Dive into Nice's compelling history. Hear insider stories about the Nice Town Hall, the Nice Cathedral, and more. Learn about Niçoise delicacies at a local flower market.

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Duration 135 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Explore the winding alleyways of the Old Town
Walk through a popular local market
Mount Castle Hill for sweeping views of the sea

Full description

The stunning Old Town of Nice (known locally as Le Vieux Nice) is a lovely honeycomb of narrow streets, dotted with beautiful baroque churches, boutique shops and charming restaurants — hidden gems can be found around every corner. It’s a hive of activity with vibrant squares, buzzing both day and night. After meeting your guide at the Place Massena Square fountain, head past architectural masterpieces such as Nice Town Hall, the Opera House, and Palais de la Prefecture. Explore the Palace of Justice Square and Rosetti Square, where Nice Cathedral is situated, before discovering the bustling Cours Saleya market. Amble down the famous Promenade des Anglais, the Port of Old Nice, Belanda’s Tower, and the final destination of the historic Castle Hill. During the tour, you will have a short break at a flower market, where you can learn about local delicacies and purchase handcrafted gifts and flowers. Here, you can also take a quick trip to the restroom to freshen up before continuing the tour.

Includes

2-hours guided city tour through the Old City/Castle Hill

Personal purchases
Food or drink

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The Fountain Of the Sun. You can spot your guide wearing a yellow t-shirt.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Water

Not allowed

Oversize luggage
Luggage or large bags
Alcohol and drugs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 48 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Chris was a great guide - extremely knowledgeable & has a very good sense of humor! The walk was extremely insightful & he gave us some great tips about not just the old town but also about the entire Côte d’Azur - he even helped us after the trip - we recommend him to whoever wants to have a great walking experience in Nice!

May 15, 2021

We absolutely enjoyed the Nice tour with our guide Chris! His historical and inside knowledge was great and he seemed to really enjoy doing these tours, which made it great fun for us as well. We're very greatful for his recommendations (traditional niçois food as well as shops, bars and restaurants). We were also quite lucky, as we had a (totally unexpected) exclusive tour, since we were the only ones who booked for this day. We really, really enjoyed it!

February 16, 2020

Excellent overview

We were 2 couples with only 1 day to explore Nice and our tour with Chris was a perfect way to do it. Chris kept us interested and engaged throughout the tour with historical facts and humorous stories. We really felt as if we saw the best of Nice in this easy paced and well thought out tour. Chris is a natural guide who will do well in this business.

October 14, 2019

Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

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