Self-Guided Walking Tour in Nice with Audio-Guide

Explore Nice on your own with our half-day self-guided audio tour. Experience the incredible views along the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Town. Find out about the city’s rich history. Our self-guided walking tour of Nice is designed to whisk you around the best sites in this beautiful city. With an audio guide included, you can immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Nice while immersing yourself in local culture and history. The tour is especially convenient if you’re staying in town for just one or two nights. Or if you don’t have much time to explore Nice before heading off on your next adventure. If you are traveling with kids or on your own, a self-guided walking tour is a perfect option. You can get a good sense of the city and its history without having to worry about transportation or other logistics. You’ll also be able to spend more time at each attraction because you won’t have to wait around for your tour guide.

1. 1

   Place Massena

   10 min

   It’s the historic marketplace and meeting point of Nice. It’s also considered the cultural centre of the South, inspiring Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Nietzsche, Aragon, Tolstoy, Berlioz, Bizet and Paganini.

2. 2

   Fontaine du Soleil

   10 min

   This monument celebrates the 150th anniversary of Nice being part of France. The sculpture is 30 meters high and is known to be the tallest in France.

3. 3

   Esplanade Pompidou

   10 min

   This green space is named after Pompidou, France’s President in the early 70s, as it was a particularly favorite spot of his on his visits around the country.

4. 4

   Opera de Nice

   Pass by

   You are going to visit the third version of the Opera House.

5. 5

   Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya

   15 min

   There are plenty of stalls selling fresh flowers, and artisanal items such as jewelry, lavender bags, tote bags, and pieces of artwork.

6. 6

   Palais de la Prefecture

   Pass by

   Palais de la Prefecture is a magnificent building; built here in the 1500s to host the Savoie family, rulers of Nice, after the castle of Nice was abandoned.

7. 7

   Palais de Justice

   Pass by

   It’s a grandiose major courtroom here in Nice.

8. 8

   Place Rossetti

   10 min

   Place Rossetti is famous among the locals and is one of the most beautiful squares in the Old Town, housing restaurants, ice cream parlors, and various artisanal stores.

9. 9

   Promenade des Anglais

   20 min

   The Promenade des Anglais takes its name from the English tourists, who would promenade along the sea with their parasols…a strange sight to the working-class Niçois.

10. 10

    Colline du Chateau

    20 min

    You will discover the remains of an ancient Castle Hill in Nice. You will have a breathtaking view of the Promenade des Anglais and its important highlights as Hotel Negresco.

• 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.