Nice's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Nice, FR
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Highlights

  • Explore at your own pace
  • Unlimited use before and after booking date
  • Self-guided audio tour
  • See the city's most interesting sites
  • Breathtaking views from Castle Hill

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

Nice , France

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End Point

The tour ends on Castle Hill with stunning views across the city.

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06300 Nice , France

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What to expect

1

Old Town

On this two-hour walking tour of Nice's Old Town, you’ll see the city’s most interesting sites.

2

Place Massena

The tour starts on Place Masséna where I’ll shed light on the controversial Fontaine du Soleil, a fountain featuring a statue of Apollo.

3

Fontaine du Soleil

While looking at the Fontaine du Soleil, find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day.

4

Esplanade Pompidou

While standing in Esplanade Georges Pompidou, hear about the hyper-realistic style of painting called “Trompe-l’œil”, meaning “deceiving the eye”

5

Opera de Nice

See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.

6

Marché Aux Fleurs - Cours Saleya - Nice

Make your way through the city’s flower market to the Palais de Justice.

7

Palais de la Prefecture

See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.

8

Palais de Justice

Outside the Palais de Justice, I’ll tell you about one of France’s most famous criminals, Albert Spaggiari, who was also the mayor’s official photographer.

9

Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice

You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Place Rossetti

You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.

11

Promenade des Anglais

On this tour, you'll have a chance to take in Nice’s iconic coastline and find out why it is called Promenade des Anglais.

12

Colline du Chateau

On this tour, you'll have a chance to see breathtaking views of Old Nice from Castle Hill where our tour ends.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route.
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What our experts say

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    Start early to beat the crowds.
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    Visit nearby Cours Saleya market.
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    Grab a snack at La Merenda nearby.
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    Don't miss the sunset views from Castle Hill.
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    Check out local art galleries in Vieux Nice.

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