Capital City of the French Riviera the overview of Nice
Capital city of the French Riviera – the overview of Nice (Sightseeing tour from Nice city)
Your guide will take you for a ride around Nice that takes 4 hours. You will see all major attractions of the city. Still, as that is a private tour, we’ll be happy to adopt it to your individual expectations. It can start whether at 9 am or at 2 pm – that’s what we would recommend.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jardin du Monastere de Cimiez, Place du Monastere de Cimiez, 06000 Nice France
n the beginning you will get to the historical part of Nice, called the Cimiez. Famous not only because monumental Winter Palace of the British Queen Victoria but also its nearby location of the ruins of ancient Roman city called Cemenelum (1st century C.E.) – archeological site telling you more of Nice from the times of beginning of our era with surrounding olive gardens. Next to them you will have the museums of two famous painters: Matisse and Chagall. Such a great combination of history and art in this one place surely would not leave you indifferent.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglise Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas et Sainte Alexandra, 6 rue Longchamp, 06000 Nice France
Our next stop would take place in front of St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral - the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, opened in 1912 and meant to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice by the end of the 19th century. It’s Byzantium style and beautiful gardens around would tell you another story of the city and its connection to the times of the Tzars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice France
We will then continue driving by the one and only Promenade des Anglais – famous boulevard along the Bay of Angels, between the airport of Nice Cote d’Azur and its Port Lympia. With all the greatest hotels by, not to mention the majestic Negresco among them – a real pearl of belle-epoque archirecture. It’s been for over one and half century the favourite destination to have a walk or recently also to jog, bike or roller-skate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, 06000 Nice France
Then we stop at doorstep of the Old Town, on the vibrant Massena Square, next to the statue of Apollo. From there you’ll enjoy walking around the heart of Old Nice. Must-see spots like Cours Saleya – incredible flower market that turns out into Mediterranean food court in the evenings as well as the surroundings baroque streets next to the Opera building reflected in the paintings of Matisse still proudly holding the mood of Napoleon era. Just few steps away you may see the Nice Cathedral of Saint Reparata built in XVII century and hear the story of the mythical martyr girl, the patroness of the cathedral. Then splendid instantiation of the Neoclassical heritage of Nice – Palace of Justice and the square with the charming fountain and souvenir boutiques around it will have your full attention.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Castle Hill of Nice, 06300 Nice France
From the old Town we will get you to the Castle Hill – place overviewing the city and the Bay of Angels, it attracts tourists with its amazing waterfall and an old Jewish cemetary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Confisierie Florian, 14 quai Papacino, 06300 Nice France
On the way back you would not miss the opportunity of visiting the real French candy factory ‘Florian’ and learn the secrets of fruits carmelisation and bathing local flowers with tasty chocolate.At the end our guide would bring you back to the place you first met
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 3 To 4 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide meets you at the agreed place and that’s when you land in our caring hands.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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