Live the history of the capital of the French Riviera on a walking tour in the medieval old town known as Vieux-Nice. Learn about the city’s history from its Greek origins through the days of Italian governors. Taste some local delicacies during the tour.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Reserve now & pay later: Reserve now & pay later to book your spot without any charges today. Learn more
Duration 100 minutes - 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Learn about Vieux-Nice from a professional local guide
Get insider tips about where to shop and eat in NIce from your local guide
Stop to taste some local delicacies recommended by your guide
Immerse yourself in the maze of alleys and streets of Nice's old town

Full description

This 100-minute walking 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. Then 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) to enjoy breathtaking panoramic rooftop views, the waterfall, the ruins, the gardens, and the spectacular cemeteries.

Includes

Local and professional tour guide
Local food tasting

Coffee and other drinks
Ice cream
Hotel pick-up

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

You can dress however you like, although some churches may refuse entry if you're wearing sandals or a baseball cap

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 171 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.4/5

Sort by:

Samuel was very knowledgeable about the Nice old town. He knew everything from history till arts. He could walk us through the history of Nice from the beginning to an end. He also brought us to the market with lots of tasty and authentic street food. I love the pork knuckle very much! Anyone interested in history and good spots for photos, you just need to be with him.

May 15, 2022

Great tour, very comprehensive with lots of history behind the wonderful old town of Nice. Wonderful lunch stop and the food was very good. Then up to the castle ruins - this is a steep hike via stairs so if you’re older (like me) take this into consideration first as there is also a lift up. The view from the hill was spectacular! This tour is a must-do if you’re visiting Nice and I would highly recommend. Very good value for the cost.

September 17, 2019

A behind the scenes look at old Nice with a local guide

My husband and I loved this tour. We got to walk along the back streets of Nice and hear about the city's rich history and how it affects the way the city is run today. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We were very glad we booked this tour to wrap up our honeymoon in Nice.

October 29, 2018

Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

About this activity

Experience

Select participants and date

Overall rating

Review summary

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating:

A behind the scenes look at old Nice with a local guide