Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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).
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Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide
What's included in Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colline du Chateau
The best park in Nice, beautifull panoramic views, trees, waterfall and ruins. Have many stories to tell about wars and events in Nice
Old Town
Unique baroque ensemble in France, maze of tiny coloured streets and small squares, lovely façades of palaces and a lot of history. Very lively area
Garibaldi Square
Unique and most beautifull square in Nice, symbol of the links and influence of Turin. Astonishing painted façade and the soul of Garibaldi dominating the atmosphere. A must in Nice
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a bilingual guide
- Departure times could be flexible and depend on the bookings received. If you would like a different time and day departure, please specify in special requirements
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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
End Points
- Could change according to guides and customers (Place Garibaldi or Place Rossetti)
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Ticket Redemption
• 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
