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Free Nice Walking Tour

Fontaine du Soleil, Place Masséna
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Duration

2h00

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

50 people

Languages

English

Overview

Nice Free Guided Walking Tour

The definitive way to explore any city is on foot. And, the best way to discover everything a new city has to offer is with a well-informed local guide. It all comes down to the type of person; who and what they know. Free Nice Walking Tours puts you under the guidance of a trusted local expert because they come with years of experience and vast knowledge. Try this …

To set the scene, we meet at Place Massena, just by the statue of Apollo, Greek god of music, truth, healing, the sun and light, poetry, and more. And there you have it, Nissa La Bella represented in a single statue.

The colony of Nice was founded around 350 BC by the Greek seafarers who had taken Marseille. They named their colony Nice after the Greek goddess of Victory Nikaia, in honour of their grand victory. Now, check your footwear, and spot any other references to Nikaia? So, you’re walking in the footsteps of a Greek warrior, around a beautiful Italianate-French city, wearing trainers with a big tick on the side and suddenly it all makes sense. Ha, who knew?

Nissa la Bella

Continuing our walking tour of Nice from Place Massena we take in the beautiful Belle Epoque Opera of Nice then head to the Old Town, a must-see for any type of visitor. It is a hive of activity, buzzing both day and night. At its center is the Cours Saleya where we will take a break so you can soak up the breezy Mediterranean vibe, not to be missed on a trip to Nice. Here you can wander around the market, pick up a few goodies and relax for a while. There is so much to see. Look East to Castle Hill and marvel at the Bellanda Tower (Berlioz, King Lear, and all of that!).

Onwards to Galerie des Ponchettes, the world-famous gallery dedicated to temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. In Place Rossetti (named after the Pre-Raphaelite founder Dante Rossetti) you will discover La Cathédrale Ste Réparate, a baroque masterpiece.

Ready to see it for yourself? No problem. Join us on the wonderful FREE walking tour Nice. And remember the best things in life really are FREE.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more private experience for your group. You can book your private walking tour of Nice with one of our amazing tour guides who’ll make sure you experience the city like no other.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Place Massena
  • Promenade du Paillon
  • Opera House of Nice
  • Nice old Town
  • Cours Saleya Flower Market
  • Palais de Justice
  • Palais de la Préfecture
  • Place Rossetti
  • Promenade des Anglais
  • Nice Castle Hill
  • Tips for food, drinks and more...

Included/Excluded

  • 2h00 guided tour through the old town and the castle hill
  • Meet at 10.55 am at the sun fountain on Place Masséna
  • Your local guide will wear a red T-shirt and carry an umbrella
  • Immediate confirmation by email: printed or mobile confirmation forms are accepted
  • It is mandatory to book in advance
  • Personal expenses
  • Food or drink
  • Tips

