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- English
- French
Begin your walking tour in Nice and discover the city's Italian roots.
Continue to Rue Bonaparte, the site of Napoleon's first headquarters, and learn about the link between the French Revolution and Nice.
Next, head to Place Garibaldi and learn about Garibaldi, the birth of Italy. his anger and his legacy.
Continue to Place Masséna and hear about Masséna, the most trusted marshal of Napoléon.
Next, head to Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Musée du Palais Lascaris, and Eglise Saint-Jacques le Majeur and learn about the House of Savoy. Hear about the five centuries that made Nice Italian.
Continue to Palais de la Préfecture, Cours Saleya, and 2 Rue Saint-François de Paule and learn about the Italian soul of Nice. Learn how much of Italy still survives in Nice today.
Next, head to Quai des Etats-Unis and Promenade des Anglais and learn about the creation of the Riviera and Napoleon III's vision.
Finally, head to Palais Masséna and learn about Masséna's enrichment through plunder.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will wait for you at this adress : 15 Quai Napoléon 1er. You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Continue to Rue Bonaparte, the site of Napoleon's first headquarters, and learn about the French Revolution and how Nice became a military camp.
Admission ticket free -
Garibaldi Square (Pass by)
Next, head to Place Garibaldi and hear about the Duchy to Kingdom, Camillo Cavour, and Victor Emmanuel II. Learn about Garibaldi, the birth of Italy. his anger and his legacy
Admission ticket free -
Place Massena (Pass by)
Continue to Place Masséna and hear about Masséna, the most trusted marshal of Napoléon. Learn about his difficult childhood, how the French Revolution changed everything, and how Napoleon recognized his talent.
Admission ticket free -
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Next, head to Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Musée du Palais Lascaris, and Eglise Saint-Jacques le Majeur and learn about the House of Savoy. Hear about the five centuries that made Nice Italian, the Dédition of Nice, and how Savoy shaped Nice.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Palais de la Prefecture (Pass by)
Continue to Palais de la Préfecture, Cours Saleya, and 2 Rue Saint-François de Paule and learn about the Italian soul of Nice. Hear about the Niçois dialect, Italian flavors, and how much of Italy still survives in Nice today.
Admission ticket free -
Quai des Etats Unis (Pass by)
Next, head to Quai des Etats-Unis and Promenade des Anglais and learn about the creation of the Riviera. Hear about Napoleon III's vision, how the railway changed everything, and how the British discovered paradise.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Finally, head to Palais Masséna and learn about Masséna's enrichment through plunder. Hear about his military salaries and promotions, imperial endowments, contributions and requisitions, and personal pillage.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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