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Walking Tour of Old Town and Castle Hill in Nice

5(11 reviews)Nice, France

2h43DurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityModerateLevel

About this experience

This walking tour explores the Old Town and Castle Hill of Nice, covering picturesque streets, architecture, and local attractions. Participants will visit Place Masséna, gardens, the pedestrian zone, Cours Saleya, and Promenade des Anglais. The tour concludes with panoramic views from Castle Hill, where sights include the waterfall, old Nice, the port, and Mont Boron. It is suitable for anyone interested in a thorough exploration of Nice's highlights. Note that this is a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes.

Itinerary

Monument du Centenaire

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

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

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

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

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.

What's included / not included

Support throughout the circuit and tourist guidance

Snacks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

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

Good to know

Young people aged 17 and under are free accompanied by at least one adult.

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