Pool section of F1 track
• Stop at La Rascasse corner and start/finish line
• Ascend to The Rock and explore medieval alleys
• Visit Palace Square and learn Grimaldi history
• Walk to the Cathedral and see royal tombs
• Conclude at St. Martin Gardens and Oceanographic Museum

The experience

Your guide meets you at the chapel that marks Turn 1 of the Monaco Grand Prix, where the tour begins by weaving 700 years of Grimaldi dynasty history into the story of the world's most famous race. From there, instead of climbing Monaco's steep hills on foot, you use the public elevator system locals rely on: a shortcut that saves hours of uphill walking and gets you to the "Golden Square" where the Casino de Monte-Carlo, Hotel de Paris and parade of supercars come into view. This is where the efficiency the guide mentions actually matters: time spent climbing is time not spent seeing.

The core of the tour is access most visitors never get. You walk on the F1 track itself, stand at the apex of the Fairmont Hairpin (the most challenging corner in racing), and move through the iconic F1 Tunnel where you can feel the curve and hear the echo. As you exit, Port Hercule opens below you, a billion-dollar view of mega-yachts, and you walk the "Swimming Pool" section of the track, pass La Rascasse corner and reach the start/finish line. This is not a viewing platform or a photo stop. You are standing in the actual paddock.

The second half shifts to the soul of Monaco. Another effortless ascent brings you to "The Rock," the medieval Old Town where traffic-free alleyways, coloured facades and hidden panoramic viewpoints exist outside the tourist flow. You reach Palace Square, home to the Grimaldi family for 700 years, where your guide shares the dynasty's stories and scandals. If you time it right, you catch the 11:55 AM Changing of the Guard. A short walk leads to the Cathedral, where the tombs of Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III sit at the emotional centre of Monaco's story. The tour concludes in St. Martin Gardens on the cliff's edge, where you see the Oceanographic Museum (once led by Jacques Cousteau) and receive your exclusive PDF guide to local restaurants and hidden spots before you leave.

What’s included

• Private guidance from a local expert.
• access to the F1 track, tunnel and paddock.
• use of Monaco's secret public elevator system to bypass steep hills.
• visits to the Prince's Palace, Cathedral, Old Town and Oceanographic Museum.
• an exclusive PDF insider guide to local dining and hidden spots.
• personalised itinerary shaped around your interests.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private "Essentiel" tour lasting 3 hoursGuide in English · 10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00Duration: 3 hours. Our efficient tour focuses on two main highlights: Monaco-Ville and Monte-Carlo. Ideal for visitors with limited time.

4-Hour "Signature" TourGuide in English or Russian · 11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00Prince's Car Collection: We'll take care of your skip-the-line bookings so you save time and avoid the crowds. Entry fees are not included. Duration: 4 hours. This is our most popular tour and the ultimate insider experience! The 4-hour tour covers everything in the "Essentiel" package, including the "Dine Like a Local" PDF guide, which is included as part of the package. (Please note: food and drinks are not included.)

Ultra luxury option with champagne, 4 hoursGuide in English or Russian · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Luxury Monaco: A bespoke insider walk through Monaco-Ville and Monte-Carlo, featuring a VIP champagne pause. Duration: 4 hours. Signature Champagne Aperitif: A reserved VIP table at Le Bar Américain (Hôtel de Paris), with vintage champagne and canapés included. Seamless hospitality: your host discreetly handles all reservations. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Guide D'azur

Is this one for you?Book the 3-hour Essentiel tour if you have a free afternoon and want the F1 circuit, Casino and Old Town without a long commitment. Choose the 4-hour Signature or Ultra Luxury option if you want time to linger at the Palace, Cathedral and St. Martin Gardens, and to absorb the Grimaldi family stories and Monaco's medieval soul.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can I walk the actual F1 track on this tour?

Yes. You walk on the F1 circuit itself, stand at the Fairmont Hairpin and move through the F1 Tunnel: access tour buses cannot reach. You also see La Rascasse corner and the start/finish line from inside the paddock.

How do you avoid the steep hills Monaco is known for?

The guide uses Monaco's public elevator system, a shortcut locals rely on to ascend without exhausting climbs. Two effortless ascents get you to the "Golden Square" and later to the Old Town on "The Rock."

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes private guidance from a local expert, access to the F1 track and tunnel, navigation of the secret elevator system, and an exclusive PDF guide to local dining and hidden spots. Entrance fees to attractions like the Casino, Prince's Palace and museums are separate.

How long does the tour take?

Three options are available: a 3-hour Essentiel tour, a 4-hour Signature tour, or a 4-hour Ultra Luxury version with champagne. The itinerary covers the same main stops. Longer options allow more time at each.

Is this tour private, or will I be in a group?

This is a 100% private tour. The guide shapes the entire experience around you from start to finish, with no large groups or microphones. Just a local who walks Monaco as he sees it.