Two-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Nice

• Day 1: Castle Hill
  10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Nice Old Town

  Castle Hill provides a panoramic view of the city and has a free playground for younger children. The hill was once a military citadel and is rich in history with a large park to explore.

• Day 2: Nice Beach
  15 minutes (2.2 miles) from Castle Hill

  The Nice beach is a blue-flagged sandy beach with crystal clear water, excellent for children to have fun in the sun. With a multitude of restaurants and shops, there is always somewhere to relax.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Castle Hill (1 hour, Free)
• Nice Beach (4 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: £0

Transportation

Depending on where you stay, walking could be enough to get to the attractions on this list. Alternatively, hiring an electric bike or using a local 'Lignes d'Azur' bus would be the most convenient mode of transportation. Electric bike prices start at £10 per hour and Lignes d'Azur day ticket prices start at £5.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a trip to the Matisse Museum, explore the various alleyways of Cours Saleya, or travel to neighbouring Monaco. If you have less time, only focus on seeing the number 1 attraction, Castle Hill.

Airports

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is just 15 minutes from the city centre by car, and serves destinations worldwide.