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Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

1. Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

Explore the heart and history of Nice on a guided walking tour of the Vieux district. Taste some local delicacies during the tour. Begins at the Nice seafront just next to Castle Hill. At this point your guide will provide an introduction to the Greek origins of Nice, the Italian reign over the city, and the English and Russian aristocratic influences. Get answers to questions such as how Nice got its name, the reason for its location, and much more. Enter old Nice by a historic door dating to one of the last Italian governors. Begin your walking tour and learn about the old homes of local nobility. See the most impressive monuments and Baroque churches, and visit the city’s most famous market. Follow your guide through the honeycomb of tiny streets of old Nice and hear about the history of the squares and the street names. Stop to taste local delicacies suggested by the guide. Upgrade your tour to include a visit to the Castle Hill Park. After exploring the colorful streets of Nice Old Town, go uphill to get to know the history of the Castle Hill park (using either the lift or stairs). Marvel at breathtaking panoramic rooftop views from this vantage point overlooking the waterfall, the ruins, the gardens, and the spectacular cemeteries.

Cultural and Gourmet Walking Tour of Old Nice

2. Cultural and Gourmet Walking Tour of Old Nice

Wander the honeycomb streets of Vieux Nice (Old Nice) in the company of a foodie guide, and taste some of the city’s best produce at 10 degustation stops. Along the way, learn the culture and traditions of Nice and its population in the city’s oldest neighborhood. Discover what the locals really like to do and eat at venues serving the best olive oils, wines, raviolis and pastas, cheese, bread, local main dishes and appetizers, pastries, candies, and much more. Guided by a local gourmet guide, with a wealth of knowledge and experience about the regional culture, the tour will let you experience the joie de vivre of the French Riviera first-hand, and ends with a typical aperitif of drinks. Along the way, discover the best of the hidden restaurants and bars to explore further during your time in Nice and the French Riviera.

Nice: 3-Hour Panoramic E-Bike Tour

3. Nice: 3-Hour Panoramic E-Bike Tour

Your guide will lead you through the port, the old town, the seaside and up and down the main hill in the center of Nice, effortlessly on this 3-hour electric bike tour. Ride up Castle Hill and admire its gardens, waterfall, and ruins, and stop to enjoy views over the Bay of Angels. Have a quick look on the Mont Boron hill and its most beautifull Belle Epoque villas, some villas belong to internationally famous people. You’ll ride by the main monuments, squares, and gardens, and along the maze of streets of the Old Town. Visit other popular districts and markets in the city as well.

Nice: 3-Hour Essentials Bike Tour

4. Nice: 3-Hour Essentials Bike Tour

This is an ideal bike tour to explore the city of Nice and Baie des Anges for the first time. Peddle alongside a local guide who knows the true history of the monuments inside and around the old town and the city's main squares. Choose between an e-bike or classic bike. On this biking adventure, get to know the wonders of Massena and Garibaldi, the justice palace, the Residence Palace of the Kings of Savoya, and other must-see sights. Get the most out of your trip with a guide who has local know-how. Pass in front of the world-renowned Palaces of Promenade des Anglais, cross the harbor with its antique shops, and see Castle Hill and its gardens, waterfall, panoramic points, and oldest ruins where the first inhabitants settled.

Walking tour in the Old Nice and The Hill of the Castle

5. Walking tour in the Old Nice and The Hill of the Castle

ITINERARY •1st Stop « meeting point » At: The Centenary Monument, Albert 1er Garden This is the right place to start our tour, where I will tell you about the evolution of the city of Nice over the centuries… We will then head towards the famous Place Massena and more precisely towards the Fountain of the Sun. Duration: +/- 10 min •Stop At: Massena square With its beautiful Piedmontese architecture and its fountain of the sun housing the famous statue of Apollo, Place Massena is said to be the essential lungs of Nice. Duration: +/- 10 min. •Stop At: Old Town of Nice I will show you around the jewels of old Nice, its narrow cobbled streets, its alleys used to keep the cool in summer and the heat in winter. You will contemplate the facades of its old buildings in ocher, pastel tones and you will wander in its shops selling Nice soap, Provencal fabrics, cheese, crafts while being surrounded by the scent of spices and food. In this marvelous picturesque and colorful place, you will discover countless restaurants, squares, churches, monuments, museums, cafes, wine bars, ice cream parlors…The beautiful Place Massena, the green spaces, the Cours Saleya with its flower market, the exceptional architectural heritage, the pedestrian streets and the Promenade des Anglais will certainly not leave you indifferent. Duration: +/- 2 hours •Stop At: Garibaldi square Discover Place Garibaldi and its importance in the history of the city of Nice. Duration: +/- 15 min. •Stop at : The hill & The Park of the Castle You will also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the top of the castle hill. You will discover the magical view of 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 hill of Mont Boron on the other hand. Nice, a story that says a lot… Duration: +/-40 min. •Last Stop At: Quai Rauba Capeu After the descent of the Castle hill, we will walk a few tens of meters towards the Rauba Capeu quay, where this magnificent structure « Logo » #I LOVE NICE is located. These giant letters in blue, white and red colors are popular with selfie lovers. Unfortunately, it is here that we will part. But as they say: All beautiful things come to an end… Duration: +/- 5 min NB: The walking tour generally lasts between 3h and 3h30, depending on the pace of the group.

Nice: 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour

6. Nice: 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour

From the famous Place Masséna to the heart of the Old Town, Nice's architecture, atmosphere, and culinary feats inspire visitors on a daily basis. Some of the dishes unique to Nice and the surrounding region are responsible for much of France's culinary culture: have you ever tried a salada niçoise salad, a ratatouille vegetable dish, or a socca, unleavened pancake? On a guided walking tour, discover a true must-see of Nice: its local markets. In a typically French atmosphere, breathe in the smell of fresh lavender and you'll feel like one of the locals. Try some of the best produce and ingredients there is in the south of France. Your local food-lover guide will aid you in your discovery of the city, as well as answer any foodie-to-foodie questions.

Bespoke Sightseeing Tour French Riviera Private Tour

7. Bespoke Sightseeing Tour French Riviera Private Tour

Dodge the crowds and tourist traps with a private guide who knows French Riviera as only locals do, and is pleased to give you a unique private tour that highlights your own travel interests. Explore the cities and landscapes behind the sights from the old town of Nice to the glamorous Monaco.  Your personal guide is a local who knows the best-kept secrets of the "Blue Coast" and gives you a more authentic experience for your travel pleasure, from delightful local cuisine to the best views and beaches in the South of France. Every tour is customizable. See the sights you want, try the food you crave, learn about what interests you the most. You will learn about hidden treasures and rarely-told stories that blend with the city-musts. You'll be offered a prism, a different vision about the French Riviera. A mix of mystery, history, art, literature. Your guide will be there to make you notice where you are passing through, to make you to observe instead of just looking, to tell you stories, to help you to learn about the language and French culture. You will feel like a VIP for 8 hours with a dedicated top-quality service.

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What people are saying about Vieux Nice

Was a very good tour with many different products to try. Was a lot of fun! Don't eat breakfast beforehand! With the oils, I would have liked a tasting of different oils without additives!

A very instructive tour. The guide, Aurelia, very knowledgeable and very pleasant. For us it was not the first time in Nice but, with Aurelia we discovered many new things.

It was nice to be able to look around Nice on an electric bicycle through this tour. You are a wonderful Parisian.

Marc is a very pleasant and very cultured guide. We learned a lot of things. A big thanks to him

I had a nice tour accompanied by a very good guide who spoke perfect Italian