--- title: ★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/walking-tour-of-old-nice-and-castle-hill/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 29 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 1495 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Old town on foot? rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/walking-tour-of-old-nice-and-castle-hill/ --- # ★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill **Guidekin's take:** 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 1495 reviews for 2h 15m. **Old town on foot?:** Choose the French option: Old Nice, pissaladière and Castle Hill at €29 per person for 2h 15m; stairs, bring water. 4.88 from 1495 reviews. Trade-off: French option at this price; stairs; bring water. (last checked September 22, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 4 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview ★ #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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: ◉MEETING POINT: IN FRONT OF THE BIG… - Starts 10:00, 16:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €29: ages 1 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person for the ★ En Français option; other options up to €32 - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 1495 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: GUIDED Walking Tour of Nice - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 10:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.88 from 1495 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1454 of 1495. - 5 stars: 1407 (94%) - 4 stars: 47 (3%) - 3 stars: 18 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (0%) - 1 star: 20 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the local history and Castle Hill views, but warn of many steps even when the lift is used. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, friendly guides who explain local history and architecture - Helpful orientation for exploring Old Nice independently - Useful restaurant recommendations and ideas for further sightseeing - Views over Nice and the sea from Castle Hill **Complaints:** - Stairs remain on Castle Hill even with the lift, and lift closures can mean walking down - Some enjoy the walking pace, while others feel rushed through Old Nice - Some follow the English easily, while others find the delivery too fast to understand - Clothing descriptions can make guides hard to identify at the meeting point Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-08 to 2026-10-02); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | ★ En Français | €29 / person | French | - | | ★ In English (Meeting point **Statue Apollon** & Ending point **CASLTE HILL** | €32 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Local Tour Guide ## Not included - Bottled water ## Itinerary 1. **Place Massena** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 2. **Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya** (30m) - Discover the flower market and the local food and delicacy from Nice 3. **Colline du Chateau** (1h) - 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. 4. **Old Town** (1h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 ◉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" Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJSfd6GafbzRIRjiFy1-k1v2E Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 4** | €29 | 2h 15m | 4.88 (1495) | shared | | [Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château](/france/nice/tours/walking-tour-of-nice-the-old-town-the-coline-du-ch-teau/?format=md) | €28 | 2h 30m | 4.91 (246) | shared | | [Secrets of Nice: Exclusive Private Walking Tour of Nice](/france/nice/tours/secrets-of-nice-exclusive-private-walking-tour-of-nice/?format=md) | €350 per group | 2h | 4.91 (88) | private | | [Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide](/france/nice/tours/nice-small-group-old-town-castle-hill-cultural-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | €29 | 3h | 4.82 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/walking-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/walking-tour-of-old-nice-and-castle-hill/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/?format=md