Hours Ashore

9 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Monaco

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime.

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Sights

Oceanographic Museum

An aquarium and museum of the sea in a grand building on the cliff edge, with a rooftop terrace. Open every day except 25 December and the Grand Prix weekend.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 8 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

2
Beaches & parks

Saint-Martin Gardens

Shady paths and sea views along the cliffs of the Rock, between the museum and the cathedral.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 10 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

3
Sights

The Prince's car collection

Prince Rainier III's collection of classic and racing cars, on the harbour front.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 10 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

4
Sights

Monte-Carlo Casino & Casino Square

The ornate casino and its gardens, surrounded by grand hotels and cafés. Check the casino's site for daytime visiting hours and the entry rules.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 10 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

5
Sights

Monaco Cathedral

A white stone cathedral on the Rock where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III are buried.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 11 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

6
Sights

Prince's Palace & palace square

The Grimaldi family's palace on the Rock, with cannons, views over both harbours and a changing of the guard just before noon. The State Apartments reopen in spring 2027.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 12 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

7
Food & drink

La Condamine market

A local market square with stalls outside and a food hall inside, a good stop for a light lunch.

⏱ 40 min visit🚶 13 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

8
Beaches & parks

Jardin Exotique

Cacti and succulents on a cliff high above the city, with a cave you can visit on a guided tour. Open daily except the Grand Prix weekend, 19 November and 25 December.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 15 min by bus from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime

9
Beaches & parks

Japanese Garden

A calm, carefully kept garden with ponds and a tea house, beside the sea.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 16 min walk from the Digue Rainier III cruise berth and gare maritime