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Nice's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading..

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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Vieux Nice and Castle Hill without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day
• Hear from producer Riviera Bar Crawl Tours, a local tour company
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

✗ Not Included

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Itinerary

Stop 1

On this two-hour walking tour of Nice's Old Town, you’ll see the city’s most interesting sites.

Stop 2

The tour starts on Place Masséna where I’ll shed light on the controversial Fontaine du Soleil, a fountain featuring a statue of Apollo.

Stop 3

While looking at the Fontaine du Soleil, find out why some residents of Nice wake up to the morning sun gleaming off Apollo’s butt cheeks every day.

Stop 4

While standing in Esplanade Georges Pompidou, hear about the hyper-realistic style of painting called “Trompe-l’œil”, meaning “deceiving the eye”

Stop 5

See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.

Stop 6

Make your way through the city’s flower market to the Palais de Justice.

Stop 7

See some of the city’s most interesting sites, including magnificent buildings like the Opéra de Nice, Negresco Hotel, Palais de la Préfecture and Castle Hill.

Stop 8

Outside the Palais de Justice, I’ll tell you about one of France’s most famous criminals, Albert Spaggiari, who was also the mayor’s official photographer.

Stop 9

You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.

Stop 10

You'll see one of the most beautiful squares in the city, Place Rossetti, where you’ll find Nice Cathedral and hear how the area was given its UNESCO World Heritage status.

Stop 11

On this tour, you'll have a chance to take in Nice’s iconic coastline and find out why it is called Promenade des Anglais.

Stop 12

On this tour, you'll have a chance to see breathtaking views of Old Nice from Castle Hill where our tour ends.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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End Point

The tour ends on Castle Hill with stunning views across the city.

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Good to Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route.

Known For:

Historical Tours in Nice, Audio Guides in Nice, Walking Tours in Nice, Private Sightseeing Tours in Nice

Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me