City Cycle Tour
3 hour tour around the city, suitable for all ages and abilities.
Three hour introduction cycle tour to the best spots in Nice on roads that are mostly flat and smooth. Do this tour at the beginning of your holiday and be a step a head of the other tourists for the rest of your stay.
The pace of the tour is very relaxed and is accessible to anyone that can ride a bike.
You'll get a different experience of the city from the one that the pedestrians or tour buses get. There is one hill climb up to the Chateau Hill, where you'll experience breathtaking panoramic views of Nice. The pace of the tour is very relaxed.
Some of the highlights of the tour are:
- The famous Promenade des Anglais
- Hotel Negresco
- Place Massena
- The Old town and market
- Place Garibaldi
- The Colline (Nice’s old Chateau)
- The Port (with its traditional fishing boats and luxury yachts)
- Plus hidden churches, walks, gardens, fountains, giant sculptures, tips for the best bars and restaurants, and plenty of photo stops.
Schedules and pricing:
- To avoid disappointment please book ahead!
- Out of season (November to March inclusive) their tour doesn't run every day - make sure you check availability in advance.
- Morning tour is at 10:00
- Team building events, private and custom tours for hen and stag weekends available on request.
- Custom start-times for cruise ship customers are also available on request.
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What to bring
Bring a small backpack or satchel with your sun-cream, sunglasses, hat and of course your camera.
The company provide water bottles and stop frequently to refill.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Cours Saleya market
This vibrant square sits in the centre of old Nice and hosts markets every day of the week.
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Misericorde Chapel
This 18th-century Roman Catholic chapel is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and is the work of Bernardo Vittone.
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Palais de la Prefecture
This palace is thought to have been built in the early 17th century and was home to the Dukes of Savoy until 1860.
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Promenade du Paillon
Nice’s flagship urban park covers 12 hectares in the heart of the city, just a few minutes walk from Promenade des Anglais. Promenade du Paillon used to be a very congested and rather ugly thoroughfare where the old bus station and multi storey car park were situated. It was demolished in 2011 and a 3 year development project took place to turn it into the oasis of green open space, safe play areas and impressive water features that we enjoy today.
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Le Jardin Albert 1er
This delightful public park in the city centre runs from Place Massena, linking the Promenade des Anglais to the old town of Vieux Nice. Developed during the late 1800’s, Jardin Albert 1er is one of Nice’s oldest public gardens; a large lawn in the centre is surrounded by palm trees, fragrant roses, carob trees, junipers as well as various plants from Japan, China, the Americas, Australia and the Himalayas.
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Adam and Eve's House
Located on the rue Poissonnerie, this ancient house is famous for its impressive façade which dates to 1584.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Le Chantecler Restaurant
In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".
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La Roustide Restaurant
The restaurant welcomes you in a friendly and warm atmosphere offering a refined and delicate cuisine.
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L'Oursin Bleu Restaurant
L'Oursin Bleu is a restaurant along the port in Villefrance with a beautiful décor, great piano music and a fresh and tasty cuisine.
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Ma Nolans Restaurant, Vieux Nice
Ma Nolan’s, Vieux Nice has a large inviting terrace, high vaulted ceilings, authentic bar counters and wooden floors.
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Cafe de Turin Restaurant
This old timer has been open for over a century and serves some of Nice's finest seafood dishes.
What to do
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Child policy
The tour is suitable for all ages and the itinerary has been designed specifically to avoid traffic and other dangers to a maximum. The company provide baby seats for children up to 22 kg. For older children that are not yet autonomous on a bike, they have "tow bikes as well as ordinary children's' bikes in several sizes. When booking, ensure you state you are a family and the number of baby seats, tow bikes and children's bikes you require.
