My wife and I were part of an excursion to Monaco during a Viking Ocean Cruise this past November. We were outside the Palace when the Prince drove up to the Palace. Guess what he was driving? A Toyota Prius. We thought that was very interesting. The views of the harbor are stunning.

Fabulous building. If you go to Place du Palais, you can get very close to the palace building. It is set in a beautiful square. The changing of guard also occurs at 11.55am each day, but get there early to get a good space as it is crowded. Watch for the guards putting the chains up and you'll know where to stand to get a good view

We saw this place as we were visiting old town Monaco. Its a nice place. We didn’t enter due to time. Monaco is a nice place to visit. We took the train back from Menton to Monte-Carlo. I would add the trains in the South of France although relatively cheap to get to places, its an uncomfortable experience especially when travelling peak times, during the warmer season and with the risk of pickpocketers, its quite a nerve wracking experience!

Must climb to the top of the hill if you are able. It is quite a long climb however the steps are shallow, wide and you can keep having stops to catch your breath if needed. The view on the way up is beautiful. Palace and guards are well worth seeing especially the changing. It was really hot when we went so couldn’t stand long in the baking sun but lots of tree shade and refreshments Don’t miss it

Most people seem to just come for the view over the harbour which is amazing from here. Changing of the Guard is an interesting spectacle to see, takes place at 11.55 but get there early to get a good spot. We also really enjoyed going inside the Palace where you pass through various state rooms, bedrooms, halls and galleries. They are all very lavishly furnished as you'd expect, especially the grand throne room. Later on there's a room containing various pictures of Grace Kelly and her family. Some amazing frescoes on the ceilings and many works of art. The audio guide is good and explains a lot about the history.