Booking Tips

Beautiful villa and gardens in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Tickets available at the door, but booking online saves a few euros.

Hours: Daily 10am-6pm (until 7pm July-Aug). Closed mid-Nov to early Feb.

Tip: Gardens are most beautiful in spring. Morning visits are cooler and less crowded.

Tickets available at entrance. Can get busy mid-day in summer, but rarely with long waits.

Hours: Daily 10am-7pm (until 8pm July-Aug).

Tip: Combine with Monaco Palace Guard change at 11:55am if visiting in morning.

Free entry, no reservation needed. Located in Cimiez neighborhood—peaceful and rarely crowded.

Hours: Wed-Mon 10am-6pm. Closed Tuesdays and Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25.

Tip: Combine with the nearby Roman ruins and Franciscan monastery gardens.

Small museum in Château Grimaldi. Tickets at door, rarely crowded.

Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm Sept-June). Closed Mondays.

Tip: The terrace sculpture garden has beautiful sea views—worth the visit alone.

Public beaches are free, but many people rent loungers and umbrellas from private beach clubs. Book ahead in summer or arrive early.

Hours: Beach clubs typically open 9am-7pm (May-Sept). Some year-round.

Tip: Public beaches have free access but bring your own towel. Private sections offer loungers (€15-30/day), showers, and restaurants. Most beach clubs accept walk-ins or you can call ahead to reserve.

This is one of the easiest Mediterranean airports for public transit if you're staying along the coast.

To Nice: Tram Line 2 is usually the simplest and cheapest route from the airport into central Nice.

To Monaco/Cannes/Antibes: Use tram or short transfer to Nice Saint-Augustin station, then TER regional trains.

Taxis/Car Service: Convenient but can be expensive, especially for Monaco or Cannes during peak traffic.

Should you prebook? Recommended for late arrivals, group trips, or hotel check-ins outside regular train/tram hours.

My recommendation: Use tram + regional train for coastal towns; reserve a private transfer only when timing or luggage makes transit impractical.

☁️ Best overall: public transit for coast-to-coast moves, prebooked car for late-night arrivals

Frequent trains connect Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and coastal towns. Tickets available at stations—no advance booking needed for regional trains.

Regional trains (TER): €4-8 for most coastal routes. Runs every 15-30 minutes during the day.

Nice to Monaco: 20 minutes, €4.10. Nice to Cannes: 30 minutes, €7. Antibes in between.

Multi-day pass: Zou! Pass offers unlimited regional train travel for 1-7 days (€10-50). Good value if making 3+ trips.

Tip: Buy tickets from machines at the station (credit card accepted). Validate before boarding or risk a fine.

My recommendation: Trains are perfect for Nice, Monaco, Cannes, and Antibes. Rent a car only if exploring inland villages (Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence). Coastal towns are walkable with frequent trains—no parking stress.

Multi-attraction pass covering museums, guided tours, and activities across Nice, Monaco, Cannes, and more. Available as 24h, 48h, or 72h passes.

Includes: Entry to 20+ attractions including Monaco Oceanographic Museum, Villa Ephrussi, perfume factories in Grasse, Nice museums, boat tours, and guided walking tours.

Pricing: 24h pass (~€26), 48h (~€38), 72h (~€56). Kids under 18 get discounted rates.

Worth it? Yes if you're hitting 3+ paid attractions per day. Skip it if you prefer a slower pace or free activities.