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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

4.9 Excellent 1495 reviews
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2h 15m
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English, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Old town on foot? in our Walking Tours comparison. Choose the French option: Old Nice, pissaladière and Castle Hill at €29 per person for 2h 15m; stairs, bring water. 4.88 from 1,495 reviews.

Trade-off: French option at this price; stairs; bring water.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A guided walk through the old town that ends on Castle Hill, with a slice of pissaladière tasted along the way and the story of how Nice became French. It runs at a low per person price with a local guide; bring your own water, and expect stairs on the climb to the viewpoint. 4.88 from 1,495 reviews for 2h 15m.

From the guide

★ #1 Most Rated Walking Tour, in Nice♡
★ NICEFUNTOURS - If the tour is fully booked on the date you wish, please contact us - We might have still avaibility
★ Check out the video of the walking tour here: bit.ly/NiceCityTour

★ The walking tour of Nice is an essential part of the time spent by all visitors to the Côte d'Azur: iconic sites and a dive into the fascinating history of the city await you!

★ On the Tour, you will taste the Iconic local delicacy "Pissaladière" Made by my mum! ☺️

★ Get Top Tips from a Local
What is the best restaurant in town that you absolutely must visit? Which local dish will make you remember Nice. You will get a list of the best place to go so you don't fall into those tourist traps.

★ I look forward to taking you to the best place of what the city has to offer and getting the most out of your trip to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. À bientôt!

★ We can provide private tours, please get in touch prior - NiceFunTours

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

★ En Français

from €29 / person
Guide: French

★ In English (Meeting point **Statue Apollon** & Ending point **CASLTE HILL**

from €32 / person
Guide: English

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 4€292h 15m4.88 (1495)shared
Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château€282h 30m4.91 (245)shared
Secrets of Nice: Exclusive Private Walking Tour of Nice€350 per group2h4.91 (89)private
Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide€293h4.82 (103)shared

Ranked #3 of 4 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €29, median €29; typical length 2h 23m. 1 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Walking Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 16:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 16:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Local Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Bottled water

Itinerary

Place Massena Stop 1
The walking tour of Nice is run by Local Guides Born and Raised in Nice, the walking tour is an essential part of any visitor’s time on the French Riviera: the iconic sights and a dive into the city’s compelling history awaits you!
Pass by
Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya Stop 2
Discover the flower market and the local food and delicacy from Nice
30 min
Colline du Chateau Stop 3
Discover the lively market of Cours Saleya, the famous Promenade des Anglais, the port of Old Nice, the Belanda Tower and the final destination of the historic hill of the Castle.
1h
Old Town Stop 4
The stunning Old Town of Nice (known locally as Le Vieux Nice) is a lovely honeycomb of narrow streets, dotted with beautiful baroque churches, boutique shops and charming restaurants - hidden gems can be found around every corner! It’s a hive of activity with vibrant squares, buzzing both day and night.
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

◉MEETING POINT: IN FRONT OF THE BIG FOUNTAIN ON THE SQUARE MASSENA (A TALL STATUE OF APOLLO) The guide will be easily recognizable with a PINK t-shirt holding a singn "NICEFUNTOURS"

End point

◉MEETING POINT: IN FRONT OF THE BIG FOUNTAIN ON THE SQUARE MASSENA (A TALL STATUE OF APOLLO) The guide will be easily recognizable with a PINK t-shirt holding a singn "NICEFUNTOURS"

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 29 / person