Landmark
Circuit de Monaco
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The Circuit de Monaco is one of the most famous and challenging street circuits in motorsport, hosting the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix annually. The 3.337-kilometer track winds through the narrow, undulating streets of Monte Carlo, featuring tight corners, elevation changes, and iconic sections like the Fairmont Hairpin and the tunnel. Unlike permanent racetracks, the circuit is assembled from public roads, which are closed for the race weekend. During the rest of the year, visitors can walk or drive the circuit, experiencing the same turns and gradients as the drivers. The atmosphere during race week is electric, with yachts in the harbor and grandstands lining the streets. Even outside race season, the circuit is a pilgrimage site for motorsport fans, offering photo opportunities at famous spots like the Loews Hairpin (now Fairmont) and the swimming pool complex.
Don't miss
- Fairmont Hairpin: The slowest corner in F1, with tight turning
- The Tunnel: A dark, high-speed section under the Fairmont hotel
- Swimming Pool Complex: A fast chicane section by the waterfront
- Start/Finish line on the harbor front, with views of the yachts
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Circuit de Monaco
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way in2-Hour Guided Tour of Monaco with a certified guide4.6★ · 30 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$54 per personSee dates →
Most bookedMonaco Formula 1 Walking Tour - The Inside Track Monaco F14.9★ · 1,241 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$64 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMonaco Like a Local: Private VIP Walking Tour of Casino & Palace5★ · 13 travelers3–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$169 per personSee dates →More attractions in Monte Carlo