Enjoy a 3-hour historical tour through the labyrinth of narrow streets in the Old Town of Nice. Your local guide will take you to the heart of Nice's oldest and liveliest district, with its thousand Mediterranean scents. He'll explain the 2,500-year history of the County of Nice and its evolution from Greek foundation to the present day, through its medieval period under the House of Savoy, then the Belle Epoque since annexation to France.
Visit Old Nice with its monuments, noble palaces, typical market, Baroque churches and its most beautiful squares and small places. You'll have the pleasure of hearing many explanations and anecdotes about history, culture, architecture, street names, stores, best addresses and more. Finally, let's climb up to the castle hill to see the ruins of the old castle, the gardens, the waterfall, the monumental cemetery and magnificent views over Nice (by lift or stairs).
Visit Old Nice with its monuments, noble palaces, typical market, Baroque churches and its most beautiful squares and small places. You'll have the pleasure of hearing many explanations and anecdotes about history, culture, architecture, street names, stores, best addresses and more. Finally, let's climb up to the castle hill to see the ruins of the old castle, the gardens, the waterfall, the monumental cemetery and magnificent views over Nice (by lift or stairs).
- Colline du Chateau: The best park in Nice, beautifull panoramic views, trees, waterfall and ruins. Have many stories to tell about wars and events in Nice
- Old Town: Unique baroque ensemble in France, maze of tiny coloured streets and small squares, lovely façades of palaces and a lot of history. Very lively area
- Garibaldi Square: Unique and most beautifull square in Nice, symbol of the links and influence of Turin. Astonishing painted façade and the soul of Garibaldi dominating the atmosphere. A must in Nice
- Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate: Jewell of the best italian baroque architecture in Nice. Interesting legend of the Saint patron of Nice. Very neat, refurbished in 2014, beautifull cupula and chapels
- Palais de la Prefecture: One of the nicest building in the old town, astonishing façade, villa residence of dukes during century. Very interesting history
- Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur: Jewell of niçoise baroque, explosion of colours and stuccos, angels hanging everywhere
Included
- Professional local guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- 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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a bilingual guide
- Departure times could be flexible and depend on the bookings received. If you would like a different time and day departure, please specify in special requirements
