Nice: Old Town Food Tour with Wine, Socca & Sweet Treats

Summary

Nice food tour with wine olive oil socca and sweet stops

You’ll wander Nice’s old town with a local foodie, sampling socca hot from the oven, sipping Provençal wine in tucked-away corners, tasting fresh olive oils, and ending with handmade sweets at a beloved confiserie. Expect laughter over new flavors and moments that linger long after you leave those colorful streets behind.

What’s the experience like?

“In Nice, we don’t rush food — we let it talk to us,” our guide Camille grinned as she handed me a tiny spoonful of green-gold olive oil in Massena Square. I remember the way the morning air smelled faintly salty from the sea, but also warm bread somewhere nearby. Camille knew everyone — she’d wave to a baker or chat with an old friend outside a confiserie. It felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with someone who actually lives here.

The first bite of socca surprised me. Crisp edges, soft inside, almost smoky — nothing like pancakes back home. We stood on a street corner while Camille explained how chickpea flour is mixed into this thin batter and baked in wood-fired ovens. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “Pissaladière” (I definitely didn’t get it right), then handed me a slice topped with sweet onions and anchovies. People walked by with little dogs or baskets of fruit; it was busy but not rushed. I liked that.

We stopped for Provençal wine next — pale rosé in chilled glasses, paired with cheese that smelled sharp and nutty. Someone in our group asked about the difference between Niçoise olives and others, so Camille told us about the groves outside town and how each batch tastes different depending on the year. There was something comforting about standing together in the shade, sipping wine and nibbling cheese while stories drifted around us.

I’m still thinking about that last stop at the old confiserie. The shop smelled like sugar and orange blossom, and the owner handed out candied fruit as if we were regulars. My hands got sticky from the sweets but I didn’t care — it just felt good to be part of it all for a little while.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Gourmet walking tour in Nice center

• Start with olive oil tasting
• Learn about olive oil production
• Taste Provençal wine with cheese and charcuterie
• Try traditional Socca and Pissaladière
• Enjoy artisanal ice cream
• Taste sweets at historical confiserie

Top questions

How long does the Nice food tour last?

The tour is a walking experience covering several stops in Nice’s historic center; plan for enough time to enjoy a full meal across at least four tastings.

Is wine included on this Nice food tour?

Yes, at least one alcoholic drink such as Provençal wine is included for guests over 18 years old.

What foods do you taste on this day trip in Nice?

You’ll try socca (chickpea pancake), pissaladière (onion tart), artisanal olive oils, local cheeses or charcuterie, homemade ice cream, and sweets from a confiserie.

Where does the food tour start?

The tour begins near Massena Square in central Nice’s old town area.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Please inform before booking; some adjustments may be possible depending on partner availability.

Is this walking tour suitable for children?

Yes; infants can use prams or strollers along the route.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transport options are available close to the meeting point in central Nice.

Will my guide speak English?

The guide may speak both English and French during your tour.

What’s included

Your day includes guided tastings across several stops—olive oil sampling near Massena Square, Provençal wine with cheese or charcuterie for adults, classic street foods like socca and pissaladière served fresh along the way, plus homemade ice cream and signature sweets at a historic confiserie. Water is provided throughout your walk; come hungry because by the end you’ll have enjoyed more than enough for a full meal before heading off on your own again.