Private Tour of the Old Town and Castle Hill in Nice

5.0 (11 reviews) 2 h 30 min – 2 h 55 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min – 2 h 55 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: NICE IDEAL TOURS

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Support throughout the circuit and tourist guidance

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Monument du Centenaire

20 min

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.
Place Massena

20 min

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.
Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya

20 min Admission 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.
Old Town

one hour

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.
Colline du Chateau

30 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.