Antibes Walking Tours · Since 2018
Discover Antibes
Through Local Eyes
Join Simon for walking tours through 2,500 years of documented history — from Greek Antipolis to Roman port, from Grimaldi rule to Picasso’s summer studio. Every story is researched, verified, and sourced.
Rue du Haut — Vieil Antibes. Photo: Unsplash
Your Guide
Simon — Born & Raised in Antibes
After spending over eight years researching the Municipal Archives of Antibes, I have uncovered stories hidden in plain sight. Roman stones — called spolia — reused in medieval walls along Rue de la Tourraque. The exact location of the Greek port of Antipolis. The history of the Grimaldi family who ruled Antibes from 1384 to 1608.
Every tour is the result of years of original research — not Wikipedia. I do not read scripts. I share documented stories. And I cite my sources. [See verified facts →]
The Experience
What You Will Discover
What Our Guests Say
“As a history teacher, I am hard to impress. Simon impressed me. His knowledge of the Grimaldi period, the WWII resistance stories, and the layers of Roman construction is exceptional.”
— Michael O’Brien, History Teacher
“Deep local expertise combined with excellent English. We learned things about Antibes that you will not find in any guidebook — and Simon showed us the archival documents to prove it.”
— Robert Williams, London
“Simon offers something rare: deep local expertise combined with a genuine passion for history. Our family loved every minute — and the kids still remember the Roman stones!”
— Lisa Hoffman, Sydney
Ready to Walk With a Local?
Small groups (max 6) · 2-3 hours · English & French · €30/pers
All historical claims on this page are documented. See our verified facts page for sources.