Discover Nice Off the Beaten Track
Looking for something a little different during your trip? Want to discover Nice in an unusual way?
Beyond its beaches, museums and famous Promenade des Anglais, the city is packed with fun and original experiences. From outdoor escape games to Segway tours and electric road trips, there are plenty of ways to explore Nice while adding a touch of adventure to your holiday.
Explore Nice with an Outdoor Escape Game
If you want to discover Nice from a different perspective, why not turn the city into a giant playground?
An outdoor escape game in Nice combines sightseeing, puzzles and plenty of fun. With family or friends, follow clues through the streets, squares and monuments of Nice and discover the city with fresh eyes.
One adventure challenges you to track down a stolen work of art while exploring some of Nice's must-see attractions as well as its lesser-known corners. It is an entertaining way to combine sightseeing with an immersive game and make your visit even more memorable.
Pull Off a Heist in the Heart of Nice
Want to take the adventure one step further? Try the Bank Heist Outdoor Escape Game in Nice and join a famous gang of robbers for an immersive mission through the city streets.
Your challenge is to find encrypted messages hidden around Nice, follow the Professor's clues, solve the puzzles, and unlock the safes before time runs out.
The experience is played independently on your smartphone for around 2 hours. Each team can include up to six players, and you can choose the day and time that suits you best.
It is a great way to discover Nice in a different way and is perfect for a day out with friends, a birthday, a hen or bachelorette party, or even a team-building event.
Take a Food Tour in Nice
Nice is also famous for its delicious local cuisine. Traditional specialties include salade niçoise, pissaladière, socca and petits farcis, the city's typical stuffed vegetables.
One of the best ways to experience Niçois culture is through its food. Join a local food expert for a 3-hour walking food tour through Nice, with four or five stops along the way to sample traditional dishes and local flavors.
Exploring a destination through its cuisine is a fantastic way to understand its culture, meet local people and discover places you might otherwise miss. And, of course, it is an experience food lovers will particularly enjoy!
Explore Nice by Bike
Exploring Nice by bike is one of the best ways to experience this Mediterranean city from a new perspective.
Rent a bike and cycle through the picturesque streets of Nice, from lively historic neighborhoods to the famous Promenade des Anglais. Ride through colorful Old Nice, explore its markets, narrow streets and sun-drenched squares, and stop whenever something catches your eye.
For an even more scenic ride, follow the coastal cycle path towards beautiful seaside destinations such as Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Cycling gives you the freedom to leave the busy city streets behind and enjoy spectacular Mediterranean views at your own pace.
Discover Nice and Èze by electric bike
Explore the Nice Hinterland by Gravel Bike
Why not leave the coast behind for a day and head into the hills?
Starting from Nice, set off on a full-day gravel bike adventure through the Nice hinterland, riding through hilltop villages, peaceful country roads, forests and wild tracks.
It is an excellent way to discover a completely different side of the French Riviera, just a short distance from the Mediterranean coast.
Accompanied by a qualified local guide, you will cover around 65 km, with most of the route following off-road tracks and paths.
The full-day experience includes the rental of a high-quality gravel bike, with the option to choose an electric gravel bike at no extra cost, as well as lunch in a village in the hinterland.
This experience is best suited to cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness who want to combine outdoor adventure, sport and discovering the spectacular landscapes surrounding Nice.
Explore the Nice Hinterland by Gravel Bike
Discover Nice by Segway
Looking for a fun way to visit Nice without spending hours walking? Hop on a Segway and explore some of the city's most famous landmarks with a guide.
During this 2-hour guided Segway tour, ride along the Promenade des Anglais before heading into Old Nice, passing the colourful Cours Saleya and making your way up to Castle Hill.
Once at the top, take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views over Nice and the Mediterranean Sea.
Never ridden a Segway before? No problem. A short training session is provided before you set off, giving you time to get comfortable with the equipment.
Your guide will then lead you through the city while sharing stories about Nice, its history and its heritage.
The activity is available from 14 years old and is a fun alternative to a traditional walking tour.
Take Part in a Chocolate Workshop in Nice
Calling all chocolate lovers!
If you are both creative and a foodie, why not take advantage of your stay in Nice to create your very own chocolate masterpiece?
Take part in a fun and friendly chocolate-making workshop where you can let your imagination run wild and design an original chocolate creation.
You will be guided through every stage of the process, so even complete beginners can enjoy the experience. And once your creation is finished, there is only one thing left to do: taste it!
This original activity is a great way to create delicious memories during your holiday in Nice – and it might even inspire a new passion for chocolate-making.
Take a Boat Trip from Nice
Discovering Nice and the French Riviera from the sea is an experience you should not miss during your stay.
From Nice, you can choose from a wide range of boat trips, from fast semi-rigid boat excursions to relaxing catamaran cruises.
