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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Nice

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Nice is small enough to cross on foot and layered enough that a guide earns the fee. Below are the 15 best walking tours, taking in the old town, Castle Hill and the Belle Époque promenade, with durations and meeting points for each.

★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Colline du Château and the Promenade: How the Guide Connects Landmarks

1.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk Old Nice and Castle Hill with a local guide, stop at Cours Saleya, and try homemade pissaladière on a 2 hour 15 minute tour.

“The guided tour with Soni was fantastic. She’s so personable, friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Nice. I enjoyed how the tour takes you through Old Nice and up to Castle Hill to give you a great overview of the city and where to explore in more depth if you have time. I only had 2 days in Nice, so this was perfect.”

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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Place Massena to Rossetti Square: big architecture, then narrower streets

2.Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 15m · from $30Best value

Guided walk through Nice’s Le Vieux Nice and Castle Hill, with market stops and sea views, led in English for $30.

“Lara gave us a first class experience. We had a most enjoyable morning with her as she guided us through the Old Town of Nice. The pace was excellent, she answered all of our questions and she passed on her extensive knowledge in an interesting way that kept the group engaged throughout. I would certainly recommend this activity to others.”

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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting

Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting - Meeting at Place Massena, then Walking at a Real Human Pace

Nice: Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Nice: Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Where it starts: Castel Plage and the best kind of morning mission

4.Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Taste Provence in Old Nice with 7 to 10 stops, wine pairings, and a Castle Hill picnic lunch.

“This was one of the best tours I ever did. Lara was an amazing and helpful tour guide, explained everything carefully and had a lot of patience with a group of 8 women 😬”

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Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour - How Nice’s Name and Foreign Rulers Still Show Up in Your Walk

5.Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 388 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $34

Vieux Nice walking tour with local tastings and optional Castle Hill views. Learn Greek to Russian history with a pro guide.

“This is a great tour for people interested in history and churches. Great views from above Old Nice down the French Riviera. Do the 3 hour tour if you have the time.”

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Nice: Provencal Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Nice: Provencal Food Walking Tour with Tastings - Your 3-Hour Route Through Old Nice (Meet at Lou Balico)

Nice: Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

Nice: Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour - Place Massena: red facades, Fountain of the Sun, and Piedmontese style

7.Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Guided Old Nice walk to Place Massena, Cours Saleya market, and Castle Hill views, led by Nejib. 150 minutes for $33.

“We had a wonderful experience exploring the city of Nice. Our guide, Nejib, shared unique insights and added a personal touch to our visit, making it truly special. We learned new things and discovered interesting places. The guide was supportive and funny. Our time was filled with interesting information, funny stories and useful recommendations. We are very glad we booked the tour.”

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Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château

Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château - Stop 1: Monument du Centenaire, where Nice learns its own story

8.Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A guided walking tour through Old Nice and Colline du Château, mixing big-city history with seaside views, small-group pace, and easy logistics.

“Nejib was extremely knowledgeable and energetic and had so much to share with us. He pointed out interesting places and restaurants and even cooked up a quiz for the participants. Recommend taking this tour early during your stay, as the giude gives you lots of tips for enjoying the city.”

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Nice: Guided Walking Tour in English

Nice: Guided Walking Tour in English - Promenade des Anglais to Negresco, the Riviera in Plain Sight

9.Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 197 reviews · 2h 30m · from $36

English-guided walk in Nice from Place Massena to Castle Hill, with Vieux Nice markets, Promenade views, and local food stories.

“Very good, Dinira (Robert 😘) conducted the tour with a lot of passion, lively explanations and excellent story telling. I also liked the short breaks in between to explore the market on your own!”

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Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner

Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner - Place Rossetti: Church Views, Then a Wine Merchant Stop

10.Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Sample Niçoise bites and wine in Nice Old Town, then enjoy a dinner tasting menu from Place Rossetti to Cours Saleya in 4 hours.

“It was a very nice 3+ hour tour with interesting and delicious food stops throughout Old Nice including a full dinner and gelato dessert.”

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Half-Day Trip from Nice to Monaco Monte carlo with Guided Walk

Half-Day Trip from Nice to Monaco Monte carlo with Guided Walk - Train ride plus guided walk: what the timing really feels like

Nice: Sightseeing Walking Tour with certified tour guide

Nice: Sightseeing Walking Tour with certified tour guide - Neuf Lignes Obliques and the Nice Opera House, a quick architectural warm-up

12.Sightseeing Walking Tour with certified tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

A 2-hour guided walk in Nice, $31 per person, from Old Town landmarks to Castle Hill views, with a certified guide.

“Gianni is a great guide who really understands Nice and it's surrounding region. He infected us with his passion for this City and gave us some very interesting tips. The tour was informative, focused on history and characteristic features of the region. But it also gave us an insight into a perspective of a local person. Highly recommend this tour and Gianni's services in general. Thank you for your time.”

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Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Colline du Château: park views, waterfall sounds, and ruins with stories

Secrets of Nice: Exclusive Private Walking Tour of Nice

Secrets of Nice: Exclusive Private Walking Tour of Nice - Stop-by-stop stories, from Place Massena to Neuf Lignes Obliques

Nice: City Foods Guided Walking Tour

Nice: City Foods Guided Walking Tour - What You Taste in Nice: Olive Oil, Provencal Wine, Socca, Pissaladière, Ice Cream

15.City Foods Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $111

Walk Nice old town with a small guide for olive oil, wine, socca, pissaladière, ice cream, and patisserie sweets.

“We absolutely LOVED this tour! It was great way to see around Nice, try some delicious foods, and bookmark some places to go see later. We learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. The pace was just right - we covered a good amount of ground, but also spent a nice amount of time sitting and enjoying the food and drinks. Most of all, our tour guide Cami was absolutely fantastic - she knows the area so well, explained everything perfectly, and has the best recommendations. Highly recommend!!”

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