The top things to do in Monaco after getting there include yacht charting and playing high amounts of money in the cassinos, but if you don’t have that much to spend, here are the best things for you.
Go to the beach
Start your day in one of Monaco’s most popular beaches, Larvotto, a free-to-the-public shore located just a short walk from Monte-Carlo Station.
Visit the Prince Palace and Lookout
Be at 11:55AM in the Princely Palace to see the daily changing of the guard. If you are up to visit the interior, the state apartments are typically open from March through October and you can tour the rooms for 8 euros. Do not forget to walk on the narrow streets of the old town just behind the Palace. The views from the nearby terraces are impressive, so take the chance to have a Monaco bier while enjoying the view.
Wander around the grand prix race track
The Monaco Grand Prix takes place there and during a walk through the city you can see the red and white paint on the ground demarcating the track. Several curves are clearly loaded with rubber from the brakes of Formula 1 cars. In addition to the scenario it is very common to hear the engines of Ferraris, Lamburghinis, Aston Martins and Bentleys roaring through the streets of Monte Carlo.
Take a look at the Monaco Cathedral
Popular because it contains the grave of Grace Kelly, the American actress-turned-princess of Monaco, the in interior of the cathedral can be visited free of charge daily from 8:30AM to 6PM.
Enjoy the cassino square and surroundings
Going to Monaco and not entering in the Monte Carlo Casino where many James Bond movies where filmed is not a possibility. Perhaps the attraction that best exemplifies Monaco’s capital city is its casino. To visit the Casino Monte Carlo, you must pay at least 10 euros that can be used in bets. It is strictly forbidden to take photos inside. In the square you can observe the magnificent gardens, luxurious shops and expensive cars.
Check one of the best aquariums in Europe
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I, a sea captain, contains more than 90 tanks, one of which is a shark lagoon. It feature also a whale skeleton and tickets cost between 11 and 14EUR.
And for last but not least have a look in the yachts anchored in Port Hercules the only deep-water port in Monaco!
