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Nice's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.5(2 reviews)Nice, France
2h15DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Vieux Nice and Castle Hill independently. It is suitable for travelers who prefer to navigate at their own pace and may not be ideal for those looking for a guided experience. The tour lasts approximately two hours but can be extended as you choose, giving you full control over your schedule. You will have unlimited access to the tour both before and after your booking date and can also use a virtual tour option from home. After booking, you will receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code. To begin the tour, download the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app will provide directions to the starting point. Once there, you can start the audio with headphones, and the app will use GPS for automatic playback and turn-by-turn directions, also functioning offline.
Itinerary
1
Old Town
On this two-hour walking tour of Nice's Old Town, you’ll see the city’s most interesting sites.
2
Place Massena
The tour starts on Place Masséna where I’ll shed light on the controversial Fontaine du Soleil, a fountain featuring a statue of Apollo.
3
Fontaine du Soleil
While looking at the Fontaine du Soleil, find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day.
4
Opera de Nice
See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.
5
Palais de la Prefecture
See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.
6
Palais de Justice
Outside the Palais de Justice, I’ll tell you about one of France’s most famous criminals, Albert Spaggiari, who was also the mayor’s official photographer.
7
Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice
You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.
8
Place Rossetti
You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.
9
Promenade des Anglais
On this tour, you'll have a chance to take in Nice’s iconic coastline and find out why it is called Promenade des Anglais.
10
Colline du Chateau
On this tour, you'll have a chance to see breathtaking views of Old Nice from Castle Hill where our tour ends.
What's included / not included
Lifetime access to this tour in EnglishVoiceMap app for Android and iOSOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphonesTransportationFood and drink
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route.
Traveller reviews
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