Shore Excursion: Half-Day in Nice

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Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

While your cruise ship is docked in Villefranche-sur-Mer, don't miss the chance to discover the picture-postcard city of Nice on a private shore excursion. Choose either a morning or afternoon tour; with your transport taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy the scenic drive along the Mediterranean coast to Nice. Surprising immersion through Nice’s city. Let you tell its highlights, its anecdotes and legends.
Think outside the box, discovering the unmissable sites: from the Greek city to the Roman remains; from the Promenade des Anglais to the Lympia
harbor; from the old Nice’s city to the Russian cathedral.
Get to know the heroes from Nice and the characters that shaped the History and culture of the city: Jellinek Mercedes, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Queen Victoria…

What's Included

Professional driver/guide with onboard commentary
Transport by 8 seater air conditioned Luxury Mercedes Minivan
Tour guaranteed in English and in French. Other languages on request
Food and drink (unless specified)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Complimentary pick up from Villefranche-sur-Mer cruise port

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Colline du Chateau

    Take in the sight of Nice's magnificent Bay of Angels, with the famous Promenade des Anglais running parallel to the sea-front.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Discover the Old Town, with its bustling flower and provençal markets. Try some of the specialties of the area such as socca or the local olive variety.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Promenade des Anglais (Pass by)

    Drive along the Promenade des Anglais.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice

    Visit the stunning Russian Orthodox cathedral, the largest in Western Europe, built with the generosity of Tsar Nicholas II to serve the large Russian community in Nice at the start of the 20th Century.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Stroll around the ruins of the amphitheater of Cimiez, through the gardens and discover the Franciscan monastery and gardens and the resting place of artist Henri Matisse.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Duration of stops are approximate and may vary
  • Foldable wheelchairs and strollers accepted
  • Accompaniment required at certain sites for wheelchair users
  • Complimentary baby and/or booster seats available only on request
Supplied by Tour Azur

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Tags

Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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