Step inside the gilded heart of the Belle Époque, where European royalty and screen legends have staked fortunes. The Casino de Monte-Carlo is the definitive Monte Carlo icon — opulent, theatrical, and utterly bucket-list.
What to expect
The ornate atrium sets the tone immediately: gilded ceiling mosaics, sculpted nymphs, and the faint click of chips. The Grands Salons Européens open for daytime tours, revealing neoclassical interiors unchanged since Charles Garnier's era. From 2 PM the roulette wheels spin, and the Salons Privés — reserved for serious players — provide an atmosphere of hushed, high-stakes theatre. Dress code is strictly smart-elegant; jackets are the norm after dusk.
Good to know
The Casino is a short walk from Port Hercule up the hill via Casino Square. Daytime visits require a passport (no Monaco residents admitted). Pre-book private salon access via SBM concierge. All-aboard times in Monaco are typically early evening, giving ample time for a pre-dinner session.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Monte Carlo — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Monte Carlo
- Prince's Palace of Monaco: State Apartments & Changing of Guard
- Musée Océanographique de Monaco: Rooftop & Deep-Sea Collections
- Èze Village & Fragonard Perfumery: Medieval Heights of the Riviera
- Collection de Voitures Anciennes: Prince Rainier's Legendary Garage
- Monaco Superyacht & Coastal Charter: The Principality from the Sea