Nice with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
9 family days out in Nice, 2 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Nice
9 placesMusée Océanographique de Monaco (aquarium)
Shark lagoon and tropical tanks impress kids; enough to fill a few hours; rooftop terrace with big sea views; dramatic building on the cliff.
- Tickets
- £17.50 adult, £11.10 child, free under 4
- Best for
- All ages
- Allow
- 2-3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Parc Phoenix
Very cheap for families as under-12s go free; mix of animals, a big tropical greenhouse, gardens and play areas in one place; picnics allowed and peacocks roaming.
- Tickets
- £4.70 adult, £2.73 child, free under 12
- Best for
- All ages (under-12s free)
- Allow
- 2-3 hours
Musée National du Sport (at Allianz Riviera stadium)
Free for under-18s; hands-on and interactive zones (giant table football, F1 simulator type activities), Olympic medals and torches; good English in places; a solid rainy-day option.
- Tickets
- £6.83 adult, children free
- Best for
- Ages 5-17
- Allow
- 1-3 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Trans Côte d'Azur - 1-hour Nice coastal cruise
One hour is the right length for children; good views of the coast and Villefranche bay from the water; friendly, lively commentary; fair value.
- Tickets
- £20.06 adult, £16.65 child, free under 4
- Best for
- Ages 4+ (under 4 free)
- Allow
- 1 hours
- Season
- Nov-mid Feb
Colline du Château (Castle Hill park)
Free, big views over the bay, a waterfall, a fenced toddler playground (2-6) and a spider-web climbing frame (6+), lawns for running about, snack bars and toilets with changing table.
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 1.5-2 (estimate) hours
Promenade du Paillon (playgrounds and water mirror)
Free giant sea-creature play structures by age (turtle under 3, dolphins 3-6, 30 m whale 6-12, boat 3-10), plus the water mirror and mist jets kids splash in on hot days; toilets and changing table; right in the centre.
- Best for
- Ages 0-12
- Allow
- 1-2 hours
Nice public beaches (Baie des Anges, Promenade des Anglais)
Free, right next to the city, lifeguarded sections and showers in summer; kids happily play with the pebbles and in the clear water.
- Best for
- All ages
- Allow
- 1-3 hours
Plage des Marinières, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Sandier than Nice's pebble beaches and shallow to enter, with a calm bay - easy with little ones; quick train hop from Nice; lovely clear water.
- Best for
- All ages
- Allow
- 2-3 (estimate) hours
Fenocchio ice cream (Place Rossetti, Vieux Nice)
Huge choice of 100+ flavours including odd ones kids love to try (lavender, tomato-basil, avocado); generous scoops at decent prices; staff keep the queue moving.
- Best for
- All ages
- Allow
- 0.5 hours
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.