Menton Walking Tour: History, Lemon and Local Flavors

5.0(26)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Menton à pied : sur les traces du passé

About this activity

Discover Menton with Victor, your local Guide. Explore the old town, its history, its architecture, and its traditions through stories and anecdotes.

During the tour, discover the emblematic places of Menton, its most beautiful historic buildings, and the best viewpoints for taking magnificent photographs.

Go back in time to medieval Menton and discover how the city and region have evolved over the centuries. Through anecdotes and astonishing, sometimes even frightening, stories, discover another Menton.

Discover how Menton went from a small medieval town to a renowned tourist destination on the French Riviera, known as the "Pearl of France."

What's included

✓Guided walking tour in Menton
✓Children aged 10 and over are welcome, under parental supervision!
✓Excursion adapted to the pace of your group

Not included

✕Transfer to/DE the meeting point
✕Possible entrance tickets
✕Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Find your guide in front of the Bastion of Menton (Jean Cocteau Museum), at the entrance of the Old Port of Menton. He will wait for you with a sign bearing the logo "Steps & Stories - Guide to Menton and the Côte d'Azur" so that he can be easily identified.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From Menton station, you can reach the city center shuttle stop at Place des Victoires on foot in about 1 minute. The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes (€1 per ride). Get off at the "Bastion" stop.
Children remain under the responsibility of their parents or guardians
Recommended age to fully enjoy the visit: 10 years and older
From the age of 10, children are included in the group calculation (maximum 8 people)
The visit is entirely on foot; bring comfortable shoes
Remember to bring water, a hat, and sun protection in the summer
The visit is maintained in case of good weather as well as cloudy skies.
Attention, the route has stairs and sloped alleys, not suitable for strollers or people with reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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