Port Hercule and Monaco seen from above, where cruise ships dock or tender

Monaco Shore Excursions: Your Private Day from Port Hercule

When your ship calls at Monaco, Riviera Come True meets you at Port Hercule with a local French guide and a luxury 8-seater van reserved for your party alone. In one port day you can see the Rock and the Prince’s Palace, Monte-Carlo and Casino Square, then climb to Eze or follow the Corniche roads toward Menton and Italy. Every tour is fully customized to you: it is your day, and everything is possible. Your day is designed personally around your wishes. For cruise guests, we will always do what it takes to bring you back to your ship at least one hour before departure or the last tender.

Monaco port at a glance

Port	Port Hercule, the deep-water harbor below the Rock of Monaco.
Dock or tender	Both. Luxury and premium ships up to 250 meters and 1,250 passengers dock at the sea wall; larger ships anchor and tender.
Where we meet you	At the cruise terminal or the tender landing. We confirm the exact point before your day.
Getting back	At least one hour before departure or the last tender.
Classic day	Monaco-Ville, Monte-Carlo and Eze.
Your guide	A local French guide with more than 15 years of experience. Our guides speak English, French, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Chinese.
Staying in Monaco?	Private tours of Monaco and the Eastern Riviera start from your hotel or villa.

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Docked or tendered: how you come ashore in Monaco

Port Hercule sits at the foot of the Rock, right in the heart of the Principality. Monaco now accepts only luxury and premium ships at its semi-floating sea wall, up to 250 meters and 1,250 passengers. If yours is one of them, you walk off through the cruise terminal and your guide is waiting.

Larger ships anchor offshore and tender passengers into port. When the berth is busy or the sea is rough, a docked call can switch to tenders on the day, so we follow your ship’s plan and meet you wherever you come ashore.

What can we see on a Monaco shore excursion?

Monaco-Ville, on the Rock: the Prince’s Palace and the lanes of the Old Town.
Monte-Carlo: Casino Square, the harbor and the streets of the Grand Prix circuit.
The Oceanographic Museum, set on the cliff above the sea.
Eze: the medieval village perched 430 meters above the Mediterranean.
La Turbie: the Roman monument and views down over Monaco.
Menton: the lemon capital of France, with its Old Town and gardens by the Italian border.
The three Corniche roads: the Lower, Middle and Grand Corniche, cut into the cliffs between Nice and Monaco.

Monaco shore excursion ideas

Monaco and Eze. The Old Town and the Palace, Monte-Carlo and Casino Square, a drive along the Grand Prix circuit, then up to the medieval village of Eze.
Monaco on foot. A walking tour of the Rock, the harbor and Monte-Carlo with your guide, using the van only where the hills call for it.
Menton and the Grand Corniche. Along the coast to Menton, then back along the Grand Corniche with views over the whole Principality.
Three countries in one day. France, Monaco and Italy, with your own guide and no fixed timetable.
Monaco, Eze and Nice. A full day west along the Corniche roads to Nice’s Old Town and the Promenade des Anglais.

Quiet corners of Monaco most passengers miss

Most passengers see the Casino and the Palace square and return to the ship. Your guide will also show you the rose garden in Fontvieille, the Japanese Garden on the Monte-Carlo seafront and the viewpoint at La Turbie, where the whole Principality lies below you.

Staying in Monaco or nearby?

This page is for cruise guests. If you are staying in a hotel or private villa, see private tours of Monaco and the Eastern Riviera: we collect you at your door anywhere in Monaco or along the Riviera.

Why choose a private Monaco shore excursion?

Local experts. Exclusively local French guides with more than 15 years of experience, never seasonal drivers from abroad.
Your party alone. Our luxury 8-seater van with Wi-Fi, water and air conditioning, or on foot as a walking tour. Another car is possible on request.
No wasted minutes. No stop-and-go, no tourist traps and no commission stops, and no perfume or chocolate factory or olive mill unless you ask for one.
Proven. More than 300 five-star reviews on Tripadvisor, and discretion is part of everything we do.

See why travelers choose Riviera Come True and how a private excursion compares with the ship’s tour.

Monaco shore excursion questions

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Monaco?

Both. Luxury and premium ships up to 250 meters and 1,250 passengers can dock at the sea wall in Port Hercule. Larger ships anchor offshore and tender passengers ashore.

Will we be back aboard on time in Monaco?

Yes. For cruise guests, we will always do what it takes to bring you back to your ship at least one hour before departure or the last tender. We have never made a guest miss their ship.

How much time do you need for Monaco?

Monaco’s highlights fit comfortably in a half day. A full day adds Eze, La Turbie, Menton, the Corniche roads or the Italian Riviera.

Can we visit Eze on a Monaco shore excursion?

Yes. Eze sits on the Middle Corniche between Monaco and Nice, and it pairs naturally with the Palace, Monte-Carlo and Casino Square.

Can we go to Italy from Monaco?

Yes. The Italian border is just beyond Menton, so France, Monaco and Italy fit into one private day.

Can we see Monaco on foot?

Yes. Monaco-Ville, the harbor and Monte-Carlo are close together, so many guests see the Principality as a walking tour with their guide.

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Plan your private day from Monaco

Tours are by enquiry only. Email info@rivieracometrue.com, call or WhatsApp +33 7 88 88 88 01, or send us your enquiry online. Tell us your date, your ship or where you are staying, your group size and what you love, and we will reply in under 24 hours with an itinerary designed personally for your party.