“My fairytale life is far from a fairy tale,” said Grace Kelly. On the tour, I will reveal to you the details of this life and help you understand the influence of the actress, princess and style icon on the fate and culture of Monaco. You will learn about her marriage to Rainier III and about their children as you explore iconic places: look at the Cathedral, admire the rose garden, see the Prince's Palace. Step by step, in the scenery of luxurious Monaco, you will discover the history of a woman and the peculiarities of the country in which she is so loved. Individual excursion for 1-5 people Duration 2 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes On foot Rating 3 on 2 reviews € 200 per excursion Price for 1-5 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
The joys and sorrows of the actress and princess By a strange whim of fate, the life of Grace Kelly was divided into two equal parts - 26 years before the wedding with Prince Rainier III of Monaco and 26 years after. I will tell you the main and the most interesting about both periods, I will share the unknown subjects that I have studied. Memories of childhood in Philadelphia, stories of a rich industrial father and the reasons for choosing an acting profession, successes and, of course, a chance acquaintance and life with Rainier, their children - you seem to really get to know this woman
Top attractions associated with Grace Kelly As you learn about the life of the princess, you will discover the history of Monaco - the old part of the Principality will become the backdrop for the stories. Explore the white marble Cathedral where Grace and Rainier were married and where they are buried (like all members of the Grimaldi family). We will pass by the Prince's Palace and take a look at the 1st floor of the City Hall, and I will tell you about the structure of our small country. We will talk about Grace's invaluable contribution to the fate of Monaco and the boundless love of the Monegasques for the princess, walking along the magnificent rose garden opened in memory of the princess. The legacy theme will continue at the Grace Kelly Charitable Foundation, where you will look at archival photographs.
Organizational details
- A visit to the cathedral is on the program, so choose closed clothes.
- If you are staying in Nice, then you can come to Monaco by bus number 100 (1.5 €, travel to the stop “Place d'Arme - Place d'Arme). It is faster and more convenient to get from Cannes by train, because there is no direct bus to the Principality (10 € one way).
Venue
Start of excursion to Place d'Armes. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
