--- title: Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Nice Local Markets and Best Shops lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/food-wine-lovers-tour-of-nice-local-markets-and-best-shops/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 142 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Picnic in the park, view rank_in_category: 11 of 16 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/food-wine-lovers-tour-of-nice-local-markets-and-best-shops/ --- # Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Nice Local Markets and Best Shops **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. ## Overview 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). ## Before you book - Meeting point: CASTEL sign, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Local food lover's guide, Wines tasting… ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 142 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Nice Creative Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Castel Plage** (15m) - Meet your guide at the seafront on the famous Promenade des Anglais for a short introduction before starting your tour. 2. **Old Town** (1h 10m) - We will pass through the most famous local food & flower market "Cours Saleya" and thorn the most beautiful streets and squares of the oldest district of Nice, stopping for tastings in few stalls of the market and some partners shop 3. **Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya** (1h 30m) - As you enter Nice's traditional market, your guide will take you from stall to stall to taste over 15 delicious local delicacies, both sweet and savoury, with historical explanations of the culinary culture of Nice and Provence and their Italian influences. 4. **Opera de Nice** (pass by, no stop) - After a stroll through the market and several tastings, a stop will be made at Nice's iconic opera house for a historical break before continuing with even more tastings in the shops of the best local artisans. 5. **Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate** (pass by, no stop) - In the famous Rossetti Square, your guide will take short historical break in front of the Cathedral of Santa Reparata in the Old Town. Then the tastings continue for more local produce shops before to go uphill for the picnic. 6. **Colline du Chateau** (1h) - The tour ends at the Castle Hill Park with a convivial final picnic (local meals, snacks, wines & pastries) ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJqz8q6qLazRIRQLmnnzHbMS0 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please inform us about food allergy and intolerance - Please inform at time of booking what are the products which interests you more to organize your food tasting accordingly - Minimum drinking age is 18 years Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 16** | €99 | 4h | 4.77 (142) | shared | | [NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice !](/france/nice/tours/no-diet-club-unique-local-food-in-nice/?format=md) | €67 | 3h 30m | 4.93 (1594) | shared | | [Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice](/france/nice/tours/c-tes-de-provence-small-group-day-trip-with-winery-visits-tastings-from-nice/?format=md) | €165 | 8h | 4.95 (131) | shared | | [French Wine Tasting in Nice: Tour de France in 8 Wines](/france/nice/tours/french-wine-tasting-in-nice-tour-de-france-in-8-wines/?format=md) | €77 | 2h | 4.9 (242) | shared | Ranked #11 of 16 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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