Monaco & Monte Carlo half day trip from Nice by night
About this activity
Highlights
- Spend an evening discovering the French Riviera & Monaco
- Explore prestigious Monaco
- Admire the illuminations of Monte Carlo & Monaco
Full description
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
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.
Included / Excluded
- 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
Meeting point
Start Location
Nice, France
Nice, Nice, France
Important information
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
Know 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
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!