--- title: Nice Old Town & Local Market Food Tour with 10 Authentic Tastings lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/nice-old-town-local-market-food-tour-with-10-authentic-tastings/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 98 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 116 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Morning market? rank_in_category: 4 of 14 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/nice-old-town-local-market-food-tour-with-10-authentic-tastings/ --- # Nice Old Town & Local Market Food Tour with 10 Authentic Tastings **Guidekin's take:** Morning markets and Old Nice streets with ten tastings: socca, pissaladière, a twist on salade niçoise, olive oil, market cheese and charcuterie, ice cream and local wine. A private version is sold as an option; the menu shifts with the season, and dietary needs must be flagged in advance. 4.93 from 116 reviews for 3h. **Morning market?:** Shared market walk, ten tastings and wine at €98 per person; English only, private upgrade for your party at its own rate. 4.93 from 116 reviews. Trade-off: English only; no pickup; private option priced separately. (last checked September 22, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 14 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Nice, eat like a local as your expert guide leads you through bustling morning markets, historic old streets and local bars and restaurants as you sample sun soaked produce of Provence. We offers you the best bites in a city where the land meets the sea and France meets Italy from street food, to market nibbles, restaurants and wine bars. Learn about the southern way of life, uncover the fascinating history of Nice’s Old Town and taste some iconic and lesser known dishes from the south of France. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the Statue of Garibaldi in… - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €98 · private from €299 - Starts 10:00, 10:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Olive oil tasting | Local Dishes - Children from €88: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €98 per person for the Nice Small Group Food Tour option; other options up to €299 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 116 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Secret Food Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €98 · private from €299 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 10:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 116 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 114 of 116. - 5 stars: 111 (96%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, food history and generous portions; the choice of tastings does not satisfy everyone. **Praised:** - Guides connect local dishes with the history and culture of Nice - Local specialities travellers would not have tried on their own - Generous portions that leave travellers feeling full - An Old Town walk that helps visitors get their bearings early in a stay - Friendly guides make conversation easy within the group **Complaints:** - Some find the food selection disappointing, while others praise its variety Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-05-07 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Nice Small Group Food Tour | €98 / person | English | Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Nice in a group of 12 people or less! | | Private Nice Food Tour | €299 / person | English | Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Nice for only you and your group | ## What's included - Socca – Local Chickpea Crêpe - Provincial tarte with anchovies and onion | Salad Niçoise with a Twist - Olive oil tasting | Local Dishes - Artisanal Ice Cream - French Cheeses & Charcuterie from the market | Local Wines - Our Delicious Secret Dish! ## Not included - Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Meet your guide and discover the fascinating history behind Nice's Italian pa...** (40m) - Meet your guide and discover the fascinating history behind Nice's Italian past before starting your food discovery through the old town. 2. **Follow your guide past local bakeries, bustling fish markets, olive oil produ...** (40m) - Follow your guide past local bakeries, bustling fish markets, olive oil producers and charming medeival streets as you taste your way through the winding roads of the fishing village of Nice. 3. **Visit Iconic Law Court with legendary stories of bank hiests and take a lot o...** (40m) - Visit Iconic Law Court with legendary stories of bank hiests and take a lot of pictures. 4. **Visit a foodies paradise at the beautiful charming Cours Saleya Market, Nice'...** (30m) - Visit a foodies paradise at the beautiful charming Cours Saleya Market, Nice's daily farmers market for fresh goods and flowers. 5. **Nice** (30m) - Discover the fascinating history of Nice as a 19th century beach resort on the Promenade des Anglais the Cities famous beachfront walkway. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - 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 In front of the Statue of Garibaldi in the centre of the square Place Garibaldi. Address Place Garibaldi Nice If you have any questions. Please email us. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiFQbC4gR2FyaWJhbGRpLCAwNjMwMCBOaWNlLCBGcmFuY2UiLiosChQKEgm_24M4utrNEhEfM0HaGN48fBIUChIJMS2FahDQzRIRcJqX_aUZCAQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances. - *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. - *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 14** | €98 | 3h | 4.93 (116) | varies by option | | [NO DIET CLUB - Unique Local Food in Nice !](/france/nice/tours/no-diet-club-unique-local-food-in-nice/?format=md) | €67 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (1614) | 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 (132) | 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 (245) | shared | Ranked #4 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/food-tours-nice/?format=md ## More in Nice - All Nice tours: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/nice-old-town-local-market-food-tour-with-10-authentic-tastings/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/?format=md