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Nice: Old Town Food Tour with 12 Tastings & Local Wine

5(28 reviews)Nice, France
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will embark on a 3-hour walking tour through Nice's Old Town, sampling over 12 traditional dishes, including socca, pissaladière, and tourte de blettes. The tour includes 2 glasses of local wine and aims to provide insight into the city's culinary history spanning 3,000 years. The experience is designed for small groups, allowing for personal interactions with the host and fellow guests. It is suitable for travellers interested in exploring the local food culture deeply. Note that the focus is on tasting and storytelling, providing context for each dish without any additional activities beyond the food experience.

Itinerary

1

Garibaldi Square

Meet your guide in front of the Garibaldi monument and discover Nice’s fascinating Italian past. Learn how the city’s changing borders, Mediterranean trade and Niçois identity shaped its distinctive cuisine before beginning your food journey through the Old Town.

2

Place Saint-Francois

Pause in the heart of the Old Town to experience its lively neighbourhood atmosphere and discover how local ingredients, family recipes and culinary traditions have been passed down through generations.

3

Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya

Explore Nice’s celebrated food and flower market, surrounded by colourful stalls and elegant historic buildings. Discover seasonal Provençal produce, regional flavours and the ingredients that define Mediterranean cooking.

4

Place Rossetti

Finish your culinary walk in one of the Old Town’s most charming squares, overlooked by the Baroque Sainte-Réparate Cathedral. Enjoy a final sweet taste while hearing stories about local traditions, religious celebrations and everyday life in historic Nice.

What's included / not included

Your local hostStories about Nice, its food, history and traditionsAlcoholic beveragesSnacksLocal recommendations for the rest of your stay
Hotel pickup and drop-offAdditional food and drinks not included in the itineraryGratuities

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with food allergies, gluten intolerance, nut allergies

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