Nice: Old Town Walk, Watercolor Painting & Local Tasting
Discover Nice through history, art and gastronomy. Explore the colorful streets of Old Nice with your local guide Benoît, then head to the port for a watercolor workshop with a professional artist. All materials are included, and you’ll take home your own painting. Enjoy a tasting of authentic local specialties and a glass of wine or prosecco, while admiring one of Nice’s most beautiful views.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Place Massena
- Meet me at Place Massena, by the Sun Fountain. Search for the guy holding a silver umbrella!
Cours Saleya
The central square of the food & flower market. A transition between the new city and the old town
Old town
We will then enter in the streets of the (very) Old town, and feel the atmostphere of the dark & dense past of the city, through a tough middle age till a charming environment
Eglise du gesu
We continue our walk in the old town, to discover top historical & mysterious places, to hear more about the dark side of Nice
Place Rossetti
A central beautiful square, a heart of local life, with its beautiful cathedral, ice creams, road to Castle Hill, local food and more!
Place Garibaldi
The square dedicated to our local heroe.
From there, we will take the tramway to the port, to start our painting session
Port de Nice
Meeting at "La Socca du Port", where the artist will wait for us to start our session
Ending Point
Port de Nice
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Hotel pick up (if within 10 min walk of starting point)
- Artist fee
- Equipment for painting
- One glass of wine, prosecco or other + food tasting
- Public transportation
- Additionnal food and drinks
Tour Important Information
- This tour involves a bit of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
- Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
The starting time may vary slightly depending on the season and weather conditions.
If you have a preferred date or time that is not currently shown as available, feel free to proceed with your booking request. We can then discuss the best option based on my availability.
Please note that this experience requires a minimum of 3 participants, as it involves dedicated painting equipment, the presence of a professional artist, and the preparation of local food and tastings.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, I will inform you at least 72 hours before the scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, I will be happy to offer you alternative dates or other options whenever possible.
Important message from the supplier
My only limitation is whether I'm already booked for one of my many scheduled visits
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Benoit B.
Passionate about heritage, history and the human stories that bring a destination to life. With a strong tour guide and experience creator in Paris & the Loire Valley, I am doing it again on the French Riviera, and turn local culture, history and unexpected anecdotes into engaging, memorable experiences.
My 20+ years in Marketing & Communication add a strong customer-experience and storytelling mindset.
$95/ per person
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