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Tour's Location

Fontaine du Soleil, Place Masséna

FAQs

What is the difference between Free Walking Tour of Nice and Free Night Walking Tour of Nice?
The “day” walking tour of Nice which starts at 11:00 (am) gives everyone a general overview of Nice and is a great starting point for your holiday. It is usually more “full” during the summer season, with groups, averaging between 20 and 40 people. The “night” tour, which starts at 18:00 (6:00 pm) allows for enjoyment of the beautiful evening scenery!
On the other hand, our morning tour finishes at the Castle Hill & The night tour finishes at Garibaldi Square.
I’ve booked for a wrong day. Can I change it?
If you’ve booked a FREE tour (day or night) of Nice for another day that you’ve intended or something came up and you want to change the date, please let us know on info@rivierabarcrawl.com. We will note that you did not attend on the original date and that’s it. If you have booked for any of the PAID activities (bar crawl, tour, or other activity), for the wrong date, please contact us on info@rivierabarcrawl.com as soon as possible. We will review the request for change and proceed however is needed. It is not guaranteed that a change will be possible, however, in most cases, there shouldn't be a problem.
I want to cancel my experience completely. How do I do that?
In case you wanted to attend a FREE tour but now you cannot, just let us know on our email address info@rivierabarcrawl.com. For cancellation of a PAID activity (bar crawl, tour or other activity) we redirect you to what is stated in our terms & conditions. “All cancellations made at least 72 hours in advance will be refunded 50%.” Generally speaking, we do not refund the tickets after that.
What is your refund policy?
In case there was a problem during your experience that couldn’t have been resolved on the spot and you require a refund, please contact us with any important details on info@rivierabarcrawl.com. We will review your request and do our best to resolve the situation.
How do I recognize my guide?
Your guide will wear a red company t-shirt OR a red umbrella.
Should I tip my guide?
If you enjoyed your tour you can tip your guide for the time and effort they spend with you during your experience! Free tours do not have a set price, instead, you can give your tour guide at the end of the tour the amount that you consider appropriate (tips usually range from 10€ to 50€ or even more depending on your satisfaction with the tour).
If you really enjoyed the tour, but don’t have enough money for a tip, you can remember your guide’s name and you can leave them a good review on TripAdvisor or on Google reviews.
Do all the tips go to my guide?
We operate free walking tours, however, there is a cost to everything. To successfully operate the tours, we need to pay for administration, like the websites’ fees & commissions, materials, and other things which we sometimes need to cover with a percentage of the tips. However, our guides still keep a fair share of what they make. In 2019 we also started a new initiative called the Social Riviera Project where we give 10% of our tips to a charity. We chose a new charity every 3 months to make sure we are helping out in all the different areas we can.
Can the walking tour of Nice be done with a baby stroller?
Yes it is possible we are happy to welcome families in the tour. You can use your stroller in the old town and on the Promenade des Anglais. We end the tour at the Castle Hill of Nice so you can take the elevator while your guide walks up and rejoin the rest of the group at the top.
Please be aware that the elevator is under maintenance at this time.
Where can I park my car in Nice?
The cheapest options are
-Parcazur Henri Sappia: 2, bd Henri Sappia, 06100 Nice (4am-2:30am)
-Parcazur Gorbella: 61, bd Gorbella (angle 3 rue Mellarede), 06100 Nice (7am - 8pm)
-Parcazur Palais des Expositions: Place du XV Corps, 06300 Nice (4:15am-2:15am)
-Parcazur Charles Ehrmann: 155 boulevard du Mercantour, 06200 Nice (4am-2:30am)
-Parcazur Port Lympia: CCI Nice Côte d'Azur Port de Nice Service parking Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice (4am-2am)
-Parcazur Carras - Les Bosquets: 8 avenue de Carras, 06200 Nice (4:14am-2:15am)
-Parcazur Vauban: 66 rue de Roquebillière, 06300 Nice (5am-1am)
-Parcazur Pont Michel: Route de Turin, 06300 Nice (4:55am-1:45am)
-Parcazur Saint Isidore: Rue Alain Mimoun, 06200 Nice (4:15am-1:45am)
-Parcazur PEM Cagnes-sur-Mer: Parcazur PEM Cagnes-sur-Mer (always open, but parking may not exceed 22 consecutive hours).

Another option is the Parking Palace Massena in 29 Promenade des Anglais, 06000.

How long does the tour last?
The walking tour lasts between 2 hours and 2 hours and a half but you won't notice the time go by!

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Stefi
12/11/2022

Bellissimo tour per Nizza

La nostra guida Cara ci ha accompagnati per poco più di due ore circa in giro per la città di Nizza, raccontando un po' di storia, curiosità e portandoci per le piazze più importanti, le vie più conosciute e ci ha portati sulla collinetta da cui si gode un panorama molto bello. Noi siamo italiani ma mio figlio di 15 anni ha seguito perfettamente il giro in inglese, quello più piccolo ha seguito tutto il percorso tranquillamente con un po' di traduzione da parte nostra e anche di Cara che un po' italiano lo sa...Bravissima Cara! E bellissimo tour!
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Gerrit
10/28/2022

Amazing! Thanks Jenny.

