A Tour in an electric rickshaw is a great way to visit the capital of the French Riviera. With its high mobility, it allows you to go quickly to the major attractions while staying in contact with the atmosphere. You will discover Nice's history and heritage in a special way as you are taken through the city by a local driver.
Hear anecdotes, important dates, major monuments, and what defines the city's cultural richness; your guide could also adapt your sightseeing itinerary as you please. You will enjoy an unforgettable experience that takes you out of the usual channels in order to access the forgotten secrets of the town.
Itinerary :
Find out the Saleya Market, the Opera House, and Rossetti Square with its magnificent church. Cross the famous Place Massena & Garibaldi, full of exciting stories. Walk along the seaside on the famous Promenade des Anglais and enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea from the highest point: an ideal landscape to take selfies. In the new city, "à la française", you will discover the Belle Epoque neighbourhoods together with the Negresco hotel, the Musicians district, and the magnificent Orthodox cathedral. Passing through the port Lympia, admire the imposing yachts, but also the small boats of traditional fishermen : les pointus. Finally, you will end up along the prestigious Promenade du Paillon with its gushing fountains and pedestrian streets, full of shops and restaurants.
You will see the following sites depending on the Tour option chosen :
· La Place Massena / Massena Square
· La Fontaine du Soleil / Fountain of the Sun
· L’Opéra
· Le Cours Saleya / Saleya Square
· Le Palais des Rois Sardes / Palace of the Dukes of Savoy
· Le Palais de Justice / Courthouse
· La Cathédrale St Réparate - La Place Rossetti / St Reparate Cathedral - Rossetti Square
· La Vieille Ville / The Old Town
· La Maison de Matisse / Matisse's House
· Les Ponchettes / The old Fishermen’s Huts
· La Promenade des Anglais
· Le Jardin Albert 1er - Le Monument du Centenaire / Albert 1st Garden – The Centenary Monument
· La Rue Paradis (la petite Champs Élysées)
· La Colline du Château - Le coup de canon de Midi / Castle Hill - Midday cannon shot
· Le Quai Rauba Capéu / The Docks
· Le Monument aux Morts / Memorial
· Le Port Lympia / Le Quartiers des Antiquaires / Antiquaries Neighborhoods
· L’Église du Port / the Port Church
· La Place Garibaldi / Garibaldi Square
· Le Théâtre de Nice / MAMAC
· La Tête Carrée / Square Head
· Le Lycée Massena / Massena High School
· La Coulée Verte / Green Lane
· La Cathédrale Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas
· L’Hôtel Negresco