Monaco & Monte Carlo half day trip from Nice

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Highlights

  • Spend an evening discovering the French Riviera & Monaco

  • Explore prestigious Monaco

  • Admire the illuminations of Monte Carlo & Monaco

Summary

From Nice, depart for Monaco & Monte Carlo on this private evening tour. Drive along the French Riviera seacoast and admire villages and panoramic views. Free time in Monaco, visit Casino square, Café de Paris and Grand Casino.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (0-99 years)
€610.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Meet your English speaking local guide

In the end of the afternoon, we will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Nice. Meet your English speaking tour guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the evening with you. Then, board your premium A/C vehicle and begin your private tour. Start to make your way to French Riviera and the principality of Monaco.

Program & Itinerary

07:00 PM : Pick up in Nice and depart for Monte Carlo

07:15 PM :Drive along the scenic coastal road
07:30 PM : Arrive in Monte Carlo
07:45 PM : Panoramic tour of Monte Carlo & Monaco
08:00 PM : Free time for personal discovery and dinner (at own expense)

11:30 PM : Depart from Monaco

A bit of History about Monaco

Historically, Monaco was part of France, but in 1215, it became a colony of Genoa (Italy) through a land grant from Emperor Henry VI. The Grimaldi family settled in Monaco in 1297 and ancestors of the family have controlled the principality for over 715 years now.

In 1419, the Grimaldi family acquired Monaco from the French ruling family of Aragon. Monaco has since been under Spanish, Italian and Sardinian protection. In 1793, French revolutionary troops captured Monaco, keeping it until 1814, when the Grimaldi family returned to power. Today, Monaco is governed by a constitutional monarchy, but is a protectorate of France.

In 1949, Prince Rainier III ascended to the throne of Monaco and married the beautiful American actress, Grace Kelly in 1956. Prince Rainier III played an important role in bringing economic prosperity to the area and his wife played a large part in promoting the arts and bringing glamour to the small nation. Together, they had three children, Caroline, Albert and Stephanie. 

Reach Monaco

Once you arrive in Monaco, enjoy a panoramic tour to get your bearings. Drive along the F1 Grand Prix track, admire the Casino square, the Café de Paris, the Marina and drop off near the Palace to take some pictures. Then it will be time for you to enjoy your evening in the chic atmosphere on Monaco. Dine in one of the prestigious restaurants of the Principality (at own expense) then why not try your luck at the Grand Casino. Please note that admission is around 20€ per person and that there are strict codes for entering Casinos.

Return to Nice

As your evening ends in Monaco, it will be time for us to take you back to your hotel in Nice. 

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What’s included?

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • Visits as mentionned

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Travel in premium, spacious minivans

  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums

  • Meals and drinks

  • Personal insurance and expenses

  • Gratuities for the guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us

  • This product is on request.

  • This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Before you go

  • Tour available all year round, except during Grand Prix of Monaco

  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request

  • Currency is in Euros

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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