Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Enjoy a historical 3-hour tour through the labyrinth of narrow streets of Old Nice. Your local guide will take you in the heart of the oldest and bustling district of Nice with a thousand Mediterranean fragrances. He will explain 2 500 years of history of the County of Nice and its evolution from the Greek foundation until today through its medieval period under the House of Savoy and its Belle Epoque since the annexation of France. Visit the Old Nice with its old Arch, houses and typical market. Then, continue to explore the old town and receive many explanations about the architecture, the name of the streets, the shops, etc. Finally, climb up to Castle Hill to observe the ruins of the old castle, the gardens and the wonderful view over Nice.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please notify your preference for the departure time, specially for groups of more than 6 people. Departure times are flexible and depend on the bookings received. If you would like a different time and day departure, please specify in special requirements

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Castle Hill of Nice

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

Place Garibaldi

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

Admission Ticket Not Included

Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur

Jewell of niçoise baroque, explosion of colours and stuccos, angels hanging everywhere


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • In front of "Castel Plage", big sign CASTEL, just in front of Hotel Suisse, the first stairs going to the beach (Private Beach and restaurant in summer) Sunset & Nighlife Tips Option 6.30pm departure at Place Garibaldi, in front of the big sculpture

End Points

  • Could change according to guides and customers (Place Garibaldi or Place Rossetti)

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 51 reviews

What do other 51 guests say about Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Michael_H
5
Mar 2024
Love hearing about the history Nice. Very interesting tour walk, very pleasant guide. Laura was excellent.
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Nas_R
5
Nov 2023
Great walking tour with Lara, really informative and interesting coveted so much of the city and Lara was really friendly, highly recommend
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Elaine_O
5
Oct 2023
Lara was knowledgeable and very pleasant. We appreciated that it was a small group - we were only 4. We would recommend her.

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Professional local guide
Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please notify your preference for the departure time, specially for groups of more than 6 people. Departure times are flexible and depend on the bookings received. If you would like a different time and day departure, please specify in special requirements