Me and my partner had an amazing experience with Jenny (our tour guide). She was extremely knowledgeable about Nice and had a real passion for the beautiful town. We would highly recommend this experience!
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Saloni Majmudar
09/10/2022

Student

I had a great time on my tour led by Laura! She was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job of balancing discussion on the history of Nice and tips on where to eat, good viewpoints, etc.. Would recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a good sense of Nice!
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Reyhaneh Azari
08/14/2022

Excellent walking tour

I went on the morning walking tour, we were only a few people which made it much better to explore the city, had an amazing fun time, Jenny our tour guide was so nice and very well explaining and giving information about each and every places and buildings that we visited. She was fun and had all the knowledge about the city. I recommend this tour if you want to know the history of the city specially the old part of nice. And don’t forget to tip your tour guid.
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Victor
06/18/2022
If you ever want to go on the perfect tour with the perfect guide, then look no further than Alba. She was really nice and funny and informative, and explained everything very well. Best tour I've ever taken, and would 100% recommend it.
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Scott
04/01/2021
Had a great morning and a great introduction to this charming city on the Cote dAzur. It was truly a perfect start to a perfect holiday. Would do it again and again when I am here.
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Ingo
04/01/2021
Renata was the best. Very intelligent and cheerful and you could tell she really likes what she does and just loves this city. I listened intently to what she had to tell us, especially the many personal tips she gave us. I tried everything and was never disappointed. Thank you Renata.
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Gisele
04/01/2021
I've been to Nice a time or two but thought a refresher on the history of Nice would be nice. And I have to say it was a very good decision to do this tour because I learned so many new things that I haven't read before. Very very good work.
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Eva Maria
04/01/2021
I went with my son in the morning and we were very excited about the tour and especially about our guide. Julia was so nice and sweet and funny and just knew so much about the history of the city. Definitely worth a try
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Globetrotterella
04/01/2021
In one word: magnifique
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Helen66
04/01/2021
I have already experienced many such tours. This is definitely one of the best because the guide was highly professional and knew literally everything about this enchanting city. Thank you for that authentic, interesting and fun experience
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Merlin
04/01/2021
Hats off! Insanely interesting, entertaining and fun tour through the old town of Nice and the most important sights. Thanks to Rich, you do a remarkable job
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Adam
04/01/2021
You can't do better than that. The route with the stops and the interesting stories and the crowning finale with the priceless view over the whole city. Highly recommended.
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Leyla
04/01/2021
I knew that this city was uniquely beautiful and interesting, but I didn't know that the history behind it was just as beautiful and exciting. Very informative and exciting narration by the lovely guide. Would even do it again
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Josi
04/01/2021
It was so beautiful, I'm so glad I could get myself together and go on my own. I feel more connected to this beautiful city than I did before. Top
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Belinda
03/31/2021
Excellent guidance! Route ended at the top of the hill with fantastic 360 degree view of the harbour and coast. A very informative and pleasant experience. Recommend
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Kerem
03/31/2021
Really competent and likeable guide. Was able to answer all our questions about Nice and even beyond! He is a true expert of the Riviera. He has given us plenty of time to explore. Such a delight!
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Thekla01
03/31/2021
Renata our guide was very welcoming and fun and spoke fluent English. There were about 20 on the tour but she never felt overwhelmed and ensured that every single one could see her and follow what she says. I liked that she gave us some personal recommendations on food and drink. The tour is basically free but at the end you can't give a tip - only if you want to but I thought it was well worth €20+. GREAT JOB RENATA
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Rita
03/31/2021
Fantastic tour, I heartily recommend it. Our host, Rich, was great and provided us with lots of informative information. You get a great insight and understanding of the city in a quite short time.
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Gwyneth
03/31/2021
Brilliant trip! The guide was charming and very helpful. Very informational and quite entertaining. Would advise everyone to join this tour when you want to feel more connected and more knowledgable about this enchanting city.
