Savour what Nice has to offer in unique flavours with a variety of local specialities.
The Pure Nice Food Tour
4 hour city walking and food tasting tour
On the Pure Nice Food Tour, you get to taste your way through local specialities. You will not only get a feel for the flavour of Niçois cuisine, but also the unique history, culture and heritage of Nice as you wander through the city.
The tour shows you the best side of true, pure Niçois cuisine. They take you to places few tourists would see and the food you will taste are local dishes you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else in France or the world.
They also talk about the locals' special relationship to wine at a local wine shop.
Whether you are a real foodie or not, this food walking tour will give you an out of the ordinary culinary experience!
During the tour you will sample:
- Swiss chard in a way you'd never imagine it
- Sickly sweet candied fruit
- The humble side of Riviera wine
- Socca, the only true Niçois fast food
- Les Petits Farcies—literally "the little stuffed ones"
- Pissaladière—there is no such thing as too much onion!
- The health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine
- Plus various surprises...
More information about the Pure Nice Food Tour
- Reservation is mandatory - make sure you book in advance by sending an enquiry using the link on this page.
- The tour runs every day except Monday, starts at 10:00 and lasts for about four hours.
- Do not plan for lunch after the tour!
- The precise tastings may change without prior notice.
- Please let them know of any dietary requirements prior to the tour and they will do their best to accommodate them.
- Out of season (November to March inclusive) tours don't run every day
Where to meet
The meeting point is Opera Plage (Opera Beach). It's on the seafront walkway near the Old Town.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Sainte Reparate Cathedral
Nice's 17th-century elaborate Baroque cathedral
Located in Nice's old town, this impressive cathedral is dedicated to Sainte Reparate and was built in a Baroque style over a 50 year period from 1650.
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Palais de la Prefecture 
Palais de la Prefecture
Former royal palace of the Dukes of Savoy built in the 17th century
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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Cours Saleya market 
Cours Saleya market
A vibrant square at the centre of Nice's old quarter
This vibrant square sits in the centre of old Nice and hosts markets every day of the week.
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Promenade du Paillon 
Promenade du Paillon
A large urban park containing the famous Miroir d’Eau
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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Misericorde Chapel 
Misericorde Chapel
Masterpiece of Baroque art set in a privileged location in Nice
This 18th-century Roman Catholic chapel is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and is the work of Bernardo Vittone.
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Sainte Rita Church (Annonciation Church)
17th-century Baroque church in Vieux Nice
Officially named the Annonciation church, it is popularly known as the Saint Rita church, the patron saint of impossible causes. It is one of the oldest churches in Nice, originally built in the 10th century.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
Described as "The restaurant of kings & the king of restaurants"
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
Fine Michelin-starred restaurant offering Provencal inspired cuisine
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 Maison de Marie Restaurant, Nice Centre
Located on a pedestrian street in the heart of Nice
The restaurant is nestled deep in the courtyard of an old building. Enjoy the terrace and its green patio and colourful flowers. Inside, two rooms offer a refined and warm décor with multiple candles.
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Ruhl Plage Beach Club
Family-friendly beach club & restaurant with a salt-water children's pool
This private beach club is where style meets luxury and offers a wonderful family-friendly experience.
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La Table du Royal Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Restaurant of the 5 star Hotel Royal-Riviera
Chef Bruno Le Bolch takes you on a journey of the senses that is a delight to the eye and the taste buds.
Read more about La Table du Royal Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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La P'tite Cocotte Restaurant
Traditional French restaurant in the old town
La P'tite Cocotte is a small traditional restaurant in the typical colours, stone-work and wooden beams of Old Nice. Enjoy its wooden deck in the rise of St. Augustine street with a breathtaking view of the Treille.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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The Alps self-guided motorbike tour
Seven-night tour of the Alps with motorbike holiday specialists in Nice
A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.
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Solar Powered Boat Trip
6 person Motor Boat tours along the French Riviera
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
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Road bike hire
Quality road bike rentals to explore the French Riviera
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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Motorbike day tour
Seven-hour guided motorcycle tour through the Verdon Gorge
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
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Sunset Boat Trip
Sunset motor boat tour along the French Riviera
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
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Provence self-guided motorbike tour
Seven-night self-guided Provence tour with motorbike holiday specialists in Nice
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
Child policy
These food tours are very sociable where you'll spend a lot of time sitting around, discussing and enjoying the food (and the wine!). As such, they may not be that enjoyable for younger children (under 12).
