A Writer's Guide to Nice: An Audio Tour of the Old Town
Are you looking for a way to see Vieux Nice without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
- 1 hour
- Mobile voucher
Are you looking for a way to see Vieux Nice without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• See the secret spots you’d never find on your own like the tavern that inspired painter Raoul Dufy, and the place where executioners washed their hatchets
• Hear from producer Jeanne Oliver who authored a book on walks through the ancient city
• Do it all in an hour 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.
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email or physically delivered to your hotel
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you 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:
- Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
- Create an account
- Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
- 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
Guide options
- Audio guide (English)
Prices
Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS (3)
Not included
- Food/Drink (4)
Tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Route
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Old Town
The tour takes place in Nice's Old Town. You'll explore the area's highlights and lesser-known sites.
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Palais de Justice
The tour passes by the Palais de Justice. You'll hear about it while you walk.
- 3
Tour de l'Horloge.
The tour passes by the Tour de l'Horloge. You'll hear about the clock tower while you walk.
- 4
Opera de Nice
The tour passes by Opera de Nice. You'll hear about the Opera theatre while you walk.
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Palais de la Prefecture
The tour passes by the Palais de la Préfecture. You'll hear about the palace while you walk.
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Chapelle de la Misericorde
The tour passes by the Chapelle de la Miséricorde. You'll hear about the chapel while you walk.
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Chapelle du Saint-Suaire
The tour passes by Chapelle du Saint-Suaire. You'll hear about the chapel while you walk.
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Centre du Patrimoine - Le Senat
The tour passes by the Centre du Patrimoine. You'll hear about the centre while you walk.
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La Maison d'Adam et Eve
The tour passes a fresco of Adam and Eve. You'll hear about the fresco while you walk.
- 10
Eglise de l'Annonciation dite de Sainte-Rita
The tour passes by the Église Sainte Rita. You'll hear about the cathedral while you walk.
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Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
The tour passes by the Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Nice. You'll hear about the cathedral while you walk.
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Palais Lascaris
The tour passes by the Palais Lascaris. You'll hear about the museum while you walk.
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Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate
The tour passes by the Nice Cathedral. You'll hear about the cathedral while you walk.
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Place Saint-Francois
The tour passes by Place Saint-Francois. You'll hear about it while you walk.
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Eglise Saint-Martin dite Saint-Augustin
The tour passes by the Eglise Saint-Martin dite Saint-Augustin. You'll hear about the church while you walk.
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
- 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.