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Jolanda
03/31/2021
Cool tour overall!! At the end we went to the top of the castle hill where we had the most spectacular view of Nice!! But my personal highlight was a visit to the best ice cream shop in town and even one of the best in whole France! Simply loved it.
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Violet
03/31/2021
We joined our knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide on a 2 5 hour walk around the city. It was just perfect to get a first insight into this city and to see the most essential sights and get an orientation.
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Nicole30
03/31/2021
Great tour without doubt. I usually do a free walking tour in every new city I travel and for this tour I have nothing to complain about at all. Damir was very nice and it was not only a frontal lecture because he really tried to interact with the group which made it probably even more interesting for everyone. Nice one !!
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Valerieee
03/31/2021
The tour in Nice was very pleasant. We went to the main tourist sites and walked through the beautiful old town. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Nice. My favourite story was the robbery – so exciting :) We had a few breaks during the tour to try some special dishes on the market or to just rest. Well worth visiting!
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Asli
03/30/2021
This tour was so good honestly one of the best tours I have ever attended. Obviously I happily gave a huge tip because the tour is actually free. Rich was just great he even managed to keep my husband interested and attentive for more than two hours which is a great achievement 😊
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Adrien
03/30/2021
It was a very nice visit, our guide Rich was clear, friendly and knew his subject, I recommend this visit.
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Maria
03/30/2021
I was a solo traveller in Nice. And I was so happy with Rich, our guide. He was very knowledgeable and organized. In 2 hours we could see the old town, the beach and other monuments of Nice. It is really worth it.
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Nelee
03/30/2021
I was impressed by our guide Justin who knows the old town very well even though he is not from here. He seemed to really enjoy his job so I also enjoyed walking around the city with him and listen to what he has to tell! He was also very helpful and took his time at the end to answer all of our questions.
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Angel(a)
03/30/2021
On Wednesday me and my mate took the free walking tour with the guide Rich. I had to convince my friend to join me but he liked it so much. I did too because Rich is a very good storyteller and we learned so many new and cool things about the history of Nice. Probably the best introduction you can get. Recommended!
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Demi C.
03/30/2021
I did the night tour, in English, and the morning tour, in Spanish. Our guide was called Isabella. She is super sweet and smart and told us the beautiful history of Nice and showed us the most important sights in the old town and around. Afterwards I was even more interested in this city and felt more connected.
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Aldea
03/30/2021
The free tour of Nice with Lilli was really nice! Although she is not from Nice, I felt like she knows everything about the city. She is very enthusiastic and you can clearly see that she does her job with pleasure and passion – it was really nice to be on the tour with her as a host and listen to all the nice stories she has to tell.
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Alexis
03/30/2021
The tour and our guide Paula was great. Within the 2 hours she explains historical facts and anecdotes in a clear and fun way which makes the tour feel like 30 minutes. She also never rushes and gives you time to take photos at every stop. You can feel that she loves her job. 100% recommendable.
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sarah
03/30/2021
We’ve been to the Free Walking Tour in Nice on Sunday morning and it was a very informative and interesting tour around Nice with nice stops such as Flower Market, Old Town, Colline de Chateau. It was crowded, we were around 40 people which did not really disturb me because I could understand the guide at all times and everyone was lovely and fun. I can really recommend.
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Cecilia
03/29/2021
This tour is excellent and the guide, Polina, if I remember correctly, was outstanding. She has superb knowledge about the city that she happily told us in a calm and witty way . Really enjoyed walking through Nice while listening to her stories.
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g0al14
03/29/2021
We went with a group of 11 friends and loved the tour! Rafael made us feel very welcome and was a very good guide along the way. Would go again!
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Vittoria
03/26/2021
The walking tour was magnifique! Anne, our tour guide, know so much about the city and also gave us personal opinions on restaurants where we should definitely eat at some point at what we should avoid. It was very helpful. I just love this place.
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Leni
03/26/2021
