Cannes' Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Cannes’ story doesn’t start with red carpets and flashbulbs. Its tale is one of transformation, from an obscure settlement to a beacon of high society.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover everything from Cannes’ most historical sites in the Le Suquet neighborhood, to the glitz and glamour of the Film Festival. You’ll also hear fascinating tales about Cannes’ most notorious characters.

On this hour-long tour, you’ll pass by Fragonard, one of the world’s oldest perfume houses, which originated in nearby Grasse. Take in the Statue of Lord Brougham, and learn about the father of modern Cannes. And find four hidden murals dedicated to cinema, including Mur Peint Hôtel de la Plage and Les Murs Peints Cinéma Cannes

By the end of the tour on Boulevard de la Croisette, you’ll have unlocked secrets about the city’s art, history, and vibrant social scene, making for an unforgettable exploration of the city.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    This self-guided audio tour starts outside the CannOlive store at the edge of the New Town and Old Town. There, you’ll hear the secrets of Cannes’ past while meandering through its picturesque cobblestone streets.
  2. Marche Forville
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    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have an opportunity to stroll through Marché Forville, where locals buy fresh produce and artisanal goods.
  3. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Chapelle of the Misericorde of Cannes. You'll learn about the church as you walk.
  4. Eglise Notre Dame d'Esperance
    Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll enjoy breathtaking city and sea views while taking in the impressive Église Notre Dame d’Espérance (Our Lady of Hope church).
  5. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll learn how two monks founded a monastery on the beautiful Lerins Islands just off of Cannes, and see Château de la Castre, the castle they built.
  6. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass through the main square, Alle de la Liberte, on your way to Cannes Port. You'll also hear about the crucial role the port played in the city’s development.
  7. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll stroll along the Cannes Walk of Fame, where you’ll find names like Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, and even Paul McCartney.
  8. Boulevard De La Croisette
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    As you make your way to Boulevard de la Croisette where this self-guided tour ends, you’ll learn how the historical Le Suquet district was built on a Roman military camp on the hill. Long before it became a hotspot for the rich and famous, it was a sleepy fishing village

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at 20 Rue Venizelos. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends on Boulevard de la Croissette near the La Plage du Majestic.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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