Secret Food Tours Nice Old Town

Secret Food Tours Nice Old Town is a guided walking tasting tour of Vieux Nice in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, run by Secret Food Tours, a company that operates local-led food walks in a number of European cities. The route begins at the statue of Garibaldi on Place Garibaldi, on the edge of the old town, and winds through the narrow lanes of Vieux Nice to finish near Place Rossetti, the square beside the cathedral known for its ice cream. Along the way the guide explains how Niçoise cooking differs from the rest of French cuisine, drawing on the city's Italian and Mediterranean heritage and its history as part of the County of Nice. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and departs Tuesday to Sunday at 10:30 and 17:00. The price starts at €89.99 per person. The itinerary covers seven tasting stops, with a savoury emphasis on socca (the chickpea pancake), petits farcis (stuffed vegetables), pissaladière (onion tart), ratatouille, Niçois beef stew and pan bagnat, balanced by candied fruit and a closing ice cream. Included in the price are all the food, ice cream, red wine, rosé, water and non-alcoholic drinks, so no extra spending is needed at the stops. Transport is not required because the whole route is covered on foot within the compact old town. Groups are kept small enough for the guide to talk with everyone at each stop, and the tour is conducted in English. The pace is relaxed, with regular stops for eating and short walks between them. Visitors with dietary restrictions should contact the operator before booking, since several dishes contain gluten, dairy, fish or meat and substitutions depend on what each venue can prepare. The morning departure suits visitors who want to see the market-side lanes active, while the 17:00 departure works well in summer when the old town fills with evening life.