7 Hills of Nice E-bike Tour: Local guide, countryside & monuments

Seven hilltop stops, a waterfall, Roman ruins and the Promenade des Anglais on two wheels

The 7 Hills of Nice E-bike Tour is a five-hour guided ride through Nice's countryside and city landmarks on electric bikes, led by a local guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or French. You climb to Cimiez Hill to explore the monastery and its rose gardens, visit Roman ruins and a hidden waterfall with views over the city, stop at the Russian Cathedral, and finish on the Promenade des Anglais. Local food tasting and a picnic lunch of regional specialties are included, along with the e-bike, helmet and water. Children from age 12 are welcome; you need at least moderate fitness and the ability to ride a bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nice's hills and landmarks

• Visit Antique ruins of Cimiez and gardens
• Explore park with Roman ruins and Matisse museum
• Visit the best marketplace and street food center
• Tour the Cimiez Monastery and flower garden
• See St. Nicholas Cathedral
• Discover hidden waterfall and baroque monument
• Pass by Promenade des Anglais boulevard

The Experience

The route starts with the major monuments: Belle Époque palaces and grand hotels that line Nice's hillsides, then climbs easily on the e-bike to Cimiez Hill, the highest point of the city. From there the views shift — you're looking down at Nice's rooftops instead of up at its facades. The Cimiez Monastery sits at the top with its rose gardens, 15th-century frescoes and mix of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic architecture. Nearby are the Roman ruins and thermal baths, set among olive trees in a quiet park where locals picnic.

The tour crosses through the hinterland on off-the-beaten-track paths before descending to a waterfall that overlooks the whole city — a spot most visitors never find. From there you ride down through the popular districts: past the Temple of Love, through Gare du Sud, and stop at the Russian Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church outside Russia. Its architecture and interior decoration are the kind of detail a local guide explains — why so much Russian history ended up in Nice. The day ends on the Promenade des Anglais, the famous seafront boulevard.

A local food tasting happens during the ride, and lunch is a picnic of regional specialties you eat somewhere along the route. The e-bikes do the climbing work, so you pedal but the hills don't exhaust you. Five hours total, with a guide who knows the city and can answer questions about what you're riding past.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of language.
• use of an electric bike and helmet.
• local food tasting during the ride.
• picnic lunch of regional specialties.
• bottle of water.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nice Creative Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to reach Nice's hilltop monuments and countryside by e-bike rather than on foot—the motor assists the climbs while your guide navigates to Roman ruins, monasteries, and waterfalls that walking tours typically skip.

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Top questions

What's the Cimiez Monastery actually like when you get there?

Cimiez Monastery is a working religious site with Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic architecture mixed together, 15th-century frescoes inside, and peaceful rose gardens surrounding it. The monastery overlooks Nice from the hilltop, and the grounds include Roman ruins and thermal baths set among olive trees — a quiet spot where you can stop and look out over the city.

How steep are the hills, and will the e-bike handle them?

The e-bike does the climbing work for you, so even though you're riding uphill to Cimiez Hill and other high points, the pedaling stays easy. The tour is designed for people with at least moderate fitness who can ride a bike, but the electric motor means the hills themselves aren't the challenge.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or French — you choose your language when you book.

Is the waterfall stop a real waterfall, or just a small stream?

It's a real waterfall that overlooks the whole city of Nice — the tour description calls it a hidden gem and a wonderful spot with a special view. It's not a major tourist attraction, which is why most visitors miss it.

What kind of food do you eat on the tour?

You get a local food tasting during the ride and a picnic lunch of regional specialties — both are included. You eat the lunch somewhere along the route, usually at one of the stops.

Can children ride, or is this adults only?

Children are welcome from age 12 and up, as long as they can ride a bike. They need to be at least 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall and have at least moderate fitness. Younger children or smaller riders aren't suitable for this tour.