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Nice Classics: free self-guided audio tour of Nice
Nice Classics is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Nice, France: 5 stops in about 1 h 40. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 5 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 40, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 3.8 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Place Masséna |
| Finish | Rauba Capeu Sunset |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
Promenade and sunset spots
The stops, in order
- Place MassénaPlace Masséna is the modern beating heart of Nice, linking the old town to contemporary districts. Vast and elegant with its black and white checkerboard paving, it is surrounded by magnificent Piedmontese-style red buildings. The square comes alive with Jaume Plensa's work, 'The Conversation'—seven statues of scribes perched on masts that light up in different colors at night.
- Old Town NiceWelcome to Old Nice, the city's vibrant and historical heart. As you stroll through this labyrinth of narrow alleyways with ochre and red facades, you will discover the city's Italian soul. Baroque churches, like Sainte-Réparate Cathedral, stand alongside traditional craft shops and small, lively squares.
- Cours Saleya MarketYou are on Cours Saleya, one of the most picturesque spots in Nice. Famous worldwide for its flower market with colorful and fragrant stalls, it is also a meeting point for food lovers. In the morning, producers from the surrounding hills bring sun-drenched fruits, vegetables, and Nice olives.
- Promenade des AnglaisThe Promenade des Anglais stretches majestically for seven kilometers along the Bay of Angels. Created in the 19th century by British residents who used to spend their winters in Nice, this palm-lined avenue has become a global symbol of the French Riviera. You will see the famous blue chairs, symbols of relaxation facing the infinite azure of the Mediterranean, and legendary palaces like the Negresco with its pink facade.
- Rauba Capeu SunsetRauba Capeu quay, which means 'stolen hat' in Niçois because the wind often blows off passers-by's hats, offers one of Nice's most spectacular viewpoints. Located at the foot of Castle Hill, this bend between the Promenade des Anglais and the port is the ideal spot for a souvenir photo with the famous 'I Love Nice' slogan. It's the favored spot to watch the sunset ignite the horizon and waves crash against the sea wall rocks.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Nice, then Nice Classics.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Place Masséna and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Nice
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Nice Classics tour in Nice free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Nice in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Nice Classics tour take?
- About 1 h 40 for 5 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Nice Classics tour start and finish?
- It starts at Place Masséna and finishes at Rauba Capeu Sunset.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.