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Old Town Nice Baroque and Medieval Small Group Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into the heart of Nice’s historic Old Town, where medieval streets, Baroque churches, and centuries of history intertwine to create one of the Mediterranean’s most captivating urban landscapes. With this experience, the Old Town isn’t just something you visit—it’s something you learn to read, detail by fascinating detail. What sets this journey apart is our architectural perspective. We go beyond picturesque alleyways and charming squares to uncover the stories hidden within stone façades, church domes, noble palaces, and forgotten fortifications. From the medieval origins of the city to the grandeur of the Baroque age, each stop reveals how architecture reflects the ambitions, beliefs, and struggles of the people who shaped Nice. This isn’t just a tour—it’s seeing Nice’s Old Town as it was meant to be seen.
Inclusions
What's included
- experienced guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Here we admire the cathedral and discuss how the baroque style was created as a means of propaganda. We discuss the history of the square and how it came to look the way it does today.
Our story of baroque architecture is continued with a residential palace whose family ties stretch all the way back to a Byzantine Emperor in the 13th century.
At this stop, we discuss the history of the court system in Nice, when it was part of Savoy. We learn about the history of the building and why it it was designed the way it was.
Over the past 400 years, this building has been the home to the reigning ruler of the area, whether it be a Duke of Savoy, King of Sardinia, or a prefect of the French Empire. Hear about the changes made over the years. We also discuss the history of the Cours Saleya and the terraces by the sea.
This stop encompasses many elements - The history of this center square, the mystery of the Dominican Convent, the current Palais de Justice, the Clock Tower and the Barracks.
We will discuss the history of theaters on this space, and the architect who created the current opera house including a discussion of the new tech that was used to create it.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- I will be holding a blue binder.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Anthemion Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Nice
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 1011 experiences we list in Nice.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 407 of 1011.
- 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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