Private Monaco by Night from Nice: La Turbie Sunset, Old Town & F1 Circuit
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
7
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Partially guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English, French
Age Requirement
6 - 80 Ages
About this tour
Discover Monaco on a 5-hour private night tour from Nice. Watch the sunset over the Principality from La Turbie, then explore Monaco’s illuminated Old Town and see the Cathedral where Princess Grace is buried. Drive along the famous Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit and finish your evening in Monte Carlo’s Casino Square. Along the way, learn about the Grimaldi family and Monaco’s rich history.
Route
- 1NiceEuropeFranceStart
- 2La TurbieEuropeFranceAlpes-Maritimes
- 3Monaco Ville (le Rocher)EuropeMonaco
- 4Monaco Grand PrixEuropeMonaco
- 5Monte CarloEuropeMonaco
- 6NiceEuropeFranceEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Departure from Nice: Pickup at your accommodation (18:00) – 40 minutes
Your private driver-guide picks you up in Nice and drives east along the coast and up to La Turbie, with scenic views of the Riviera on the way.
1. La Turbie: Sunset Views over Monaco – 40 minutes (18:40–19:20)
Stop at La Turbie, home of the Roman Trophée d’Auguste, to admire sunset views over the Principality as Monaco’s evening lights begin to appear.
Transfer to Monaco-Ville – 20 minutes
2. Monaco-Ville: Old Town and Grimaldi Heritage – 1 hour 30 minutes (19:40–21:10)
Explore Monaco-Ville, the historic heart of the Principality and home of the Grimaldi family. Admire the illuminated exterior of the Prince’s Palace, see St. Nicholas Cathedral, where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III are buried, and stroll through the Old Town’s medieval streets.
3. Monaco Grand Prix Circuit: Scenic Night Drive – 15 minutes (21:10–21:25)
Follow part of the famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit after dark. Pass Sainte-Dévote, the tunnel and the harbourfront, with views of Monaco’s waterfront lights and yachts.
4. Monte-Carlo: Casino Square – 55 minutes (21:25–22:20)
End the evening at Casino Square, surrounded by the Monte-Carlo Casino, the Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris. Enjoy time to take in the atmosphere before the return drive.
Return to Nice: Drop-off at your accommodation – 40 minutes (22:20–23:00)
Trip includes
Included
Your driver-guide is a local professional who lives on the Riviera and drives these roads every day. They speak English and French, and they share the stories, history and practical tips behind each stop as you go.
They know when each place is quietest, where the best views are and which local spots are worth your time, so the day runs smoothly at your pace.
Please note: this is a private driver-guide service. Your driver-guide is not a licensed site guide, so guided interior visits are led by the venues’ own staff where they are offered.
Guiding Method
Partially guided
English
FrenchYou travel in a Mercedes V-Class, a spacious, air-conditioned people carrier with comfortable seating for up to 7 guests and room for luggage, with large windows for the views.
The car is cleaned inside and out before every tour. Cold bottled water is on board for every guest. The tour is private, so only your group is in the vehicle.
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Nice
Professional, English-speaking driver
Important: All passengers must bring Passport or ID card
Enjoy air-conditioned travel with complimentary bottled water on board
Fuel, tolls and parking fees included
Excluded
Pickup and drop-off from Cannes or Antibes are available on request for an additional cost.
As our fleet is based in Nice, a flat €150 surcharge applies for pick-ups and drop-offs in Cannes/Antibes to cover the additional vehicle transfer.
Custom Logistics: If your tour starts in Cannes but concludes in Nice, please contact us for an adjusted quote, as only a single transfer fee may apply.
Entrance fees to the Casino de Monte-Carlo (optional visit)
Personal expenses and purchases
Pick-up and drop-off outside Nice (available with surcharge)
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Make this journey exclusively yours
By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
Personal
Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected
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Professional
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Privacy
Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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