Walking Tour in Monaco: Casino Square to Prince's Palace

Four landmarks, one afternoon, nearly the entire principality on foot.

A walking tour of Monaco starting at Casino Square covers the Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco Old Town, the Oceanographic Museum and the Prince's Palace with a live guide in English or Russian. The route takes 2–3 hours at a comfortable pace, passing major attractions and hidden gems across nearly the entire territory of the principality. Minimum age is 14; service animals are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Monaco's highlights on foot

• Start at Casino Square
• Visit Monte Carlo Casino
• Walk through trendy boutiques
• Pass by Monaco's port and yachts
• Explore Monaco Old Town
• See the Oceanographic Museum
• View Prince's Palace of Monaco

The Experience

The tour begins at Casino Square, where Monaco's story started. You'll stop here for photographs and browse the trendy boutiques nearby, taking in the modern architecture that frames the iconic casino. From there, the route passes through the port, where superyachts line the water, before heading into Monaco Old Town—the ancient quarter that holds the principality's history. The walk covers roughly the entire territory of Monaco, so you'll move through neighborhoods most visitors miss.

The Oceanographic Museum sits on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, its architecture as much a draw as what's inside. You'll have time to photograph it and take in the views. The Prince's Palace comes next, perched atop the Rock of Monaco—the official residence of the Prince and a symbol of the principality's heritage, with commanding views of the coastline. At several stops, including the Cathedral and the Casino, you'll typically step inside unless personal or religious beliefs make you prefer to stay outside.

Your guide speaks English or Russian and sets a comfortable pace throughout, so you're not racing between stops. The 2–3 hours includes time for photos, selfies and lingering at viewpoints—the tour is built around the fact that people want to capture what they're seeing. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the walk suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or Russian.
• entry to major attractions including the Monte Carlo Casino, Oceanographic Museum and Prince's Palace (or exterior viewing if you prefer).
• stops at Casino Square, the port and Monaco Old Town.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Milana Logacheva

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Monaco's landmarks on foot in one outing rather than piecing together separate visits to each site.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Monte Carlo Casino and why is it on this tour?

The Monte Carlo Casino is an architectural masterpiece that has drawn the world's elite for over a century; it's Monaco's most iconic landmark and the symbolic heart of the principality, so the tour starts at Casino Square where the city itself began.

Do we go inside the Prince's Palace on this walking tour?

The Prince's Palace is the official residence of the Prince, so you view it from outside and photograph it from the vantage point atop the Rock of Monaco, where it commands views of the Mediterranean coastline.

How much of Monaco will I actually see in 2–3 hours?

The walking tour covers nearly the entire territory of the principality, passing the major attractions—Casino Square, the port, Monaco Old Town, the Oceanographic Museum and the Prince's Palace—plus hidden gems most visitors don't find on their own.

Is there time to stop and take photos during the tour?

Yes; the 2–3 hour duration includes time for photos, selfies and admiring views at each stop, and the guide sets a comfortable pace so you're not rushed between landmarks.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide offers tours in English or Russian, and you choose your preferred language when you book.