About

For visitors wishing to discover Nice at their own pace, freely boarding and alighting according to their wishes, with an unobstructed view of the city from an open-top double-decker bus, the Nice City Tour is the ideal solution. This hop-on hop-off service covers the whole city with 3 thematic lines and 12 strategic stops giving access to all major sites without logistical effort.

Line 1 — Panoramic (the most popular) runs along the Promenade des Anglais, passes the Negresco, heads up to Cimiez with its Matisse and Chagall museums, descends to the port and returns via Old Nice. Line 2 — Cimiez Hill climbs to the Cimiez gardens, Roman arena and museums. Line 3 — Cap de Nice ventures east, between Cagnes-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The audio guide is available in 12 languages — a major asset for international visitors.

Main Stops

Promenade des Anglais (departure), Place Masséna, Old Nice, Port Lympia, Castle Quarter, MAMAC, Cimiez-Musée Matisse, Cimiez-Arena, Villa Massena, Negresco, Opéra de Nice. The large open-top bus offers incomparable panoramic photos from the upper deck — the pebbles and Promenade seen from above, Old Nice's baroque facades, the Baie des Anges.

Practical & Families

The ticket covers 1 day or 2 consecutive days depending on the formula. Frequency: every 30 to 45 minutes depending on the line. Tickets available online, via app or directly from the driver. Children under 8: free. Pushchairs and wheelchairs accepted. French Riviera Pass accepted.

Pricing

Adult 1 day from €24. Adult 2 days €30. Child 8–15 €12. Under 8 free.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Hop-on hop-off flexibility is unanimously appreciated — being able to alight at the Matisse Museum, visit at one's own pace, catch the next bus. The 12-language audio guide is described as informative and well-documented. The view from the open upper deck on the Promenade is often cited as a highlight. Value for money is judged excellent for covering the whole city.

Areas for improvement: Bus intervals (30–45 min) can be long in low season. The upper deck is often full on fine high-season days. Some visitors mention occasional delays on certain circuits.

Overall: The tourist bus is the best way to discover Nice with children or people with reduced mobility — practical, comfortable and panoramic all at once.

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