Au Cœur de Monaco - guided tour of the Rocher
Guided tour of the Rocher – At the Origins of Monaco’s essence
Monaco-Ville, le Rocher – or A Roca for the Monegasque – is the historic and institutional heart of the Principality. As a place where tradition and modernity have been meeting for centuries, it was originally founded for strategic reasons. This iconic site embodies Monaco’s origins and the visionary heritage of its rulers.
Since François Grimaldi’s reign, the Lords, and later, the Princes of Monaco have managed to protect the Rocher at every pivotal moment in their history. Today, it continues to evolve and aims to gain influence and prominence, ensuring its ever more promising future.
This immersive walk across its centuries-old alleyways, where each stone tells a story, will transport you in time. Along the way, you will discover – or rediscover – Monaco in its most authentic self, with its architecture, traditions, anecdotes and legends, often overlooked by the public.
An invitation to dive into the Principality’s soul, where everything began.
Daghe!
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Tour departure point: Palace Square, in front of the Malizia statue
Price: €10
Reduced price: €5 for people over 65; under 26; and students
Free admission: for Monegasque nationals; children under 12; and people with disabilities and companion
