Nice: Old Town Walking Tour with Hidden Stories
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin your walking tour of Nice at Castle Hill, one of the strongest fortresses on the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages. Learn about the first people of Nice, the Greek foundation ans the Roman heritage. Hear about the medieval fortress and its history. Next, head to the Cathedral of Sainte-Réparate, the spiritual heart of Nice to hear about legends and unusual stories. Continue to the SG to hear about Albert Spaggiari, the "Sewer Robber," and other anecdotes and local legends. Next, head to Cours Saleya, the heart of Old Nice, and learn about local life and traditional Niçois cuisine. Visit Maison Auer, Nice's oldest luxury confectioner, and Nicolas Alziari, a famous olive oil producer. Finally, learn about the birth of the Riviera and how Nice transformed from a quiet Mediterranean port into the world's first luxury winter resort. Hear about the British visitors who came to Nice, the Promenade des Anglais, and the artists attracted by Nice, including Matisse.
Inclusions
What's included
- Live-tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Begin your walking tour of Nice at Castle Hill, one of the strongest fortresses on the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages. Learn about the first people of Nice, the Greek foundation of Nikaia, and the Roman heritage of Cemenelum. Hear about the medieval fortress and the Siege of 1543, the legend of Catherine Ségurane, and how Louis XIV destroyed the castle.
Next, head to the Cathedral of Sainte-Réparate, the spiritual heart of Nice and the seat of the Diocese of Nice to hear about legends and unusual stories. Although the present Baroque cathedral dates mainly from 1650–1699, the site has been a place of Christian worship for almost a thousand years. Continue to the SG to hear about Albert Spaggiari, the "Sewer Robber," and other anecdotes and local legends.
Next, head to Cours Saleya, the heart of Old Nice, and learn about local life and traditional Niçois cuisine. Visit Maison Auer, Nice's oldest luxury confectioner, and Nicolas Alziari, a famous olive oil producer.
Finally, learn about the birth of the Riviera and how Nice transformed from a quiet Mediterranean port into the world's first luxury winter resort. Hear about the British visitors who came to Nice, the Promenade des Anglais, Hôtel Negresco, and the artists attracted by Nice, including Matisse.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Cognosimo
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Nice
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 1011 experiences we list in Nice.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nice
Nice is the sunny capital of the French Riviera, where a palm-lined promenade curves along a blue bay and a pastel old town buzzes with markets.
The Promenade des Anglais follows the Baie des Anges for kilometres, with pebble beaches and the turquoise sea on one side and grand hotels on the other. Vieux Nice, the old town, is a maze of narrow lanes, Baroque churches and ochre façades, and the Cours Saleya hosts a flower and produce market.
Top-ranked sights in Nice: Promenade des Anglais, Eze, Nice Old Town (Vieux Nice).
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