Nice's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

On this two-hour walking tour of Nice's Old Town, you’ll see the city’s most interesting sites.

The tour starts on Place Masséna where I’ll shed light on the controversial Fontaine du Soleil, a fountain featuring a statue of Apollo.

While looking at the Fontaine du Soleil, find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day.

While standing in Esplanade Georges Pompidou, hear about the hyper-realistic style of painting called “Trompe-l’œil”, meaning “deceiving the eye”

See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.

Make your way through the city’s flower market to the Palais de Justice.

Outside the Palais de Justice, I’ll tell you about one of France’s most famous criminals, Albert Spaggiari, who was also the mayor’s official photographer.

You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.

On this tour, you'll have a chance to take in Nice’s iconic coastline and find out why it is called Promenade des Anglais.

On this tour, you'll have a chance to see breathtaking views of Old Nice from Castle Hill where our tour ends.