Nice Old Town Food Tour

Your tour begins at Lou Balico

Kick things off at Lou Balico in Nice’s Old Town, where your guide gives you a quick rundown of the flavors ahead. The area hums with café chatter and the smell of fresh bread, setting the perfect mood for the tastings ahead.

Old Town lanes and family-run shops

From here, you weave through tight medieval lanes packed with bakeries and tiny food counters. Your guide pulls you into family-run spots for pan bagnat, Niçois farçis, and other staples that locals grow up on. Stories about old recipes and neighborhood traditions add flavor between bites.

Socca stall and pissaladière counter

Next up is the sound of sizzling chickpea batter as you stop for hot socca fresh off the pan. A nearby counter serves up real-deal pissaladière with slow-cooked onions and anchovy essence that hits your nose before your taste buds. Your guide explains how these street foods shaped everyday cooking in Nice.

Market tastings and seasonal treats

Then it’s off to the market area, where bright produce and pastry smells mix in the air. You try sweet chard pie and other seasonal bites while hearing how traders and farming families influenced the region’s ingredients. It’s a lively stretch that ties local history to what’s on your plate.

Macarons and artisan gelato

By the time you reach your dessert stops, you’re ready for something cool and sweet. Lemon macarons from Menton and rose flavors from Grasse hit first, followed by creamy homemade gelato that melts fast in the Mediterranean sun. Your guide shares a few final food tips so you can keep eating well after the tour.