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Nice: Private Guided Tour by Electric Bike Taxi

1. Nice: Private Guided Tour by Electric Bike Taxi

Discover Nice's history and heritage in a special way as you are taken through the city by a professional driver. Hear anecdotes, important dates, major monuments, and what defines the city's cultural richness; your guide can also adapt your sightseeing itinerary as you please. Embark on an unforgettable experience that takes you out of the usual channels in order to access forgotten secrets of the city. Discover the Saleva Market, the Opera House, and Rossetti Square with its magnificent church. Cross the famous Place Massena and Garibaldi, full of exciting stories. Walk along the seaside on the famous Promenade des Anglais and enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea from the highest point: an ideal landscape to take selfies. In the new city, "à la française", you will discover the Belle Epoque neighborhoods together with the Negresco hotel, the Musicians district, and the magnificent Orthodox cathedral. Passing through the port Lympia, admire the imposing yachts but also the small boats of traditional fishermen. Finally, you will end up along the prestigious Promenade du Paillon with its gushing fountains and pedestrian streets full of shops and restaurants. Stop at any time to take pictures or ask your driver to stop for ice cream or Socca. A free audio guide option is available in the following languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish You will see the following sites depending on the tour option:  • La Place Massena / Massena Square  • La Fontaine du Soleil / Fountain of the Sun  • L’Opéra  • Le Cours Saleya / Saleya Square  • Le Palais des Rois Sardes / Palace of the Dukes of Savoy  • Le Palais de Justice / Courthouse  • La Cathédrale St Réparate - La Place Rossetti / St Reparate Cathedral - Rossetti Square  • La Vieille Ville / The Old Town  • La Maison de Matisse / House of Matisse  • Les Ponchettes / The Fishermen’s Houses  • La Promenade des Anglais  • Le Jardin Albert 1er - Le Monument du Centenaire /Albert 1st Garden – The Centenary Monument  • La Rue Paradis (Little Champs Elysées)  • La Colline du Château - Le coup de Canon de Midi / Castle Hill - Midday Cannon Shot  • Le Quai Rauba Capéu / The Docks  • Le Monument aux Morts / Memorial  • Le Port Lympia / Le Quartiers des Antiquaires / Antiquaries Neighborhoods  • L’Eglise du Port / Port Church  • La Place Garibaldi / Garibaldi Square  • Le Théâtre de Nice / Le Mamac  • La Tête Carrée / Square Head  • Le Lycée Massena / Massena High School  • La Coulée Verte / Green Lane  • La Cathédrale Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas et l'Hôtel Negresco

Nice: Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour

2. Nice: Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour

Nice is a must-see on the French Riviera, with a long list of attractions, beaches and museums. And the best way to explore the city is, without a doubt, on foot. On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll see the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill. Our tour starts on Place Masséna where I’ll shed light on the controversial Fontaine du Soleil, a fountain featuring a statue of Apollo. You’ll stop off in Esplanade Georges Pompidou before making your way to the city’s flower market and Palais de Justice. There, I’ll tell you about one of France’s most famous criminals, Albert Spaggiari, who was also the mayor’s official photographer. I’ll show you 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. On this tour, you’ll have a chance to: • Find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day • Hear about the hyper-realistic style of painting called “Trompe-l’œil”, meaning “deceiving the eye” • Learn about the adventures of the professional gangsters, hired by Albert Spaggiari, who robbed a famous French bank • Discover some intimate details about ‘the devil’s violinist’, Niccolo Paganini • Take in Nice’s iconic coastline and find out why it is called Promenade des Anglais • See breathtaking views of Old Nice from Castle Hill where our tour ends By the end of this tour, you’ll have learned about the history, art, politics and social life of the beautiful city of Nice. Ready to see it for yourself? Fantastic! Join us on this wonderful walking tour of Nice’s Old Town. And remember, the best things in life really are done on a walk.

Nice: City Sightseeing Tour by Pedicab with Audio Guide

3. Nice: City Sightseeing Tour by Pedicab with Audio Guide

Discover the architecture and history of nice with one of our 3 visit (45 minutes - 1h or 2h) you will start at massena Square/ Apollo statue. Then you will discover the atmosphere of the old Town( during 25 minutes ) : - opera - flower market - prefecture palace - church " lu gésù" - cathédrale Sainte reparate - matisse's house. Then you will ride on the promenade des anglais ( almost 20 minutes) - le negresco hôtel - palais de la méditerranée - Albert 1er garden - quai Rauba capeu : " I love Nice" After we continue the visit in direction of the Marina- le port (30 minutes) : - memorial - confiserie FLORIAN - LA RESERVE - Garibaldi square - Art promenade - massena school And we'll finish with the beautiful area in the center ( 40 minutes) : - Verdun avenue ( luxury stores) - cathédrale Notre Dame - boulevard Victor Hugo/Rivoli - musicians streets / square gold - Russian church

Nice and its panoramics surroundings on e-bike

4. Nice and its panoramics surroundings on e-bike

The most beautiful views of the French Riviera with very little effort! Join us on this wonderful 3-hour bike tour for an unforgettable experience. Cycle through the most beautiful streets of the historical city center of Nice and admire the stately villas. Our local guide will then take you to the most beautiful panoramic views of the azure blue bays of the French Riviera. The height differences that characterize the Nice area are almost imperceptible thanks to our comfortable electric city bikes. You won't get a drop of sweat on your forehead!        Nice has greatly expanded its cycling network in recent years, allowing cyclists to cycle safely and carefree on the newly constructed cycle paths. We will start the tour with a first stop at Place Massena after which we will continue our way towards le Promenade des Anglais. We pass the old port of Nice, known for its crystal clear waters. We continue our way towards the medieval picturesque town of Villefranche, whose romantic spots have acted as scenes in countless films (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Never Say Never Again, The Bourne Identity, and to Catch a Thief). Admire the well-known Fort of Mont Alban before cycling back towards the center of Nice. After this tour, you will undoubtedly have seen the most beautiful places in Nice and its surroundings!

Nice, France: Individual photo walk in Nice

5. Nice, France: Individual photo walk in Nice

This is a private experience for you to have the best souvenir of Nice and perfect vacation photographs! I will photograph you in the most recognizable places of Nice! We will take pictures against the background of the legendary Negresco Hotel, on the famous blue chairs on the Promenade, also with a view of the entire Promenade des Anglais and the sea. We will go to the beach and take magical pictures by the sea and in the water (at your request)! After that we will go to the beautiful park of Villa Massena or we will reach the small sign «I Love Nice » - I will show you the secret place where it hides ! ;) We can also take some pictures in a French cafe (not necessarily, at your request). If you want to make our photo walk more diverse, you can come with balloons, soap bubbles or other props (a book, an umbrella, a newspaper or just change a couple of outfits or swimwear etc) I am also open to your ideas! :) *If you want to have photos with your loved ones, the clothes should match for consistency and better images.

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What people are saying about Le Negresco

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 170 reviews

Our first outing in Nice, an excellent way to get around at a pleasant pace. We got our bearings and some excellent tips from our guide. Make sure you ask for Omar and ask him how his niece is getting on.

We did this tour on our first evening in Nice and it was a great way to get your bearings. Ludwig was friendly and informative and a very good guide

Better than hop on hop off. Get to know Nice from a friendly guide. Questions answered. Restaurant recommendations!

Very friendly guide, very smiling, very good knowledge of the city. Very pleasant visit.

This was a wonderful way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time.