Nice Old Town: Food Walking Tour & Wine Tasting

Summary

Nice food tour through market stalls, artisan shops, and local flavors

You’ll wander Nice’s old town tasting everything from fresh socca to Provençal wines alongside a guide who seems to know every vendor by name. Expect laughter over mispronounced names, hands dusted with flour at market stalls, and stories behind each bite. If you love food tours that feel personal and unscripted, this one leaves its mark long after you leave the cobblestones behind.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what socca actually tastes like fresh from the pan? I didn’t even know how to pronounce it until our guide (her name was Camille) teased us gently about our accents. We started in Place Massena — that big square with the checkerboard tiles and those statues perched on poles watching everyone. Right away, Camille handed out these little olive-studded breads that smelled like the sea breeze mixed with something earthy. I remember thinking, okay, this is not just a snack — it’s practically a handshake from Nice.

The walk through Vieux Nice felt like being let in on a secret. Every few steps, someone would wave at Camille or slip her an extra sample for us to try. At Cours Saleya Flower Market, the air was thick with basil and ripe tomatoes (and honestly, a bit of fish too — but in a good way). We tried pissaladière there — warm, sweet onions melting into pastry. I’m still not sure if I liked it more than the petits farcis we had next (tiny vegetables stuffed with something herby and savory), but both made me want to linger longer than we could.

I lost count of how many things we tasted — probably close to twenty if you include the olive oil sips (so grassy!) and the rosé from just outside town. There was this moment where we all stood quietly chewing socca together under striped awnings while a guy nearby argued loudly about football in French. It just felt… real, you know? Like you’re part of someone else’s daily rhythm for a morning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Walking food tour in Nice Old Town

• Introduction at Place Massena
• Visit artisan food shops
• Sample food at Cours Saleya market

Top questions

How long is the Nice food walking tour?

The tour lasts about 3.5 hours from start to finish.

Is wine included on this Nice food tour?

Yes, there is one wine tasting included along with other food samples.

What foods do you taste during the tour?

You’ll try up to 20 different local specialties like socca, pissaladière onion tart, petits farcis stuffed vegetables, and olive oil.

Does the tour visit Cours Saleya Flower Market?

Yes, you’ll stop at Cours Saleya Flower Market for tastings and stories from local vendors.

Is this Nice food tour suitable for kids or people with strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers are allowed throughout the route.

Are service animals allowed on this walking food tour?

Yes, service animals are welcome during the entire experience.

What’s included

Your day includes up to 20 different food tastings across artisan shops and markets in Vieux Nice, one wine tasting from Provence hillsides, an olive oil tasting session, plus all stories and guidance from a passionate local expert—no need for tickets or extra fees along the way.