Nice's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration2h - 2h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Vieux Nice and Castle Hill without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day
• Hear from producer Riviera Bar Crawl Tours, a local tour company
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

What to expect

Old Town
Pass by

On this two-hour walking tour of Nice's Old Town, you’ll see the city’s most interesting sites.
Place Massena
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The tour starts on Place Masséna where I’ll shed light on the controversial Fontaine du Soleil, a fountain featuring a statue of Apollo.
Fontaine du Soleil
Pass by

While looking at the Fontaine du Soleil, find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day.
Esplanade Pompidou
Pass by

While standing in Esplanade Georges Pompidou, hear about the hyper-realistic style of painting called “Trompe-l’œil”, meaning “deceiving the eye”
Opera de Nice
Pass by

See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.
Pass by

Make your way through the city’s flower market to the Palais de Justice.
Palais de la Prefecture
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See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.
Palais de Justice
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Outside the Palais de Justice, I’ll tell you about one of France’s most famous criminals, Albert Spaggiari, who was also the mayor’s official photographer.
Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice
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You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Place Rossetti
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You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Promenade des Anglais
Pass by

On this tour, you'll have a chance to take in Nice’s iconic coastline and find out why it is called Promenade des Anglais.
Colline du Chateau
Pass by

On this tour, you'll have a chance to see breathtaking views of Old Nice from Castle Hill where our tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends on Castle Hill with stunning views across the city.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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$14.99 per person

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