Semi-rigid boats take you across the Mediterranean's turquoise waters towards spectacular destinations such as Monaco, with stops around Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Your experienced captain will share local knowledge throughout the trip while taking you to beautiful places that are difficult or impossible to reach from land.
If you prefer a more relaxed experience, catamaran cruises from Nice are a fantastic alternative.
Choose a half-day cruise towards the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, with swimming stops and access to equipment such as kayaks and paddleboards. Snacks and an open bar are also available on board.
For a romantic experience, sunset cruises towards Cap d'Antibes and the famous Baie des Milliardaires provide an unforgettable setting.
Alternatively, spend a full day sailing towards the beautiful Lérins Islands, where turquoise waters await. You can also go snorkeling and discover the underwater eco-museum located around five meters below the surface.
Whether you choose an exciting speedboat excursion or a relaxing day aboard a catamaran, a boat trip is one of the most memorable ways to discover Nice and the French Riviera.
Create Your Own Perfume at Molinard in Nice
Fascinated by the world of perfume making?
Let your creativity take over during a perfume workshop in Nice and discover the secrets of this subtle art alongside an expert.
Learn some of the techniques used by professional perfumers and create your own personal fragrance by combining top, heart and base notes.
The workshop is suitable for visitors aged 10 and over and welcomes both individuals and groups of up to 20 people.
At the end of the experience, you will leave with your own fragrance – a unique and wonderfully scented souvenir of your holiday in Nice.
Best Things to Do Around Nice
There is plenty to see beyond the city itself. From Mediterranean islands and turquoise coves to spectacular caves, canyons and family-friendly attractions, the surroundings of Nice offer countless opportunities for a day trip.
Take the Ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island
If you are staying in Nice, a visit to beautiful Sainte-Marguerite Island is well worth adding to your itinerary.
Ferries run to the island throughout the year, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing day surrounded by nature.
Once there, explore the island's peaceful paths on foot or by bike and discover the wild little coves hidden around its coastline.
It is the perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mediterranean and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours.
Kayak Through the Turquoise Waters of the Lérins Islands
For an even more immersive experience during your holiday in Nice, head towards Cannes and explore the turquoise waters surrounding the Lérins Islands by kayak.
Kayaking gives you a completely different perspective on these beautiful Mediterranean islands. Paddle at your own pace, explore secluded coves and enjoy the tranquillity of the coastline.
Make sure to stop for a snorkeling session and discover the fascinating underwater sculptures located between the islands.
The kayak crossing takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes from the watersports base, allowing you to reach this remarkable natural playground quickly.
With crystal-clear turquoise water and peaceful coves, the Lérins Islands are one of the French Riviera's most beautiful places to explore from the sea.
Go Canyoning Near Nice
The French Riviera is also a fantastic destination for thrill seekers, and canyoning is one of the best ways to experience its wild landscapes.
From Nice, you can reach the Gorges du Loup in around 45 minutes or travel further into the spectacular canyons of Mercantour National Park, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away.
Expect crystal-clear natural pools, slides, rapids, jumps and abseiling surrounded by impressive mountain scenery.
Several difficulty levels are available, ranging from accessible aquatic hikes to level 3 canyoning courses designed for more athletic participants.
Whether you are a beginner or already experienced, canyoning is an unforgettable way to discover the wilder side of the area surrounding Nice.
Visit the Baume Obscure Cave
Around one hour from Nice, in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, lies one of the area's most fascinating underground attractions: the Baume Obscure Cave.
This family-friendly experience takes you along a specially designed underground route descending to a depth of approximately 60 metres.
Children can also take part in treasure hunts and adventure trails created to make exploring the cave even more entertaining.
Lighting effects and music highlight the cave's geological features, minerals and fossils, creating an atmospheric underground journey that both adults and children can enjoy.
Spend the Day at Aquasplash Water Park
Located in Antibes, within easy reach of Nice, Aquasplash Water Park is an ideal place to cool off and enjoy a fun-filled day with family or friends.
The park offers a wide range of water slides, wave pools and water attractions suitable for different ages.
Race down giant slides, tackle the rapids or simply take some time to relax in the pools.
Younger visitors also have dedicated areas with child-friendly water games and shallow pools.
With plenty of attractions and relaxation areas, Aquasplash offers an entertaining day out under the French Riviera sunshine.
Go Caving Around Nice
If you are interested in caving and underground exploration, the Nice hinterland offers some fascinating natural sites, particularly around Mercantour National Park.
The area is home to remarkable cave systems such as the famous Mescla Cave, surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes.
Head underground to discover narrow passages, impressive chambers, unusual rock formations, stalactites and stalagmites.
It is a fascinating adventure for visitors looking for something more unusual during their stay in Nice, and a chance to discover the hidden landscapes beneath the mountains of the French Riviera.
