Medieval Old Town Tours in France: 5 Worth Booking

1.Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 15m · from $30Our pick

Review of Nice Old Town and Castle Hill walking tour, with market stops, local history, sea views, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Excellent tour with super knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Highly recommended if you are in Nice for a short visit. Well worth the price.”

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2.Colmar, Medieval Village & Castle Small Group from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $241Top rated

See Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, the Alsace Wine Route, and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on a small-group day trip from Strasbourg.

“What a wonderful day! We had the amazing Pauline as our guide/driver. She was super friendly, very knowledgeable and a great driver, navigating all the narrow roads with ease. Colmar was definitely my favourite stop, however the castle was impressive and we were lucky to have clear views as the sun was beginning to set. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you for a wonderful day Pauline! X”

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3.Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Explore Nice’s Old Town, Cours Saleya, Place Massena, and Castle Hill with a lively guide on this 150-minute walking tour.

“The tour guide’s energy, enthusiasm for Nice and knowledge were incredible! Due to the Seas conference in Nice, we weren’t able to visit castle hill or the waterfall. It would have been great to see Nice from there.”

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4.Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Nice’s 2.5-hour walking tour through Place Masséna, Cours Saleya, Old Town, and Castle Hill, with practical tips and honest value advice.

“This was a really entertaining and educational tour to learn about the history of Nice. I was not feeling very well that day due to jet lag and lack of sleep, so this ended up being the only activity I did in Nice, and it was perfect to get a feel for the city and its history. Nejib was very funny and kind.”

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5.Carcassonne: Private Guided Tour of the Medieval Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $235

Explore Carcassonne’s medieval fortress with a private guide, historic streets, castle entry, rampart views, and practical tour advice.

“Jacqueline was wonderful! She was knowledgeable about the history of Carcassonne and entertaining as well. Taking a tour with Jacqueline is definitely the best way to see the old city! She was also very accommodating when she worked with us to fit our tight schedule! I really appreciated her graciousness! I would highly recommend her.”

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