Nice Segway tour: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town & Castle Hill

Ride the Segway yourself through four neighborhoods of Nice

A 3-hour guided Segway tour of Nice covers the Promenade des Anglais, the narrow streets and market of the Old Town, the trendy district near Place Garibaldi, the port, and Castle Hill. You get a 15-minute training session before the ride starts, a helmet and raincoat if needed, and a live guide who speaks English or French. Minimum age is 14; weight range 45–118 kg (99–260 lbs).

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour exploring Nice highlights

• Meet your Segway instructor at agency
• Train on Segway at Promenade des Anglais
• Explore old town alleys and Cours Saleya market
• Visit trendy district near Place Garibaldi
• Enjoy port of Nice and view yachts
• Ascend Castle Hill garden and admire views

The Experience

The tour begins at the agency, where you meet your guide and get fitted for a helmet. After a 15-minute training session on the Promenade des Anglais, you'll ride the Segway yourself through the rest of the day. The wide seafront boulevard gives way to the narrow alleys of the Old Town, where your guide explains the history and monuments as you pass the market of Cours Saleya. From there you move into the newer, livelier district near Place Garibaldi, filled with bars and restaurants, then out to the port where yachts line the water.

The final stretch climbs Castle Hill through a green setting. The ascent takes you to a viewpoint overlooking the Baie des Anges and a waterfall. Because you're on the Segway, the ride itself becomes part of what you see—you cover ground that would take much longer on foot, but move slowly enough to take in the details your guide points out.

The tour runs 3 hours total and suits anyone 14 or older who can comfortably stand and balance on the device. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and the operator provides a raincoat if the weather turns. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them before or after.

What’s included

• A 15-minute training session on the Promenade des Anglais before the tour starts.
• helmet and raincoat if needed.
• a live guide in English or French throughout the 3-hour route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Mobilboard Nice

Is this one for you?You ride the Segway yourself the whole way, which means you control the pace and the stops—it's a shared small-group tour led by a guide, so you're not navigating alone, but you're the one steering. This works best if you want to cover more ground than walking allows while still moving slowly enough to absorb what your guide is explaining about each neighborhood.

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Top questions

What's the Cours Saleya market like, and what will my guide tell me about it?

Cours Saleya is the historic market in the Old Town, and your guide will explain its history and the monuments around it as you ride through the narrow alleys on your Segway.

Do I need to know how to ride a Segway before I book this tour?

No. You get a 15-minute training session on the Promenade des Anglais before the tour starts, so the guide teaches you to drive it intuitively before you head into the Old Town.

What's the view like from Castle Hill at the end?

Castle Hill sits above Nice and gives you a view of the entire Baie des Anges, with a waterfall visible from the garden area where the tour finishes.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're riding a Segway rather than walking, so the effort is minimal—the main requirement is the ability to balance and steer the device for 3 hours with breaks built in.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English or French, and you choose which one when you book.

Can I bring my own water or snacks on the tour?

The tour does not include food or beverages, so you can bring your own water and snacks if you'd like to have them during the ride.