Private Tour of the Old Town and Castle Hill in Nice

5.0 (11 reviews) Nice, France
Duration2h 30m - 2h 55m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

It is a very varied and complete walking tour during which I will show you the jewels of Nice. Followed by recommendations.

During this tour, you will discover wonderful picturesque and colorful places, with magnificent architecture, narrow cobbled streets, countless restaurants, squares, churches, museums, cafes, wine bars, ice cream parlor.

The beautiful Place Masséna, the gardens and green spaces, the pedestrian zone, the Cours Saleya and the Promenade des Anglais will certainly not leave you indifferent. As they say, “Nissa la Bella” has crazy charm!

Still on foot, you will finish in style with breathtaking panoramic views from the top of the castle hill. The waterfall, the Promenade des Anglais, old Nice, the magnificent port and Mont Boron will be right before your eyes.

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Walking tour (FR/private)

Guided tour of Nice

Walking tour (English/private)

Guided tour of Nice

Walking tour (ESP/private)

Guided tour of Nice

What's included

  • Support throughout the circuit and tourist guidance
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Monument du Centenaire
    20m
    This is the right place to start our tour, where I will talk to you about the evolution of the city of Nice over the centuries. We will then head towards the famous Place Masséna and more precisely towards the Fountain of the Sun.
  2. Place Massena
    20m
    With its beautiful Piedmontese architecture and its fountain of the sun housing the famous statue of Apollo, Place Masséna is the indisputable and unmissable lungs of Nice.
  3. Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the famous Flower Market on Cours Saleya with its bright colors and sublime scents, presenting the flowers of the region, including the famous lavender. On Mondays, it's time for the antique market.
  4. Old Town
    1h
    I will show you the jewels of old Nice, its narrow cobbled streets, its alleys used to keep things cool in summer and warm in winter. You will contemplate the facades of its old buildings in pastel tones and you wander through its shops selling Nice soap, Provençal textiles, cheese, crafts and to all this is added the scent of spices and food. In this wonderful, picturesque and colorful place, you will discover countless restaurants, squares, churches, monuments, museums, cafes, wine bars and ice cream parlors.
  5. Colline du Chateau
    30m
    You will also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the top of the castle hill. You will discover the magical view over the entire Promenade des Anglais, the famous waterfall, the large green park on the one hand and the beautiful port of Nice and the magnificent view of the Mont Boron hill on the other.
    Nice, a story that says a lot.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting place for the excursion
“Centennial Monument.” It is located outside the Albert I garden, directly facing the sea. It is also 100 m from the Méridien hotel and the McDonald's.

End point

At the end of the tour, we will be at the top of the castle hill with a breathtaking view of old Nice.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Young people aged 17 and under are free accompanied by at least one adult.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (11)

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