Nice Port Lympia & Antiques District - Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Nice's Port Lympia district is full of stories, architectural masterpieces, renowned characters and hidden treasures. Immerse yourself in its history passing through its Antiques District, its Sweet Candies & chocolate Confectionery, its Old Jail (now Museum), its colourful piers and its traditional pointed-sharped fishing boats.
Discover how its past as a fishermen & trading port has shaped Nice's history, and how its prehistoric cave tells us about its 1st inhabitants. A unique, fun, original and well-documented historical tour.
Everyone knows about Nice's old town, but very few really know about its port and its rich history!
THE PORT OF NICE THROUGH MANY ANGLES !
Highlights:
Antiques shops & frescoes
A confectionery factory (tastings included)
The Old Jail (History of the Port & Art)
Illustrious figures (Garibaldi, Napoleon & others)
A superb chapel (a hidden treasure)
A prehistoric cave
The real best Socca of Nice
April-October: cross the port by traditional fisherman's boat
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Garibaldi Square
There is no better place than Garibaldi square to introduce to rich history of Nice Port Lympia, where everything started. After reminding the importance of Garibaldi for Italian and niçoise History!
Let's start the tour with rue Bonaparte and the fascinating story of the young Napoleon leaving in Nice and starting the Italians War Campaign! A very lively & charming district with a lot of local food, restaurants, bars & nice shops
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Nice Port Lympia & Antiques District - Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Visit of a hidden baroque treasure (unknown & secret)
Visit of a Confectionery Factory and shop with tastings of produces, candied fruits, flower jams & +
Visit of a Confectionery Factory and shop with tastings of produces (candied fruits, candies, flower jams & more)
Cross of the port by traditional wooden boat (from April until October)
Visit antiquaries galleries, flee market & art galleries and shops
Visit of a pre-historic cave (Museum)
Short Visit of the Old Prison & the terraces (Museum)
Private transportation
Transfers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great!
yacineb2014,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cyril is an amazing guide. The tour follows a learned balance of funny anecdotes and precise facts. Just perfect. Hate to discover other parts of Nice with Cyril.
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