NICE · CÔTE D’AZUR
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 15 most popular old town & castle hill walking tours, with prices, run times and who you book through. Picked for the days that actually make a Riviera trip, and what each one gets you once you are there.
Walk Old Nice and Castle Hill with a local guide, see Cours Saleya markets, and finish with views plus homemade pissaladière in 2h15.
Most Popular“Great walking tour of some of the main sights in Nice including some history and culture. The walk was well-paced and we were lucky to have great weather in December.”
Guided tour of Nice’s Le Vieux Nice lanes, Cours Saleya market, and Castle Hill sea views. English guide, $30, 135 min.
“It was great! Soni was super knowledgeable and friendly, and she gave us great eating recommendations. She also wove her own family history into part of the tour, which made it very unique. Definitely recommend!”
Taste Old Nice like a local with 7 to 10 Provençal stops, wine pairings, and a Castle Hill picnic lunch. Great value.
“Carmela was a great guide. She was knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend.”
Walk Nice’s Vieux district with a local guide, taste local specialties, then climb to Castle Hill for rooftop views over the Riviera.
“Carmela was our tourguide and she did an excellent job. She told us about the history of Nice and showed us the old town. The old town has many hidden gems which you don’t see until they are pointed out. Carmela also gave a lot of suggestions for good dining. On Castle Hill, without castle,…”
Guided Old Nice and Castle Hill walk with Nejib: Place Massena, Cours Saleya market, and hilltop views. 150 minutes for $33.
“Excellent tour. Nejib was a wonderful guide with plenty of knowledge, recommendations and brilliant charisma. Highly recommended!”
Walk Old Nice, Cours Saleya and Colline du Château with guide Nejib on a small-group route built around real history and top views.
“Really good walking tour with Nejib. He is so knowledgeable, funny and gives so much insight into the Nice area! Also gives you tons of recommendations on things to do after the tour. The tour was just the right amount of time in my opinion. Nejib also takes tons of pics of the group during…”
Small-group walking tour of Nice Old Town and Castle Hill with panoramic views, Garibaldi Square, and baroque cathedrals. English.
“Carmela was an excellent guide. We enjoyed learning about old town Nice and the views from Castle hill.”
A 3-hour guided walk through Vieux Nice’s lanes, baroque churches, and Castle Hill’s views—plus local food tastings for $53.
“We had an excellent tour with Lily - other people on our tour had to cancel but she was extremely professional and friendly and made a great effort in making sure we got the full experience. She gave us lots of insight into the history of the old town, and we ended up feeling we…”
Old Town Nice food walk with 8–10 tasting stops, markets, wine, sweets, and local guide stories from Place Masséna for $141.
“Malvina was the most perfect tour guide. Her love and knowledge of Nice, food and life made the experience fantastic. We enjoyed a wide variety of tastings from Artisan shops and local markets, we even stopped for a Rosé along the way. We learned about Nice's art culture, history and food in a fun way.…”
Private professional photoshoot in Old Nice: 30–45 minutes, expert posing, edited high-res photos delivered within 48 hours.
“Our photographer Julia was amazing. So friendly, she captured some really amazing shots of us.”
Walk Nice’s Old Town with a local guide, visit the flower market, see top sights, and enjoy a local snack. Small group.
“It was a good experience. The only hiccup we had that Samuel had to do the tour with another couple in french with us! So there were two languages happening together! This was a hiccup by Viator or something!”
A private 2–3 hour walking tour of Old Nice with a pro guide, free entry stops, and stories from Place Massena to Garibaldi Square.
“Excellent your; very educational and enjoyable!! Learned do much about the culture and history of nice in this walk around the city!”
Nice theatrical tour with actors from Place Garibaldi to Castle Hill, meeting Barbarossa and Garibaldi. 1.5 hours, English.
“Strong performers provide a very entertaining way of learning some history whilst enjoying a walk around the local area at a comfortable pace. Highly recommend”
Follow clue trails and solve 12 phone puzzles on a self-guided walk through Nice’s old town landmarks, with dark fiction vibes.
“Scénario inintéressant. Les prétextes trouvés pour visiter la ville sont nuls. Seules les infos complémentaires (”le saviez vous ?”) méritent la lecture”
A 90-minute walk through Nice’s Promenade and Old Town, mixing public art, markets, and viewpoints with great guide energy and easy pacing.
“Nicholas was a great tour guide. We enjoyed our walking tour of Nice. It was a great way to get a taste of this beautiful city.”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
