Nice: Old Town & Promenade des Anglais Guided Walking Tour Nice: Old Town & Promenade des Anglais - PRIVATE in English
ID: GYG1224043-O-1877997
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Nice's Old Town and the Promenade des Anglais with a local guide. Walk through medieval streets, visit Cours Saleya market, and stroll along the famous seafront.
Discover two of Nice's most iconic areas on a guided walking tour led by a local guide. This experience connects the medieval Old Town to the famous seafront promenade, offering a complete overview of the city's history, architecture, and culture.
Start at Place Masséna, the central square of Nice, and enter the Vieux Nice through its narrow cobblestone streets. Your guide walks you through the Cours Saleya market, past baroque churches including the Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, and along the historic Rue Droite. Learn how Nice evolved from a Greek trading post to a territory of the House of Savoy, then an Italian-governed city, before becoming part of France in 1860.
Explore the hidden squares and pastel-colored facades of the Old Town. Your guide points out the Palais Lascaris, the Opéra de Nice, and the stories behind the street names and local traditions.
Continue along the Promenade des Anglais, the seafront boulevard originally built in the 1820s by the English winter colony. Your guide explains the arrival of European aristocracy, the construction of the grand Belle Époque hotels, and the development of Nice as a destination on the French Riviera.
The tour ends near the Jardin Albert 1er. Your guide provides restaurant and activity recommendations before you continue exploring at your own pace.
Highlights
- Explore the elegant Promenade des Anglais and enjoy sweeping Mediterranean views
- Wander through the charming streets of Nice’s Old Town and lively Old Port
- Discover Roman remains, medieval alleys, and stunning Baroque architecture
- Learn how Italian, Provençal, and French influences shaped Nice
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your guide will wait for you in front of the fountain at Place Massena.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour
- Qualified guide
- Insightful commentary on Nice’s layered Roman, medieval, and Baroque history
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuites
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
