Visit Nice in 2h with Local Certified Guide

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Nice, France

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Unusual guided tour of Old Nice by a 19th century executioner

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Unusual guided tour of Old Nice by a 19th century executioner

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Overview

What's Included

Certified tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fontaine du Soleil
3 Pl. Massena, 06300 Nice, France
Search on Massena square (the large square surrounded by red buildings) a large fountain with a naked statue. I’d be there waving my "Esplouratour" sign

End point

Viewpoint
M7WH+9W, 06300 Nice, France
We will finish at the top of the castle hill, at the sunset viewpoint, where you can enjoy this peaceful park and its beautifull panoramas

Itinerary

Place Massena

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palais de la Prefecture (Pass By)

Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Promenade des Anglais (Pass By)

Belanda Tower (Pass By)

Cascade du Château

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panorama Est de la Colline du Château

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le chateau

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 28 reviews

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First visit to Nice, France

Cheung_L, Sep 2025

Good information about the destination at the beginning of a stay. We had a private tour since there was no other guest. We had a little trouble meeting up with our guide because of the huge area at the meeting point. It would be better to state a specific spot to meet in a large square.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. I'm delighted to hear that you found the information useful at the beginning of your stay and that you enjoyed having a personalized private tour. Regarding the meeting point, I appreciate your suggestion. However, I should mention that the meeting point is specified as the Fountain of the Sun in the middle of the Massena square, which is typically the most precise landmark I can provide in Nice. The fountain serves as a clear, central reference point that is easily identifiable.

Wonderful!

Tracy_W, Oct 2024

Great guided tour, it gave us a wonderful overview of Nice and its history. I would highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Nice and its rich historical heritage. Your recommendation means a lot to me. See you soon I hope, Gianni

Absolutely marvellous! So glad we booked this tour!

Linda_H, Aug 2024

All of it! Gianni took us to places we may well have come across accidentally on our own - but we would never have learned about the history of these places. Our guide was polite and friendly and very knowledgable and proud of his home city, Nice.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your kind review! I'm thrilled you enjoyed our tour of Nice. It's my passion to share the hidden stories and history behind our beautiful city. I'm glad you found the tour informative and appreciated the local perspective. Nice has so much to offer, and it's always a pleasure to showcase its charm to visitors. I hope you left with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for our lovely city!

Great Experience in Nice

Gurman_M, Jun 2024

Gianni was a great guide, we saw the old town, promenade and even went up to the fort. Gianni mixed in culture and history as well. Really recommend

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for this kind review! I'm glad you enjoyed the visit to the old town, the promenade, and the Castle Hill. It's always a pleasure to share local culture and history with my visitors.

Very knowledgeable tour guide

Mark_S, May 2024

The breath taking views and the interesting facts about Nice and it’s history. Good exercise and ideal for getting to know the area.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

I’m so grateful for your review! It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the stunning views and the rich history of Nice. Thank you for choosing to explore with me, and I hope to share even more of Nice’s treasures with you in the future.

Awesome tour!

cathy_p, May 2024

Gianni our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the city. He has lived here his entire life and it showed. He took time to answer all our questions. It was a great day!!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day with me. It’s always a pleasure to share stories and secrets of Nice with others. Your curiosity and questions made our time together even more enjoyable. I hope to have the opportunity to guide you again in the future for another great day! Warm regards, Gianni

Good overview of a beautiful city!

WilliamE_C, Jun 2023

Our guide was informative and took us to parts of the city we had not been to. He suggested places to go and was patient with our walking a little slower (I tore my meniscus!). Good overview!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for your review, I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure to show you Nice. Hoping to see you again, Gianni.

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Maxster, Apr 2023

Felt that our guide should have been more versed in the history of the area. Felt we had to ask what was what. However, the young man was very personable.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello Maxster, i'm sorry you find your tour not informative enough. But are you sure you're take the tour with me? i don't find you in any of my bookings, and my tours are mainly based on the history of the area. If you want we can talk about it with by email contact@esplouratour.fr Gianni

Great informative entertaining tour!

