Monaco Tours & Vacations
At this stage we don't have any organized trips to Monaco.
That said, Intrepid can create tailor-made tours to many destinations, including Monaco. Our fully customized trips still offer the same small group experiences with local leaders, but made just the way you want it. Simply fill out your details below and one of our travel specialists will be in touch. Or why not check out our tours in France?
About Monaco
Monaco conjures up images of princesses, high rollers and fast cars. And while this does seem like the land of the impossibly beautiful, its beauty is more than skin deep. Discover intricate cave networks, promenade along cliff tops and sip café au laits in centuries-old cafes. If you’ve ever wanted to know what a fairytale feels like, this is it.
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CAPITAL CITY
Monaco
POPULATION
36,700
CURRENCY
EUR
LANGUAGE
French
TIME ZONE
(GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
CALLING CODE
+377
ELECTRICITY
Type C (European 2-pin) Type E (French 2-pin, female earth)
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Best time to visit Monaco
Monaco basks in all that’s good about the Mediterranean. Hot summers are tempered by cool sea breezes and winters rarely get too cold. Plus you can enjoy sparkling sunshine year round with an average of only 60 rain days.
Geography and environment
Set on a small, but hilly ribbon of coast in France, Monaco is Europe’s second smallest independent state (after the Vatican). Beautiful buildings and perfect streets clamber up the hillside and down along the coast in a natural amphitheater - it’s as if Monaco’s natural beauty is on show. Italy is just a few miles away.
Top 5 High-Rolling Moments in Monaco
1. Putting it all on red
Put on your best Bond-esque outfit and head to the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Order a martini, hover at the tables and rub shoulders with the jetset.
2. Play at Royalty
Monaco’s 13th-century palace has been home to the Grimaldis for seven centuries. In between peaking at the throne room and watching the changing of the guard, keep an eye out for one of the resident princes or princesses.
3. Shop the Golden Circle
Do a spot of (window) shopping in Monte Carlo’s Golden Circle. This is where the big brands live and you’ll be surrounded by Chanel, Louis Vuitton and shoppers who arrive by Ferrari.
4. Café de Paris
This is a café where even the toilets are worth a photo. Stop by for a café au lait and see how the other half live.
5. Jardin Exotique
Even if prickly pears and cacti aren’t your cup of tea, the million-dollar views from these exotic gardens are something to write home about. While there, head underground to explore Monaco’s prehistoric cave network.
Further reading
| Title | Author |
| Monaco: A Novel | Eric Robert Morse |
| The Grimaldis of Monaco | Anne Edwards |
Monaco travel FAQs
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
We recommend that all travelers check with their government or national travel advisory organization for the latest information before departure. If traveling from the US, you can find helpful information from the US Department of State and the World Health Organization.
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Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travelers, regardless of their nationality.
We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.
For travelers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travelers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognizing personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.
Restaurants will include a service fee within the bill; however, tipping extra (while not absolutely necessary) is customary and will be appreciated by wait staff. Usually rounding up the bill or leaving spare change is sufficient. Feel free to tip more if the service has been exemplary or if you’re feeling generous.
Internet access is excellent in Monaco. Internet cafes can be found everywhere.
Monaco has excellent mobile phone coverage. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.
Monaco has western-style flushable toilets. Keep loose change handy to pay for public toilets.
Yes, tap water is considered safe to drink.
Credit cards are widely accepted.
There’s good access to ATMs in nearly all urban areas.