Small-Group Nice Cultural Walking Tour of the Old Town and Castle Hill

Small-Group Nice Cultural Walking Tour of the Old Town and Castle Hill

Enjoy a historical 3-hour tour through the labyrinth of narrow streets of Old Nice. Your local guide will take you in the heart of the oldest and bustling district of Nice with a thousand Mediterranean fragrances. He will explain 2 500 years of history of the County of Nice and its evolution from the Greek foundation until today through its medieval period under the House of Savoy and its Belle Epoque since the annexation of France. Visit the Old Nice with its old Arch, houses and typical market. Then, continue to explore the old town and receive many explanations about the architecture, the name of the streets, the shops, etc. Finally, climb up to Castle Hill to observe the ruins of the old castle, the gardens and the wonderful view over Nice.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castle Hill of Nice, 06300 Nice France

The best park in Nice, beautifull panoramic views, trees, waterfall and ruins. Have many stories to tell about wars and events in Nice

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old Town, 06000 Nice France

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

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 1 Place Garibaldi Place Garibaldi, 06300 Nice France

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate, 3 Place Rossetti, 06300 Nice France

Jewell of the best italian baroque architecture in Nice. Interesting legend of the Saint patron of Nice. Very neat, refurbished in 2014, beautifull cupula and chapels

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palais de la Prefecture, 1 Place du Palais de Justice, 06300 Nice France

One of the nicest building in the old town, astonishing façade, villa residence of dukes during century. Very interesting history

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, Rue Droite, 06300 Nice France

Jewell of niçoise baroque, explosion of colours and stuccos, angels hanging everywhere

Duration: 10 minutes