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Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1. Nice: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See the sights of Nice at your own pace and enjoy panoramic views from an open-top bus. Purchase a 1-day or 2-day pass for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and enjoy unlimited sightseeing opportunities. You can redeem your voucher on board the bus at any stop along the route. Once on board, listen to an informative commentary via the audio guide. Get information on the most popular things to see and attractions to visit. Choose how much time you want to spend at each attraction and travel comfortably between sites. Tour duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stops are as follows: 1. Promenade des Anglais / Max Gallo : 4, Avenue Max Gallo, Nice 2. Cathédrale / Vieille Ville : 22, Boulevard Jean Jaurès, Nice 3. Port Lympia/Carnot : 1, Boulevard Carnot, Nice 4. Villefranche Octroi Sud : Opposite 10, Avenue Maréchal Foch 5. Villefranche Citadelle : Place Emmanuelle Philibert 6. Villefranche Octroi Nord : 2, Avenue Maréchal Foch 7. Ile de Beauté – Port Nord : Opposite 5, Place Ile de Beauté 8. Massenet-Promenade des Anglais Nord : 2, Promenade des Anglais 9. Congrès - Promenade des Anglais Nord : 30, Promenade des Anglais 10. Eglise Russe / Gambetta : 47, Avenue Thiers 11. Gare SNCF Poste Thiers : 23, Avenue Thiers 12. Congrès-Promenade des Anglais Sud : Opposite 15, Promenade des Anglais (sea side)

Nice: Private Guided Tour by Electric Bike Taxi

2. 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: bike and E-bike Rental

3. Nice: bike and E-bike Rental

Set off to explore Nice's charming promenades on a bicycle or e-bike. Cycle down the Paillon promenade and through the beautiful alleys of old Nice. Enjoy a practical and fun way of getting around as you explore Nice. Pedal out to Cap d'Antibes or Villefranche/Mer and enjoy a stroll on the French Riviera. Use an e-bike and enjoy the feeling of freedom that the electric motor gives you. Take advantage of this fun and eco-friendly way of touring Nice.

Nice: City Sightseeing Tour by Pedicab with Audio Guide

4. 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's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

5. Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Enjoy the beautiful old town of Nice on a self-guided audio tour. You will receive the instructions on your voucher after booking. Visit the Palais de la Prefecture, Palais de Justice, and more with an audio guide at your own pace. Download the app and start your near the Opera House. You will see their administrative seat, the Senate, and the ducal residence, now the Palais de la Prefecture. Hear about the French Revolution of 1789, and other seminal events that changed the face of Vieux Nice.  Marvel at the embellished churches in baroque style, Palais Lascaris, and the Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate. You will see the tavern which inspired painter Raoul Dufy, the buildings where Thomas Jefferson, Matisse, and Napoleon stayed, and the old Jewish quarter.  You will walk up to the place where executioners washed their hatchets and know about the scandalous washerwoman who repelled a Turkish attack, the saints at the center of Nice’s spiritual life, and how Cours Saleya got its name. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere while listening to the history of the town. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time seeing the sights. Delve deeper into Nice’s fascinating history, on this informative tour and discover the story of this beautiful city. 

Nice Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

6. Nice Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

Get to know Nice at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. Log in to the app and start your adventure with the map as your guide. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere while listening to stories of this historical town. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Visit the beautiful Promenade du Paillon and admire the fountain of the Sun. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle. Stroll through the narrow streets and the Old Town to know about the hidden gems of the city. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time seeing the sights. See the famous attractions and hidden gems of the city of Nice while playing a fun treasure hunt game with your team. Start your tour from Garibaldi Square with its unique quality restaurants and cafes! Visit the Tour Saint-François that will leave you speechless with the wonderful view it offers you, even the Visitation Sainte-Claire will dominate your tour with its unique art interior. Take a photo at Saint Reparata which takes its name from a tragic story, which is sure to leave you speechless, and let yourself get lost in Cours Saleya, with its unique market. Visit the Opera de Nice with the acoustics that will remain engraved in you. You will also pass by the Promenade du Paillon, a green spot in the center of Nice for a unique opportunity to relax. Admire the Fontaine du Soleil the iconic bronze statue of the god Apollo. The Monument du Centenaire with its unique symbolism will captivate you and your camera! See, walk, and relax in Albert I Gardens in royal splendor!

Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone

7. Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone

No vehicles are permitted within the confines of the Old Town of Nice, thus the exclusive mode of experiencing it is by foot. Navigate through the narrow streets and discover the key attractions using the self-guided tour application. An accompanying map will delineate the walking route, while audio commentary will serve as your personal guide. During this tour, you will undoubtedly encounter: • Place Masséna and the Fountain of the Sun • Saint Reparata Cathedral and Notre-Dame-du-Port • Cours Saleya Flower Market • Laskari Palace • Ruins of the castle • A panoramic view of the city and the sea from the observation deck at Parc du Chateau This tour encompasses 20 significant points and is structured for a leisurely 2-hour stroll. You are welcome to pause the audio guide whenever desired, allowing for breaks at local cafes or even a quick swim in the sea. Feel free to veer into any charming alley, temporarily diverge from the route, omit points of lesser interest, or replay the commentary as needed. The exploration of the Old Town concludes at the Limpia port. Upon its conclusion, you have the option to further delve into the city's offerings: explore Notre-Dame-de-Port Cathedral, embark on a bay cruise, or partake in a sightseeing bus tour.

Nice: Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour

8. 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 Famous Artists: Outdoor Escape Game

9. Nice Famous Artists: Outdoor Escape Game

Be led on an exciting self-guided tour around Nice’s Old Town while playing an exciting mobile-based quest. Walk past many beautiful sites, solve clues, and discover intriguing stories of artists who have lived in the city like Nietzsche, Matisse, and Thomas Jefferson. Download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure. Follow clues that will take you back in time to learn about Nice’s fascinating history and architectural changes. Unlock the secret stories of the places you visit as you solve the problem and guess the answers. Follow in the footsteps of former NIce residents such as Nietzsche, Matisse, James Joyce, and Thomas Jefferson. Use the clues to lead you from one site to another. Each clue provides you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. Complete the tour in about 1.5 hours, however, there’s no time limit, allowing you to go at your own pace. Play as a group or split into smaller groups/teams and compete against the others. Each person can also play on their own, separate from the group, and meet the group at the end of the tour.

Nice: Sherlock Holmes Self-guided Smartphone City Game

10. Nice: Sherlock Holmes Self-guided Smartphone City Game

Experience the excitement of being a detective and join the thrilling Sherlock Holmes game with your team. While celebrating freedom at the Liberty Festival, a man named Balthazar, the head of Homeland Security, is found dead with a knife in his back. The police have apprehended four suspects and it's up to you to solve the case and uncover the truth. By moving around the city you will unlock assignments. Here you will find characters who are willing to help. But the information comes at a price! Solve their puzzles, chase down culprits and play along to get closer to solving the murder. During this murder mystery you can check your progress on the suspect board. Can you solve the murder? Play Sherlock Holmes! IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Date: to book this game you have to choose a date, BUT you can play, pause & continue whenever you like. - Persons: 1 player stands for 1 team. - Note: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field, but does not provide any information about the city!

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Hourly On Time departure point and pickup locations Clearly marked. Very Clean bus. One of the drop-off locations was closed. This provided ample time to tour the town, take memorable postcard type pictures and grab lunch at a local restaurant on the water. If you on the bus top deck, watch for low hanging tree branches.

Brilliant 2 hours. Bit tricky at the beginning getting used to the controls and the maps but we soon were ok. Would recommend. We were on our own rather than following an instructor

An excellent tour around the attractions of Nice. A great way to see the coast and have someone else guide you round. The driver was an excellent navigator around tight corners!

Went well learned a few interesting facts. Audio guide was entertaining and included audio effects.

This was a great way to see the layout of the city.