What to expect
🏛 A dive into Old Nice at the very beginning of the 19th century
🎭 A guide like no other: the official city executioner, in period costume
🕵️♂️ Secrets of justice, historical anecdotes, and a good dose of dark humour
👻 A walk through alleys, ghosts of the past, and local traditions
👨👩👧 An original tour for adults and young people aged 10 and over
🎫 Adult (18+)
🎫 Young (10 to 17 years old)
General Info
📅 Dates: multiple Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays available – choose your slot when booking
🕒 Time: depends on the day selected (e.g. 9:30 am, 5:00 pm or 10:30 am). Plan to arrive 5 minutes early. The tour starts on time. In case of any issues on the day, your guide can be reached before the start of the tour at the number indicated in your purchase confirmation email. Mobile phones did not exist in his time, so please use SMS where possible.
📍 Meeting point: 5 rue de l'ancien sénat, Nice
⏳ Duration: 1h30
Description
Get ready to experience a historical tour like no other through the alleys of Old Nice. Your guide: Joseph-François Desmorest, the official city executioner in 1804. With juicy stories, dark humour, and a few frights, he tells you about the justice of yesteryear, the town’s gossip, and daily life in an era when Nice was not yet French. Dressed in his period costume, this colourful character takes you on an immersive, funny, and sometimes biting walk to discover the hidden secrets of the city’s most iconic district. A perfect outing for history buffs, fans of local legends, or anyone who enjoys unusual tours.
🏛 A dive into Old Nice at the very beginning of the 19th century
🎭 A guide like no other: the official city executioner, in period costume
🕵️♂️ Secrets of justice, historical anecdotes, and a good dose of dark humour
👻 A walk through alleys, ghosts of the past, and local traditions
👨👩👧 An original tour for adults and young people aged 10 and over
🎫 Adult (18+)
🎫 Young (10 to 17 years old)
General Info
📅 Dates: multiple Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays available – choose your slot when booking
🕒 Time: depends on the day selected (e.g. 9:30 am, 5:00 pm or 10:30 am). Plan to arrive 5 minutes early. The tour starts on time. In case of any issues on the day, your guide can be reached before the start of the tour at the number indicated in your purchase confirmation email. Mobile phones did not exist in his time, so please use SMS where possible.
📍 Meeting point: 5 rue de l'ancien sénat, Nice
⏳ Duration: 1h30
Description
Get ready to experience a historical tour like no other through the alleys of Old Nice. Your guide: Joseph-François Desmorest, the official city executioner in 1804. With juicy stories, dark humour, and a few frights, he tells you about the justice of yesteryear, the town’s gossip, and daily life in an era when Nice was not yet French. Dressed in his period costume, this colourful character takes you on an immersive, funny, and sometimes biting walk to discover the hidden secrets of the city’s most iconic district. A perfect outing for history buffs, fans of local legends, or anyone who enjoys unusual tours.
4.9/5
based on 18 reviews
- une super expérience et un guide extra !
- Très belle expérience , le « bourreau « était très sympathique, très intéressant a écouter, on apprend plein de choses ! Bravo!
- Passionnant Il faudrait plus de découvertes comme celle ci dans la région Super guide 👍
- Expérience très intéressante
- Genial
- Visite originale de la vieille ville, découvrir des petites ruelles méconnues et pourtant très importantes à l'époque , Très intéressante, bourrée d'anecdotes. Dure à imaginer, mais le boureau est très sympathique.
