A Writer's Guide to Nice: An Audio Tour of the Old Town

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  • Price from
    €11
  • Duration
    1 h to 1 h 15 min
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Are you looking for a way to see Vieux Nice without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

    • See the secret spots you’d never find on your own like the tavern that inspired painter Raoul Dufy, and the place where executioners washed their hatchets

    • Hear from producer Jeanne Oliver who authored a book on walks through the ancient city

    • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

    • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

    • Use the virtual tour option at home

    Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

    The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

    What's included

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Not included

    • Food/Drink
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Transportation

    What you will do

    • Old Town

      The tour takes place in Nice's Old Town. You'll explore the area's highlights and lesser-known sites.

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    • The tour passes by the Palais de Justice. You'll hear about it while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Tour de l'Horloge. You'll hear about the clock tower while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by Opera de Nice. You'll hear about the Opera theatre while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Palais de la Préfecture. You'll hear about the palace while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Chapelle de la Miséricorde. You'll hear about the chapel while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by Chapelle du Saint-Suaire. You'll hear about the chapel while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Centre du Patrimoine. You'll hear about the centre while you walk.

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    • The tour passes a fresco of Adam and Eve. You'll hear about the fresco while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Église Sainte Rita. You'll hear about the cathedral while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Nice. You'll hear about the cathedral while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Palais Lascaris. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Nice Cathedral. You'll hear about the cathedral while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by Porte Fausse. You'll hear about the gate while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by Place Saint-Francois. You'll hear about it while you walk.

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    • The tour passes by the Eglise Saint-Martin dite Saint-Augustin. You'll hear about the church while you walk.

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    Meeting point

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    End point: The tour ends in front of Tour Saint-François.

    Important information

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.