Nice Port Lympia & Antiques District - Walking Tour

Nice's Port Lympia district is full of stories, architectural masterpieces, renowned characters and hidden treasures. Immerse yourself in its history passing through its Antiques District, its Sweet Candies & chocolate Confectionery, its Old Jail (now Museum), its colourful piers and its traditional pointed-sharped fishing boats. Discover how its past as a fishermen & trading port has shaped Nice's history, and how its prehistoric cave tells us about its 1st inhabitants. A unique, fun, original and well-documented historical tour. Everyone knows about Nice's old town, but very few really know about its port and its rich history! THE PORT OF NICE THROUGH MANY ANGLES ! Highlights: Antiques shops & frescoes A confectionery factory (tastings included) The Old Jail (History of the Port & Art) Illustrious figures (Garibaldi, Napoleon & others) A superb chapel (a hidden treasure) A prehistoric cave The real best Socca of Nice April-October: cross the port by traditional fisherman's boat

1. 1

   Garibaldi Square

   10 min

   There is no better place than Garibaldi square to introduce to rich history of Nice Port Lympia, where everything started. After reminding the importance of Garibaldi for Italian and niçoise History!

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   Let's start the tour with rue Bonaparte and the fascinating story of the young Napoleon leaving in Nice and starting the Italians War Campaign! A very lively & charming district with a lot of local food, restaurants, bars & nice shops

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30 min

   Let's visit the very interesting Antiques district of Nice with many nice antiquaries shops & the flee market full of art, artworks, paintings, sculptures and home tools

4. 4

   Port Lympia

   30 min

   The beautiful piers and full of colors buildings of Nice Port Lympia have many stories to tell us and are a pleasure for the eyes. From April until October we can cross the Port with a traditional wooden boat. We will pass to a Confectionery Factory to see how candied fruits, candies, jams & chocolates are prepared before to be sold at the shop. Possibility of many tastings of original produces

5. 5

   Espace Lympia

   20 min

   We will pass through the Old Prison of Nice (nowadays Museum and Gallery with exhibits), we will see the old cells and get to know even better the History of Port Lympia and its evolution from the foundation until today (arts exhibits depending on the season

6. 6

   Coco Beach

   30 min

   Visit a hidden baroque treasure, the most beautiful rocky seaside of Nice with inlets and prestigious restaurants over the sea & a prehistoric cave which inform us about the 1st inhabitants and the life in Nice 190 000 years ago.

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.