Walking Tour in the Old Town of Menton France

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Very colored Menton Old Town (Panoramic) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Very colored Menton Old Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Nice Creative Tours

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance and visit of the botanical garden
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Guided Walking tour in the Old Town with a professional guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Food or drinks

Itinerary

Casino Barriere de Menton

Passing by

Let's start with the view over this symbol of Menton nightlife and leisure
Menton

1 h 30 min

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
Basilica St. Michel

20 min

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!
Cemetery of the Old Chateau

15 min

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
Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh - Menton

one hour Admission 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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"

Using your ticket

Walking tour recommended with good physical conditions (4km)

Meeting point Palais de l'Europe, 8 avenue Boyer, Menton. Just next the main entrance, in front of the Tourism Office of Menton (info point), the guide will have a blue sign and a hat

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

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