Tours and Tickets to Experience Promenade des Anglais
Promenade des Anglais
Dress for the weather, with plenty of sun protection in summer.
Reserve a table or lounge chair if you’re planning on stopping at a private beach along the walkway.
Expect large crowds during the summertime high season.
Be cautious of pickpockets; lockers are available at some private beaches.
People Also Ask
There are plenty of ways to experience the Promenade des Anglais. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
The Promenade des Anglais is free to visit. However, many travelers opt to discover it on a tour. Segway adventures start at around US$40, e-bike rides start from about US$45, and electric taxi-bike tours cost from around US$50, while the entry-level price for a cruise is about US$30.
The Promenade des Anglais runs for about 4.5 miles (7 kilometers) along Nice’s Baie des Anges, passing Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and many luxury hotels. It’s hard to miss: From most of the city, simply head downhill toward the sea and you will find it.
For runners, cyclists, and photographers alike, sunrise is a great time to visit the Promenade des Anglais, with gorgeous colors, little heat, and no crowds. For people-watchers, the buzzy evening atmosphere with street performers and promenaders is hard to miss, while streetlights on the water create a sense of romance.
May is a great month to enjoy both Nice and the Promenade des Anglais, as the high-season crowds have yet to arrive but the beach clubs are open and the weather is usually warm. Side trips to Cannes during the film festival mid-month provide an added bonus.
Yes, the Promenade des Anglais is fully accessible to travelers in wheelchairs: It’s wide, flat, and well maintained. Two beaches along the promenade, Centenaire Beach (Plage du Centenaire) and Carras Beach (Plage de Carras), offer ramps, walkways, beach wheelchairs, and other accessible courtesies through the Handiplage service.