NICE - Option B - Sightseeing in old town Nice only

Date: Thursday, October 9

Departure Time:  1:00pm 

Cost: 38 €

Children under two are free if they don’t take up a seat on the bus. 

Nicknamed “Nice la Belle,” or “Nice the Beautiful,” the City of Nice came to the attention of the English aristocracy in the late 18th Century.  Over the past 150 hundred years its mild climate, beautiful ocean views and fine restaurants and hotels have attracted tourists and artists from around the world. In 1822, a seven-kilometer (4.3 miles) walkway along the Mediterranean Sea was constructed which became known as the “Promenade des Anglais” (The Promenade of the English) creating a relaxing and unique way of drinking in the beauty of the area.

Given time constraints, our excursion will focus on “Le Vieux Nice,” which is the compact “old town” part of the city.  

With this option, you can enjoy more time to do some sightseeing and shopping.  Don’t forget your walking shoes, grab a map, and strike out on your own to visit some highlights of the old town.   

Highlights of Old Nice:

• Wandering the Old City; its narrow streets and tall, painted structures provide old-world charm punctuated with views of luxury yachts entering the old port.

• Strolling the Promenade des Anglais

• Visiting Castle Hill (La Colline du Château) to the east of the Old City for beautiful views and a lovely park setting to relax and soak in the ambience

• Sampling local delicacies in an olive oil or ice cream shop, bakery or restaurant

• Visiting Place Massena and the Fontaine du Soleil (Sun Fountain)

• Exploring Cours Saleya with its flower market

• Visiting Place Rosetti and/or Place St. Francois 

• Touring the Palais Lascaris (a former aristocrat’s home described as a Baroque Jewel)

• Shopping for souvenirs

More ideas for your visit can be found at: http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/nice-f-az-ni.htm

Clearly, there is more to see in Nice than one afternoon affords! So, enjoy the train ride and some time on your own, or plan your afternoon visit independently. 

Note:  If you would like to book a guided or specialty walking tour on your own, here is a company which offers small-group specialty tours (i.e. cultural, city overview, foodie) departing from Old Nice:  www.rivieraisyours.com.