Magdalene_M, Apr 2023

I like walking tours that are a mix of interesting information delivered in a relaxed but entertaining way. This was it. It was exactly what my friend and I were looking for. I would recommend the walking tour to anyone looking to learn more about Nice. The two hours flew by!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour in Nice and found it informative and entertaining. Thank you very much for recommending it to others! Kind regards

Great history

Elizabeth_K, Sep 2022

Loved knowing history of Nice- Beautiful walk through a beautiful city Knowledgeable guide Recommend for tourists

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you Elizabeth for your recommendation, i've loved talking about Nice's history, it was a pleasure to make you discover my city. Hope you had a wonderfull time in Nice Best Regards

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Raymond_L, Aug 2022

Hiking to the highest point in Nice and seeing the beauty of the city! Gianni was a wonderful and knowledgable guide who informed us of many facts we did not know of the history of Nice.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback, it was a pleasure to do the tour with you. I am delighted that you enjoyed the visit and my recommendations. I look forward to seeing you in Nice one day.

Une visite à la perfection!

Frederic_S, Sep 2024

Les 2 heures de visite nous ont parues 10 minutes tellement Gianni nous a fait passer un agréable moment, tant il est connaisseur de sa ville natale. Nous avons beaucoup appris du vieux Nice et bien plus encore..histoire, architecture, cuisine…Je recommande vivement Gianni si vous souhaitez en découvrir plus sur la ville de Nice et aussi ses alentours.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Merci beaucoup pour ce gentil commentaire ! Je suis ravi que cette visite vous ait semblé si courte, j'ai moi même passé un bon moment ! Partager l'histoire, l'architecture et la gastronomie de ma ville natale est toujours un véritable plaisir. Votre enthousiasme me touche et j'espère avoir à nouveau l'occasion de vous faire découvrir d'autres merveilles de notre belle région. À bientôt ! Gianni

Tour guiado em Nice

Srgio_C, Aug 2024

Uma experiência muito agradável e com bastante informação sobre a parte histórica de Nice. Gianni é um guia muito bem preparado e faz o grupo se sentir muito à vontade e interessado. Recomendo!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário maravilhoso! Fico feliz que tenha gostado do passeio e das informações históricas sobre Nice. É um prazer compartilhar meu conhecimento e fazer com que todos se sintam à vontade durante a visita. Sua recomendação significa muito para mim. Espero que leve boas lembranças de Nice e que possa voltar um dia para descobrir ainda mais sobre nossa bela cidade!

Parfait !

hjpmontsarratyahoofr, Jul 2024

Excellente visite du vieux Nice, très intéressant et détaillé Rien d’autre à ajouter sinon que je recommande le guide qui nous accompagne le 4 juillet

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Je vous remercie sincèrement pour votre avis positif concernant la visite guidée du Vieux Nice que j'ai eu le plaisir d'animer le 4 juillet. Je suis ravi d'apprendre que vous avez trouvé la visite excellente, intéressante et détaillée. Votre recommandation est très appréciée. C'est toujours gratifiant de savoir que les participants ont apprécié l'expérience et en gardent un bon souvenir. Encore merci pour votre retour et au plaisir de vous revoir peut-être pour une autre découverte de Nice !

What a wonderful tour

Ruth_J, Jun 2024

C’était une visite très agréable. Notre guide, dont la connaissance et la passion pour la ville étaient palpables, nous a fait découvrir des trésors cachés et des anecdotes fascinantes. Le parcours était bien structuré, mêlant habilement histoire, culture et sites incontournables. Les explications étaient claires et enrichissantes, ce qui a rendu la visite à la fois instructive et plaisante. Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience à quiconque souhaite découvrir Nice de manière authentique et approfondie.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Je suis ravi de lire que vous avez apprécié la visite guidée de Nice. Votre retour positif sur la structure du parcours et la clarté des explications me touche particulièrement. C’est toujours un plaisir de partager ma passion pour l’histoire et la culture de cette ville magnifique. Merci de recommander l’expérience, et j’espère avoir l’occasion de vous accueillir à nouveau pour explorer d’autres merveilles de Nice.

Nizza in the road

GiovanFiore_C, Aug 2023

La guida Gianni era simpaticissima e preparatissima, ci ha fatto fare un tour completo di Nizza nonostante il gran caldo. La mia parte preferita è stata la visita alla collina del castello e la bellissima vista da lassù.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Grazie per la vostra opinione è stato un piacere fare la visita con voi e farvi scoprire la mia città. Spero che abbiate approfittato bene del vostro soggiorno a la regina de li flou.

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