Massena Square (Place Masséna) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Massena Square (Place Masséna). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• ★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

• Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry

• Nice City E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Massena Square is a public space, so it’s free to visit on your own, but you can also see it during a guided tour. Some Old Town walking tours cost less than US$40, while more extensive tours via e-bikes or Segways can cost US$50 and up.

Massena Square is about a 5-minute walk from Promenade des Anglais. Within 10 minutes, most visitors can walk to Nice Cathedral, Opéra de Nice, or the Museum of Photography Charles Nègre. In addition, with tram and bus stops around the square, you can quickly get to other attractions in the city.

Yes, Massena Square makes a good starting point for exploring Nice. It’s on the edges of the Old Town, so you can walk to sites like Nice Cathedral within a few minutes. You can also access the Promenade du Paillon trail and L1 tram line from the square, allowing you to visit other areas of the city.

Fontaine du Soleil will likely catch your eye first; standing at the south side of Massena Square, it’s a sculpture of the Greek god Apollo. The Fontaine Miroir d’Eau is another popular sight for visitors. This jetted fountain is adjacent to the square in Promenade du Paillon park.

Yes, many of the restaurants around Massena Square draw positive reviews. You’ll find a number of different options, including Hippopotamus Steakhouse, La Taverne, Gina, and Le Relais D'Asie, all of which range from casual to fine dining.