Great tour, hit all the hotspots in the old city. Ana was a very nice and knowledgable tourguide. I'd recommend the tour for anyone, might also be interesting for people who are living here I think!!
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Martina
03/26/2021
The free walking tour run by this company is a great introductory to Nice. The guide Catherine was exceptional, despite the group being quite large. Highly recommended!
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Faruk
03/26/2021
I learnt a lot about Nice, and the funny stories and events in its history from the walking tour. The views were great, Nice is a lovely city, and Anna is the best tour guide in the world!
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Gary
03/26/2021
Anna our guide was fantastic very friendly and interactive. If you have a question just ask as she is more than happy to help. You get to find certain food spots that you would not know about and history never heard ! Thanks Anna
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Rachel
03/26/2021
I often take these free walking tours while my husband is busy. They are often a great introduction to a city and a chance to ask a local a few questions about culture, customs, restaurants, things to do etc. Jurina was informative, interactive and engaging.We ate Sooca which I am not sure I would eat without her explanation what it was. recommendation for places to eat. We walked throughout the old city got recommendations for places to eat and up all the stairs to the Castle Hill where the tour finished leaving us time to wander around and enjoy the vista and find the waterfall and the cemetery on the way back down. Well recommended if you are new in town.
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anonymous traveler
03/25/2021
It was amazing! Diana was an informative yet fun guide. Her smile brightened the sunny day and her stories will make us remember Nice in the nicest way :P
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alan
03/25/2021
The free walking tour is an excellent way of finding out more about Nice. The guide was knowledgeable and pleasant and kept us entertained for the whole two hours. Thoroughly recommended.
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Melodi
03/25/2021
When I arrived in Nice the first time doing this tour was the first item on my agenda. I love to have a good overview about the most important sites and a little bit of history when I stay in a new city. I was honestly impressed by the depth of knowledge possessed by my tour guide, an excellent French/English speaking local named Charlie. Thank you for this awesome tour you gave us.
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jenny
03/25/2021
I truly enjoyed learning more about the history of Nice and the old city and their sights even though I am living in Nice for quite a while now. Charlie was kind and also helpful with questions. I also would not care if I had to pay for this tour!
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McGill
03/25/2021
Tour was fabulous, the guide Charlie was excellent too - amazing knowledge and was always counting to be sure we were all there after certain stops we made during the tour. He was also considerate to those who was slow with the walk. Tour was relaxing, good combination of walking about and stops where he told us interesting facts and stories. Definitely recommend!
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jerico
03/25/2021
Although it was the day after the terror attack, and we are not expecting the walking tour to continue, we just walk around Place Massena to see how everything is getting on. There we found Charlie, and he still decided to continue the tour even though there were just 3 participants. The walk was not too long, and the closure of Castle hill made it shorter, but then we learned a lot. He's such a very nice guy and his English is superb. This is the first time in France that I did not struggle to understand every word that he said. Very knowledgeable about the history and significance of parts of the city. If this tour is paid, we will still definitely do it. BTW, we tried that gnocchi that he was suggesting and it's wonderful, plus the gelato to die for. Well done mate ;P Hope to get on with their pub crawl in the future.
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Eleanore Yve
03/25/2021

perfect start for my holiday

We had an excellent guide, Hanna, who was very knowledgable and kind and answered all our questions. The tour was about 2 hrs and packed with a perfect amount of information and free time to stroll around the market and take pictures. it was a perfect start for my holiday here in Nice.
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Olivia
03/25/2021
This is a very enjoyable 2.5 hrs walk around Nice covering all the main sites. My guide, Kate, had loads of cool stories about the history and famous residents of Nice She also recommended the pub crawl so I joined it later that day. We 'hopped' around some of the best bars in old town. With these 2 activities I had a perfect first day in Nice!
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Dinah Lara
03/25/2021

really liked it!

This tour is a great way to get to know this aaaawweeesome city. Our guide Catriana told us many interesting and gave us a bunch of useful tips like what local specialities to try at the market, where is the best ice cream and many more. The tour is free but you can give a tip at the end if you liked it. I indeed did! Merci :)
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