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Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Nice Local Markets and Best Shops

4.8 · 142 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Nice Operated by Nice Creative Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A market-led food walk through Nice with olive oils and fruit vinegars, cheeses and cured meats with seasonal pairings and candied fruit, finishing with a picnic of local produce in a park with a view and a Provence wine tasting.

Hotel pickup is not included, and allergies and preferences are asked for at booking. 4.77 from 142 reviews at €99 per person.

In our comparison: #10 of 14 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €99 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Olive oils & fruits' vinegars tastings
  • All the best snacks traditional from Nice (at least 5)
  • Local food picnic in the park with panoramic views
  • Local food lover's guide
  • The best stalls of the market (candied fruits, local cheeses, delicatessen (dry meats)
  • Pairings (depending on the season: fruits, honey & more)
  • Wines tasting (from Provence)
  • Truffles tastings
  • 3 local desserts
  • The best food shops of Nice Old Town
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Children from €90 (ages 11 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
142 ratings
Tripadvisor 92 · Viator 50

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 134 of 142

Star breakdown of all 142 ratings

5 stars
125 · 88%
4 stars
9 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
3 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, local tastings and Castle Hill picnic, though some find the food portions and wine servings too small.

Praised

  • Guides connect local food traditions with the history and culture of Nice
  • Varied tastings of local specialties at market stalls and specialist shops
  • Picnic on Castle Hill with food, wine and views over Nice
  • Small groups that make it easy to chat over the food

Complaints

  • Some find the food plentiful, while others find portions and wine servings too limited
  • The amount of walking draws warnings to be prepared for the physical effort

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 June 2023 to 17 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
CASTEL sign, at the entrance of the private beach and restaurant, the last stairs going to the beach before the Castle Hill and Hôtel Suisse · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, daily except Mon; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Because of forecast or other unpredictable events, the place for the picnic at the end of the tour could change by decision of the tour guide
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Nice Creative Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

In this 4-hour Food Lovers walking tour (small-group), discover the best meals, snacks & products from Nice & French Riviera (about 10 specialties & many local produces):

Our typical dishes mixing Italian, French & more mediterranean influences: olive oils & special fruits vinegars, local wines & truffles, cheeses & dry meats with pairings (honey, fruits), breads & pastries, candied fruits & many more surprises.

Enjoy the best of Nice's local culture with a local food expert (certified guide).

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Local food lover's guide, Wines tasting…
  • Children from €90 ages 11 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 14€994h4.77 (142)shared
NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice !€673h 30m4.94 (1614)shared
Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice€1658h4.95 (132)shared
French Wine Tasting in Nice: Tour de France in 8 Wines€772h4.9 (245)shared

Ranked #10 of 14 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €165, median €99; typical length 3h 30m. 0 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 14 Food Tours

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