Nice: Old Town Treasures and Castle Hill Walking Tour
ID: GYG54660-75897
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Vieux Nice (Old Town) on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. Explore a labyrinth of colorful streets, and learn its history from its Greek origins. See the houses of local nobles, and enjoy panoramic views from Castle Hill
Get a local’s perspective of Vieux Nice on an informative 3-hour walking tour of Nice Old Town and Castle Hill.
Meet your guide on the seafront, next to the stairs and elevator up to Castle Hill. Listen to an introduction to the history of the most Italian-style French city, starting with its Greek foundations, through its time as a dominion of Savoy to the modern day. Learn about the influence of the English and Russian aristocracy, discover how it got its name, and more.
Then, enter the Old Town through a gate built during the reign of one of the last Italian governors. See the old houses of the local nobility, and marvel at baroque churches and monuments. Go to one of the most famous markets in Nice, and breathe in the aromas of the produce on sale.
Explore a honeycomb of tiny streets, learning the history of each square, street name, and design. Next, ascend to the top of Castle Hill passing through some of the quietest areas of Vieux Nice. Walk through a forest to the old cemeteries with their panoramic views of the city and harbor. Admire the ruins of the old fortifications, and see the majestic waterfall on the Colline du Chateau.
Tuck into a Provençal picnic in the castle gardens, and enjoy a platter of the best local food. Get useful advice and tips on how to spend the rest of your time in Nice from your knowledgeable guide.
Highlights
- Stroll the labyrinth of small streets in Vieux Nice (Nice Old Town)
- Enjoy a local food tasting on Castle Hill
- Get panoramic views of the city and harbor from the old city fortifications
- See the beautiful fountain at the Colline du Chateau
- Learn the history of Nice, from its Greek origins to its glamorous status today
- Leave with useful tips on how to enjoy the rest of your stay in Nice
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that if you would like to visit the inside of churches you must dress appropriately (no flip flops, t-shirts, or swim wear)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide by the stairs of Castel Plage, 8 Quai des Etats Unis, 06300 Nice. It's the last stairs to the beach, just next to Castle Hill in Old Nice
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
