The Promenade des Anglais in Nice

Hop on hop off Nice

In Nice the open-top bus runs along the sea and up to Cimiez and its museums, while the little train climbs Castle Hill for the view over the bay.

Photo: Uhooep, CC BY-SA 4.0

By Rédaction LocationAutocar · Updated

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.

Our top pick: Nice: 1- or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Nice bus tickets compared

Most booked

Nice: 1- or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.2/5 from over 3,300 reviews.

Check availability

Top rated

Nice: Small Electric Train with Panoramic Views

Old Nice and Castle Hill. 4.4/5 from nearly 1,400 reviews.

Check availability

Why book online

  • Free cancellation on most tickets, usually up to 24 hours before
  • Reserved time slot: no queue at the ticket desk
  • Mobile ticket on your phone
  • Reviews from verified travelers

Cimiez is steep: ride the bus up to the museums and walk back down through the gardens.

Check hotel prices in Nice

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.

Some links are affiliate links: if you book through them we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It funds the research behind this site.