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Old Nice: Discover 800 Years of History

New To The Site! Nice, France

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120 to 135 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

We are convinced that God created Nice last, after having given birth to divine wonders but still remaining divinely Unsatisfied.

Nowadays, not seeing Nice and the French Riviera exclusively as an image of a postcard – idyllic and dreamed of by the whole world – is no small matter. Because the city of Nice – as alpine as it is maritime – is not limited to the caressing yellow of the sun or the blue azure of the murmuring sea, like the famous garment that does not make the monk. Such an approach requires a sensitive and receptive curiosity.

Warning: a high risk of alpine avalanches of laughter and Mediterranean heat waves (human, of course).

Remember, God created Nice last for a good reason. Let's find out together.

Everyone is welcome for this divine Nice co-adventure.

What's Included

  • Admission fee

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Place Charles Félix
    06300 Nice, France

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Rue Saint-François de Paule
    06300 Nice, France

    You came out of Old Nice unscathed and above all... Curious as ever!

    What To Expect

    Les Ponchettes

    Ground zero of your visit. Your guide will welcome you to this warm place to immerse you in the bath — of the sea and Mother History — of this place embraced by God. Prepare to meet hunter-gatherers, Greek sailors and the Dukes of Savoy. Watch your feet! In the past, this same place was submerged by the Mediterranean Sea. Benvengut! Yes, you will hear the nissart during this visit: the place imposes it.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Centre du Patrimoine - Le Senat

    A beautiful 17th century building, which once housed the workplace of the strongest men in the Nice world, and which later provided asylum for those in need. But in between: death sentences were pronounced there. What a story!
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue du Malonat

    We wouldn't want to scare you, but be prepared for the encounter with the Black Death, the executioner of Nice... and don’t forget to bring your dirty laundry to immerse it in the last wash house in town.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue Place Vieille

    Since earlier, your guide feels your eagerness to immerse yourself in the life of Nice, ordinary and therefore authentic. Here we are! Discover the history of Nice’s religious life and its baroque gems, while staying out of sight. The church of Gèsu speaks to you, even if you do not yet know how to listen to it. This is Nice. That is so.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue Droite (Pass By)

    The main street of medieval Old Nice. We'll just walk through it, because otherwise, you'll probably not hear your guide... and completely block the way. What a shame!
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    Rue de la Croix

    Would you like to know more about the Palais Lascaris, the heroine Catherine Ségurane and the white penitents, but you are eager to avoid the beaten track? Nothing could be easier: follow us.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue Benoît Bunico

    How lucky we are to be able to move freely on this street, unlike people from the Jewish community in the Middle Ages. This street was once their ghetto. Let us learn more about their lives, in tribute to all those persecuted, once as today.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue Mascoinat

    Do we always eat well in Nice? No surprise! However, this has not always been the case... Don't come on an empty stomach!
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue Colonna d'Istria

    Want to know more about the 3rd most beautiful square (and 1st according to Specimina Academica) in the city of Nice, but you still prefer to hear your guide without being hustled by lovers of the best ice in the city? Let’s cross Rossetti Square together and stand behind the Cathedral of the Holy Repair. A moment of freshness and crisp anecdotes is guaranteed. I promise. Swore.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rue de la Préfecture

    When you see which medieval building exactly became the last refuge of a great Niccolò Paganini, you will be shocked by the sumptuous Palace of the Sardinian Kings located a stone's throw away. But it's probably in your ropes.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Opera de Nice

    How beautiful is our Opera... Too bad she's not looking at the sea. But across the street, look, right across the street. Right here. The wonderful late Baroque style church of Saint-François-de-Paule. She's looking at the sea. Or she's watching the opera. It's up to you!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Esplanade Pompidou

    It's been two hours since you've seen the sea. Because you missed our beautiful sea so much, here we are. But watch out! You have definitely left the medieval perimeter of the city of Nice and are now on the edge of the City of New Brunswick. Setting foot on the Promenade des Anglais, you will enter the most recent part of the History of Old Nice. Keep it up! May God keep you in this discovery of novelty...
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Please also provide a bottle of water.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Nice: Discover 800 Years of History?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
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    • Please wear comfortable shoes, preferably non-slip, as the tiles and pavers covering Old Nice can be slippery.
    • Please also provide a bottle of water.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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