Traveling is great! We get to meet new people and their cultures, see incredible things, make unforgettable experiences and it shapes us in our personality. It makes us learn things about and for ourselves. Many of us would probably be traveling most of the time if it wasn’t for the money. Because unfortunately, traveling can be expensive sometimes. At WhatToDoRiviera we want to make the pleasure of traveling possible for everybody, not only for those with overflowing wallets. Traveling with a small budget shouldn’t mean you can’t get to know the culture and dynamics of a place while enjoying yourself. And it doesn’t! It is as we always say: “The best things are for free”! Antibes also offers a variety of activities to do that are for free. We made a list of the top 10 free things to do in Antibes for you!

1. Join the Antibes Free Walking Tour

The probably best way to discover a city with a small budget is by joining a Free Walking Tour. Within a short time, you get an insight into the culture as well as interesting information on history and tradition while meeting great people and seeing the most important places of the town and some hidden gems. And all of this for free! We make sure you can be part of this special experience in Antibes as well. Check out more info on our Antibes Free Walking Tours and join us to discover all the top attractions and hidden gems of this incredible coastal village!

2. Just get lost in the old town

Antibes old town has something magical about itself with its narrow alleys and the old buildings made of light-coloured stone. It’s the perfect place to wander around and get lost in details. In the blooming flowers, in the different facades and in the little shops and boutiques that you will find. With a bit of imagination, you’ll be able to picture the flow of life in this place in past times. If you like street art, you can also try to find the 400 sculptures of one of our local artist on the walls of the city. Always a great game day and night!!

3. Have a look at the yachts in the harbor

Antibes’ harbor hosts what we call the billionaire wharf where up to 19 super luxurious and glamorous yachts can moor. It is fascinating to stroll around and have a look at them. If you join our tour, we will show you the best place to have a noisy as the access to the harbor is now closed to public. You don’t even have to be a huge fan of boats to enjoy it! These palaces on water are just unbelievable and impressive.

4. Enjoy the Provencal Market

The provencal market is the perfect place to witness the dynamics of life in Antibes. Market vendors offer fresh and local vegetables and fruits, fish, meat, cured meat, cheeses, flowers, spices and herbs etc… Even without buying anything, it is an interesting show to observe. The market takes place every day from 6 am to 1pm during the summer season, in winter, it’s generally closed on Mondays. Some afternoons, the place is turning into a craft market with local artists displaying their paintings, sculptures, etc. All of this surrounded by terrasses popping up from the restaurants and bars on the side.

Certificate of Entitlement on NZ passport

UK Citizens will need to apply for the certificate of entitlement at a cost of 589pounds but it would be a one off as it will be digitally linked to passports and that part would be free and should be transferable from one passport to the next. Great if you already have it but with the cost being so much higher than just applying for a British passport, people would need to weigh up what’s better for them in the long term.

If you already have a certificate of entitlement attached to your NZ passport when that expires they would link for free to your new passport.