About This Tour
Enjoy a 3-hour historical tour through the labyrinth of narrow streets in the Old Town of Nice. Your local guide will take you to the heart of Nice's oldest and liveliest district, with its thousand Mediterranean scents. He'll explain the 2,500-year history of the County of Nice and its evolution from Greek foundation to the present day, through its medieval period under the House of Savoy, then the Belle Epoque since annexation to France. Visit Old Nice with its monuments, noble palaces, typical market, Baroque churches and its most beautiful squares and small places. You'll have the pleasure of hearing many explanations and anecdotes about history, culture, architecture, street names, stores, best addresses and more. Finally, let's climb up to the castle hill to see the ruins of the old castle, the gardens, the waterfall, the monumental cemetery and magnificent views over Nice (by lift or stairs).
Photo Gallery
Panoramic points from Castle Hill
Cours Saleya market and baroque treasures
Nicest colored streets
Opera de Nice
Waterfall (Colline du Château)
Bell-towers (Vieux-Nice)
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Meeting Point
In front of "Castel Plage", big sign CASTEL, just in front of Hotel Suisse, the first stairs going to the beach (Private Beach and restaurant in summer) Sunset & Nighlife Tips Option 6.30pm departure at Place Garibaldi, in front of the big sculpture
Special Instructions
• Meeting Point : In front of "Castel Plage", big sign CASTEL, just in front of Hotel Suisse, the first stairs going to the beach • !!! Sunset & Nighlife Tips Option starting at 6.30pm the departure point is : Place Garibaldi, in front of the big sculpture in the center of the square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
Tour Operator
Nice Creative Tours
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