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A grand building with columns and a well-manicured lawn. 2
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By Cognosimo Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$393 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover why Nice was Italian for almost 500 years
    • Explore the legacy of the House of Savoy in Old Nice
    • Hear the stories of Garibaldi and Napoleon
    • Discover how Nice became French in 1860
    • Learn how the city was transformed into the French Riviera

Activity location

    • Nice
    • Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 15 Quai Napoléon 1er, 06300 Nice, France | You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
    • Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Nice: Italian History & the Birth of the French Riviera Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$392.66 x 1 AdultNZ$392.66
Total
Price is NZ$392.66

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Historical insights about Nice
  • Inclusions
    Visits of the local monuments
  • Inclusions
    Explanations by an awarded local guide
  • Inclusions
    Discover the local history
  • Inclusions
    Family-friendly visit
  • Inclusions
    Perfect English
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Tips

What you can expect

  • Discover the fascinating storey of Nice, from its Italian roots to the birth of the French Riviera.

    Walk through the historic heart of Nice and uncover the centuries of history that shaped the city's unique identity. For almost 500 years, Nice belonged to the House of Savoy and was closely connected to the Italian world. Its colourful architecture, churches, cuisine and local traditions still reveal this heritage today.

    Explore the places connected to Garibaldi, Napoleon and the House of Savoy, and discover why Nice became one of the most strategically important cities on the Mediterranean. Learn how the French Revolution transformed the city, how Napoleon's Italian campaign began here, and why Nice eventually became French in 1860.

    Then follow the transformation of Nice from a former frontier city into the glamorous capital of the French Riviera. Discover how the railway, British visitors, the Promenade des Anglais and the rise of luxury tourism changed the city forever.

    Along the way, admire the Italian Baroque architecture of Old Nice, discover fascinating local stories and see some of the city's most iconic landmarks.

    A perfect tour for travellers who want to understand what makes Nice different from any other French city.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nice
    • Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 15 Quai Napoléon 1er, 06300 Nice, France | You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
    • Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France