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Free things to do in Nice
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Nice. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Nice, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
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Free things to do in Nice


From Nice: Gorges du Verdon & Lake of Sainte Croix Day Tour

Eze: Fragonard Factory Guided Tour with Perfume Workshop

Basilica Notre-Dame of Nice: Immersive Sound and Light Show - LUMINISCENCE
De€ 18,99

Nice Self Guided Audio Tour
Nice Le Grand Tour: Hop-on Hop-off Bus
De€ 24

Allianz Riviera Stadium & Musée National du Sport: Guided Tour
De€ 18

French Riviera: Monaco and Eze Day Trip
De€ 45

Musée National du Sport: Entry Ticket
De€ 8

French Riviera: Monaco, Antibes, Eze and Saint-Paul-De-Vence Day Tour
De€ 70

Gorges du Verdon: Kayak rental
De€ 40

Cité Immersive Nice: Vikings - The Odyssey to the Ends of the Earth Exhibition
De€ 18

Monaco and Monte carlo by Night
De€ 50

Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour
De€ 110

Full-Day Tour of French Riviera Coastal Villages with Wine Tasting

Nice Le Grand Tour: Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Sainte-Marguerite, Lérins Islands

Private Day Trip to Monaco, Cannes and the French Riviera Hilltop Villages

From Nice: Provence’s Lavender & Verdon Gorges Day Tour

From Nice: Provence's Coastal Highlights Guided Tour

From Nice: Underwater Sea Scooter Snorkelling Tour

Half-Day Tour of Monaco and Eze Scenic Riviera Drive
Gorges du Verdon: Canadian Canoe Rental
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Gorges du Verdon: Canadian Canoe Rental
De€ 45

Grasse: Fragonard Factory Guided Tour with Perfume Workshop
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.