About this experience
On our friendly group tour of Nice, you will get to know all its facets: it's a city of boutiques and ancient churches, luxurious hotels and medieval streets. We will visit the main places from the English Promenade to the Old Town, discuss the concepts of the 'Riviera' and the 'Blue Coast', talk about Russian Nice. And you will also learn about the locals' life and receive useful tips.
What to Expect
English Promenade and 'Golden Square' - under the sun of Nice
The walk will start at the beautiful Massena square, where locals traditionally arrange meetings. From here, we will head to the bustling Rue de France with luxurious boutiques and restaurants. By the way, you will definitely hear about the features of the Mediterranean cuisine of the region and life in this prestigious area.
Walking under the palm trees of the English Promenade, on one side you will see the beaches, and on the other - majestic palace-hotels: including Negresco, where Coco Chanel and Pablo Picasso stayed. We will separately talk about the Russian history of Nice. Of course, you will learn about the name of everyone's favorite Promenade and meet its symbol. Along the way, we will look at the beaches and the 'castle hill', the birthplace of Nice.
Labyrinths of the Old Town
The second part of the tour is more relaxed - there will be frequent stops and the opportunity to buy the most delicious ice cream in Nice) On the winding streets of Old Nice, you will be transported to the Middle Ages, see houses from the 17th and even the 16th centuries. The route will cover the Opera, Palace of Justice, the Church of the Annunciation, the baroque Lascaris Palace and the Cathedral. You will uncover the secret of the name of Adam and Eve's House and visit the flower market, and we will finish at Garibaldi square, the most famous hero of Nice.
Nice: instruction manual
In 2 hours, you will not only trace the path of Nice and hear about its architecture, but you will feel the pulse of a Mediterranean city. How to distinguish real niçoises from tourists? What traditions do the locals have? What makes Nice's microclimate unique? The guide will tell you about the city from the inside, French salaries, in-demand professions, pensions and education. Will advise you on what to bring home from the sunny city and where to have lunch or coffee for 1 euro.
Organizational Details
- The tour is entirely on foot. Convenient stops and photo breaks with a scenic view of the sights are provided along the way.
- The tour follows the same route every day. You can view the map in the 'Photos' section.
- The tour is conducted without headsets.
- At the end of the tour, a Q&A session awaits you: you can ask the guide any questions about Nice, discuss the tour, and share impressions!
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, bringing a head covering, and a water bottle.
