Nice Old Town Food Tour
Sample 5+ delicious street foods, including socca, pissaladière, and artisan gelato
Perfect for curious eaters who want a fun, flavorful intro to Nice, this small-group food tour explores Old Town through its most iconic bites. You follow your guide through narrow lanes lined with bakeries and market stalls, tasting pan bagnat, socca hot from the pan, pissaladière, and other Niçoise staples. Seasonal sweets, regional ingredients, and insider stories round out the walk. It’s the perfect way to savor Côte d’Azur traditions in the city that shaped them.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Walking tour of Nice’s Old Town
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Minimum 5 tastings
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Pan bagnat
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Socca
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Pissaladière
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Local dessert
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Guide tips
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Additional food and drinks
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Lou Balico
Kick things off at Lou Balico in Nice’s Old Town, where your guide gives you a quick rundown of the flavors ahead. The area hums with café chatter and the smell of fresh bread, setting the perfect mood for the tastings ahead. -
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Old Town lanes and family-run shops
From here, you weave through tight medieval lanes packed with bakeries and tiny food counters. Your guide pulls you into family-run spots for pan bagnat, Niçois farçis, and other staples that locals grow up on. Stories about old recipes and neighborhood traditions add flavor between bites. -
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Socca stall and pissaladière counter
Next up is the sound of sizzling chickpea batter as you stop for hot socca fresh off the pan. A nearby counter serves up real-deal pissaladière with slow-cooked onions and anchovy essence that hits your nose before your taste buds. Your guide explains how these street foods shaped everyday cooking in Nice. -
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Market tastings and seasonal treats
Then it’s off to the market area, where bright produce and pastry smells mix in the air. You try sweet chard pie and other seasonal bites while hearing how traders and farming families influenced the region’s ingredients. It’s a lively stretch that ties local history to what’s on your plate. -
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Macarons and artisan gelato
By the time you reach your dessert stops, you’re ready for something cool and sweet. Lemon macarons from Menton and rose flavors from Grasse hit first, followed by creamy homemade gelato that melts fast in the Mediterranean sun. Your guide shares a few final food tips so you can keep eating well after the tour. -
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Your tour finishes near Lou Balico
You wrap things up back in the Old Town area feeling full, energized, and a little proud of your new Niçoise food knowledge. From here, you can revisit your favorite stop or wander toward the waterfront with a fresh sense of the city’s flavors.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dietary Restrictions: All dietary preferences are welcome, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Please contact us after booking so we can best accommodate your needs.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3-hour tour includes:
Expert, English-speaking guide
Guided walking tour of Nice’s Old Town
Minimum of 5 tastings
Socca, pan bagnat, and pissaladière
Artisan gelato and local macarons
Insider stories of Nice’s food culture
Small-group experience with max 10 guests
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera or phone for photos. It’s also a good idea to bring a small bottle of water and a light appetite!
What to bring?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera or phone for photos. It’s also a good idea to bring a small bottle of water and a light appetite!
Can I join if i have a dietary restriction?
Yes, all dietary preferences are welcome, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Please contact us after booking so we can best accommodate your needs.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome, but please supervise them during tastings and walking portions of the tour.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour. Late cancellations or no-shows are non-refundable.
Will I get full meals on this tour?
This is a tasting tour, so you’ll sample multiple local specialties rather than receive full meals.
Is the tour accessible?
The tour involves walking on cobblestone streets, so it may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.
