Private Segway Tour Nice: Promenade des Anglais & Old Town

Glide the seafront and climb to Castle Hill on two wheels

A private Segway tour of Nice covers the Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya flower market, and the narrow streets of Vieux Nice, with an optional climb to Castle Hill for panoramic views. The 1-hour discovery tour or 2-hour big tour includes helmet and Segway use, a training session before you ride, and a live guide in English or French. Minimum age is 14; groups run private with a minimum of 3 people per reservation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour of Nice city highlights

• Training session on Segway gyropode
• Ride along Promenade des Anglais
• See Statue of Liberty replica
• View typical one-storey houses
• Cross Cours Saleya flower market
• Visit former lords' residence
• Explore Sainte Reparate cathedral area
• Admire narrow colorful streets of Old Nice
• Cross Place Masséna with checkerboard floor
• Visit Castle Hill for panoramic views (2-hour tour only)

The Experience

After a training session on flat ground, you'll ride the Segway along the famous Promenade des Anglais, following the seafront before heading into the old town. The route crosses Cours Saleya, the flower market known for local products, then winds through the picturesque streets of Vieux Nice where you'll pass Sainte Reparate cathedral and the Prefecture building. You finish at Place Masséna, with its checkerboard floor and modern art installations.

On the 2-hour tour, your guide takes you beyond the old town to Quai Rauba Capeu and its famous #ILOVENICE installation, then climbs Castle Hill — the sensation part of the ride. From there you get panoramic views of the Old Town and the port of Nice spread out below. The route stays on accessible terrain; the Segway handles the city's layout without requiring you to navigate on foot.

Your guide speaks English or French and sets the pace, stopping to point out details like the Statue of Liberty (a training model of Bartholdi's work, installed in 2014) and the British-era architecture along the seafront. The whole experience is built around riding together as a group, so the day stays social rather than rushed.

What’s included

• Helmet and Segway use.
• training session before the tour starts.
• live guide in English or French.
• access to the Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya flower market, Vieux Nice streets, Place Masséna, and (on the 2-hour option) Castle Hill with panoramic views.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Mobilboard Nice

Is this one for you?Book the 1-hour discovery tour if you want to cover Nice's main landmarks in a single morning without climbing. Choose the 2-hour big tour if you're comfortable on the Segway and want the panoramic views from Castle Hill — the climb is the payoff for the extra time.

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Top questions

What's the Cours Saleya flower market like when we pass through it?

Cours Saleya is the oldest flower market in the world and still operates daily with local produce, flowers and goods. You'll ride through it as part of the route through Vieux Nice, so you see the stalls and the rhythm of the market without stopping to shop.

Can I do the 1-hour tour if I'm visiting alone?

The tour requires a minimum of 3 people per reservation, so solo travelers would need to join others or book with companions. The operator can help match you with other riders if you call ahead.

What happens if I've never ridden a Segway before?

Everyone gets a training session on flat ground before the tour starts, so you learn to balance and steer at your own pace. The guide waits until you're comfortable before moving onto the Promenade des Anglais.

Is Castle Hill included in both tour lengths?

Castle Hill is only part of the 2-hour big tour. The 1-hour discovery tour covers the Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya, Vieux Nice and Place Masséna, but does not climb to the castle.

What should I wear for this tour?

Flat shoes and casual clothes are recommended so you can balance easily on the Segway and move freely. The operator provides a helmet; you bring comfortable clothing suited to the weather.