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

Are you looking for a way to see Vieux Nice and Castle Hill without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day • Hear from producer Riviera Bar Crawl Tours, a local tour company • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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   Old Town

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

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   Place Massena

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

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   Fontaine du Soleil

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   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.

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   Esplanade Pompidou

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

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   Opera de Nice

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   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.

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   Stop 6

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

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   Palais de la Prefecture

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   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.

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   Palais de Justice

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   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.

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   Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice

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   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

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    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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    Promenade des Anglais

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    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.

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    Colline du Chateau

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

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

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