Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France

5.0 (21 reviews) Menton, France
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Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Walking tour of Menton town centre, old town and graveyard, with panoramic views (option: visit the town's most incredible botanical park!

An unforgettable & unusual walk to discover the city centre's well-known & unknown monuments, with their diverse architectural styles with emphasis on fantasy & exoticism. We'll then get immerse in the Baroque splendours: maze of cobbled streets and narrow stairways in the splendid old town. Finally, let's admire panoramas from hilltop cemeteries (historic castle & memorial importance in World Wars & African combatants)

A poetic walk echoing our 5 senses to discover Menton (the well-named Pearl of the Côte d'Azur), the French capital of citrus fruits and lemons, and the sunniest town in France, nestling at the foot of the mountains and bathed by the Mediterranean. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste local products (specialities from Menton, citrus products, olive oils, etc.) and meet craftsmen (earthenware) or artists (painters).

Options

Menton is dement! Walking Tour Old Town

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Walking Tour + Botanical Park

Guided Visit of the botanical : Guided Visit of the botanical park with explanations of a passionate guide (entrance fees included)
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Guided Walking tour of Menton city center & Old Town + Visit of the botanical park with professional guide

What's included

  • Entrance and visit of the botanical garden
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guided Walking tour in the Old Town with a professional guide
  • Private transportation
  • Food or drinks

What to expect

  1. Casino Barriere de Menton
    Pass by
    Let's start with the view over this symbol of Menton nightlife and leisure
  2. Menton
    1h 30m
    We will pass through the Essentials districts of the Pearl of the French Riviera, from Belle Epoque Palaces to the pedestrian area and then up to the medieval town, Historic House of Grimaldi Family, probably the most colorful and surprising of the French Riviera, until the Old Port and its sail boats
  3. Basilica St. Michel
    20m
    After visiting the nicest districts in Menton city center, with remarkable Belle Epoque & Art Nouveau architecture, we will pass in front of the Town Hall, have a look on the beautifull building hosting the market of Menton (morning), we will visit the most known pedestrian street full of nice squares, shops and attractions before to enter in the center of the Old Town & its impressive main church, a must of the baroque architecture!
  4. Cemetery of the Old Chateau
    15m
    One of the greatest panoramic point over the roofs of the Old Town & the wonderfull bay of Menton. The monumental cementery offer as well beautiful monumental graves and havemany stories to tell us
  5. Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh - Menton
    1h · Admission ticket included
    + IF OPTION BOTANICAL PARK +1H: Let's visit the most surprising luxrious garden in the most known French Riviera's city known to be the sunniest city of France and the queen of the botanical parks. You will be amazed by the biodiversity of fragrances, flowers, fruits, lagoon, water-lilies, tropical forests & more. With explanation by a passionate of botanic

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the guide at 3pm at :

Gare de Menton (Gare ferroviaire)
Place De La Gare, 06500 Menton
(just in front of the Train Station's main entrance (outside), right side when you look the building in front)

The guide will have a blue sign Nice Creative Tours.

End point

5mn walk to the train station "Menton-Garavan"

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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