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Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château
4.9(245 reviews)Nice, France
2h30DurationEnglish, FrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
Experience a walking tour through Nice, exploring the old town and Coline du Château. This tour includes visits to various landmarks such as Place Massena, Cours Saleya, and the Promenade des Anglais, showcasing the city's architecture, narrow streets, and vibrant atmosphere. You'll also ascend to the castle hill for panoramic views of the waterfall, old Nice, the port, and Mont Boron. This tour is suitable for those who enjoy walking and want to discover the charm of Nice. It may not be ideal for individuals with mobility issues, as it involves navigating cobbled streets and climbing. The duration of the tour ranges from 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the group's pace. Private tour requests can be made by message, and French language tours are available for private bookings.
Itinerary
1
Monument du Centenaire
This is the right place to start our tour, where I will tell you about the evolution of the city of Nice over the centuries... We will then head towards the famous Place Massena and more precisely towards the Fountain of the Sun.
2
Place Massena
With its beautiful Piedmontese architecture and its fountain of the sun housing the famous statue of Apollo, Place Masséna is the indisputable and essential lungs of Nice.
3
Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
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. Mondays are the time for the antique market.
4
Old Town
I will show you around the jewels of old Nice, its narrow cobbled streets, its alleys used to keep the cool in summer and the heat in winter. You will contemplate the facades of its old buildings in pastel tones and you will wander in its shops selling Nice soap, Provencal textiles, cheese, crafts and all this is added the scent of spices and food. In this marvelous picturesque and colorful place, you will discover countless restaurants, squares, churches, monuments, museums, cafes, wine bars, ice cream parlors… The beautiful Place Massena, the green spaces, the Cours Saleya with its flower market, the exceptional architectural heritage, the pedestrian streets and the Promenade des Anglais will certainly not leave you indifferent.
5
Colline du Chateau
You will also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the top of the castle hill. You will discover the magical view of 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 hill of Mont Boron on the other hand. Nice, a story that says a lot...
What's included / not included
Accompaniment throughout the circuit and tourist guidance
Snacks
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- This is a 2h50 walking tour. It is better to have very comfortable shoes. There are some small climbs along the circuit.
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