Nice and Castle Hill Guided Historical Walking Tour

• Enjoy a guided tour through the old town of Nice and an optional visit to the Castle Hill.
• Learn about the origins of Nice, its history and various lesser-known facts about the city.
• Admire colourful structures lining the narrow streets and lay eyes on Baroque churches.
• Visit various monuments and squares of Old Nice and visit the local market.
• Learn details about the architecture of the old town and taste some of the best local specialties along the way.
• Optionally, climb the Castle Hill and explore its gardens, picnic areas, cemetery and a waterfall.
• From viewpoints of the Castle Hill, enjoy panoramic views of the city of Nice and the Mediterranean Sea.

• Expert guidance by a certified guide and food tastings

• Dress accordingly to weather conditions and put on comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
• You need to be in good shape to be able to keep up.
• Dress modestly so you can enter the churches along the route.

• Nice was founded by the Greeks who defeated the Ligurians, naming it after the Greek goddess of victory (Nikaia).
• Before the arrival of the Greeks, the Castle Hill was a Ligurian stronghold.

• The guided tour of Old Nice and the Castle Hill is highly recommended to every visitor of Nice.
• Gourmands and fans of tasty bites should join the tour.
• If you are interested in culture, history and architecture, you will enjoy this guided tour.

• Overall, participating travellers speak highly of the guided tour of Nice and Castle Hill.
• They learned a lot from the knowledgeable tour guide.
• A number of reviewers recommend this tour to every visitor to Nice.
• Many participants had a great opinion about the professionalism and eloquence of their assigned guide.
• They also mentioned that the food they had is very delicious.
• A few comments indicate that the rise to the Castle Hill requires an average physical shape at least.

• Spring and autumn

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Castel Plage, 8 Quai des Etats Unis, the city of Nice

The tour is suitable for participants in wheelchairs.

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