Capital City of the French Riviera the overview of Nice
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Overview

Discover Nice’s major highlights—and enjoy a seamless way to explore—when you embark on this private, half-day tour. Meet your guide at a time and place of your choosing, and climb aboard your comfortable vehicle. Head first to Cimiez, where you’ll view Queen Victoria’s Winter Palace and discover Roman ruins. Then, drive down the Promenade des Anglais and admire the seaside views before exploring the Old Town, visiting Castle Hill, and more.

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Sophie Tour

Itinerary

  • Jardin du Monastere de Cimiez

    In 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.

    30 minutes
  • Eglise Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas et Sainte Alexandra

    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.

    30 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Promenade des Anglais

    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. 

    30 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Old Town

    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.

    40 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Colline du Chateau

    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. 

    30 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Confisierie Florian

    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

    30 minutes
    Admission Included
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Location

Address

Place Jean-Paul II Pape, 06000 Nice, France

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Experience

Highlights

  • A private tour lets you customize the itinerary to suit your interests
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience
  • Travel in comfort via a private vehicle
  • See Nice’s highlight attractions in the space of a single tour
  • Inclusions

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Private tour
    • Driver/guide
    • Transport by private vehicle

    Exclusions

    • Food and drinks

    Additional Information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Russian

    • French

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 290.00