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Old Town Nice Baroque and Medieval Small Group Tour
Nice, French Riviera, France, Europe
$46.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into the heart of Nice’s historic Old Town, where medieval streets, Baroque churches, and centuries of history intertwine to create one of the Mediterranean’s most captivating urban landscapes. With this experience, the Old Town isn’t just something you visit—it’s something you learn to read, detail by fascinating detail.
What sets this journey apart is our architectural perspective. We go beyond picturesque alleyways and charming squares to uncover the stories hidden within stone façades, church domes, noble palaces, and forgotten fortifications. From the medieval origins of the city to the grandeur of the Baroque age, each stop reveals how architecture reflects the ambitions, beliefs, and struggles of the people who shaped Nice.
This isn’t just a tour—it’s seeing Nice’s Old Town as it was meant to be seen.
What sets this journey apart is our architectural perspective. We go beyond picturesque alleyways and charming squares to uncover the stories hidden within stone façades, church domes, noble palaces, and forgotten fortifications. From the medieval origins of the city to the grandeur of the Baroque age, each stop reveals how architecture reflects the ambitions, beliefs, and struggles of the people who shaped Nice.
This isn’t just a tour—it’s seeing Nice’s Old Town as it was meant to be seen.
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Old Town Nice Baroque and Medieval Small Group Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- experienced guide
- Gratuities
Meeting point
I will be holding a blue binder.
Return details
This tour ends in the heart of the modern city - by the Fountain du Soleil, Place Massena.
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Cathedrale Sainte-ReparateHere we admire the cathedral and discuss how the baroque style was created as a means of propaganda. We discuss the history of the square and how it came to look the way it does today.
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Palais LascarisOur story of baroque architecture is continued with a residential palace whose family ties stretch all the way back to a Byzantine Emperor in the 13th century.
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Centre du Patrimoine - Le SenatAt this stop, we discuss the history of the court system in Nice, when it was part of Savoy. We learn about the history of the building and why it it was designed the way it was.
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Palais de la PrefectureOver the past 400 years, this building has been the home to the reigning ruler of the area, whether it be a Duke of Savoy, King of Sardinia, or a prefect of the French Empire. Hear about the changes made over the years. We also discuss the history of the Cours Saleya and the terraces by the sea.
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Palais de JusticeThis stop encompasses many elements - The history of this center square, the mystery of the Dominican Convent, the current Palais de Justice, the Clock Tower and the Barracks.
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Opera de NiceWe will discuss the history of theaters on this space, and the architect who created the current opera house including a discussion of the new tech that was used to create it.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Old Town Nice Baroque and Medieval Small Group Tour
Nice, French Riviera, France, Europe
$46.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!