The bus follows the Promenade des Anglais, passes the port and climbs to Cimiez (Matisse Museum, Roman ruins, the Chagall Museum nearby). The electric tourist train leaves from the seafront, crosses Old Nice and climbs Castle Hill.
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Cimiez is steep: ride the bus up to the museums and walk back down through the gardens.
Frequently asked questions
Bus or tourist train in Nice?
The bus for Cimiez and an overview of the city; the little train for Old Nice and Castle Hill.
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