Wander Vieux Nice at your own pace with a phone-based audio guide and offline map. This 90-minute self-guided walk hits 20 key sites — from Cours Saleya’s flower market to the port — and lets you pause, detour, and explore on your schedule.
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You step off the Promenade des Anglais and the city folds inward: narrow lanes open to sunlit squares, the salt air still audible through alleys that slope toward the harbor. This self-guided audio walk threads Vieux Nice — from Fontaine du Soleil and Cours Saleya’s flower stalls to the steps of Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate and the lookout at Castle Hill — letting the city’s rhythms set your pace.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on cobbles and short stair sections
Wildlife
History
Nice’s Old Town grew from a medieval Ligurian settlement and later absorbed Genoese and Savoyard influences, seen in its Baroque churches and market traditions.
Conservation
Stick to marked streets and avoid trampling historic fabric; using an app over paper flyers reduces litter and paper waste in the narrow lanes.
Reserve your spot on the Nice Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Install the audio app and download the offline map while on Wi‑Fi to avoid roaming or connection gaps in the Old Town.
Bring wired or Bluetooth headphones
Headphones improve narration clarity and let you hear local sounds without disturbing others in quiet squares.
Wear grippy shoes
Streets are a mix of cobble and stone steps — choose footwear with good traction for wet or uneven surfaces.
Travel light and vigilant
Carry a secure day pack and be mindful of pickpockets in crowded market areas like Cours Saleya.
Smartphone with the audio app
Runs the audio guide and displays the offline route map.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects ankles and grips uneven cobbles and steps.
Light daypack or crossbody bag
Holds water, sunscreen, and valuables securely while you walk.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone charged for navigation and audio on a full day out.