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St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Part of Russian Cathedral is free: simple visit (the front, free zone of the cathedral) is free for everyone.
- Also free: Complete visit + crypt museum free for under-18s; Complete visit + crypt museum free for disabled visitors; Complete visit + crypt museum free for students (with proof); Complete visit free for local residents with the Pass Musées de Nice; and more below.
- Otherwise: complete visit (cathedral + crypt museum) — €5.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaSimple visit (the front, free zone of the cathedral) is free for everyone | everyone | The parish poster splits visits into a free "visite simple" (green zone by the entrance) and a ticketed complete visit with the crypt museum. Closed to tourists on Sundays 9am-noon, during weekday services and sacraments. Decent dress required. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page) | No |
| Free forComplete visit + crypt museum free for under-18s | under-18s | Listed under "Accès gratuit / Free access" on the parish poster. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page) | No |
| Free forComplete visit + crypt museum free for disabled visitors | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Listed under "Accès gratuit / Free access" on the parish poster. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page) | No |
| Free forComplete visit + crypt museum free for students (with proof) | students | Student card required ("Free access - proof required"). (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page) | No |
| Free forComplete visit free for local residents with the Pass Musées de Nice | Nice Metropole residents | Show the (free) Pass Musées de Nice, issued to residents of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page) | No |
| Free forFree access for worshippers coming to pray | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | Orthodox faithful and companions, and Christians of other denominations coming to pray. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page) | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Avoid Sunday mornings: the cathedral is closed to tourists until noon for the liturgy.
- Shoulders covered; men must not visit bare-chested.
- The simple visit near the entrance is free; the full nave and the crypt museum need a ticket unless you are under 18, a student or a local Pass Musées holder.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Russian Cathedral
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Official prices
Russian Cathedral ticket prices
| Complete visit (cathedral + crypt museum) — The parish poster marks the 'visite complète + musée' and the museum-only visit as ticketed without giving a price; the tourist office lists the complete visit at €5. The simple visit is free. | €5 |
| Complete visit of the cathedral and crypt treasury | €5 |
| Guided tour of the cathedral and Tsarevich chapel (about 35 min; FR/EN/JP) | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–13:30, 14:00–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–13:30, 14:00–17:30 |
| Wed | 10:00–13:30, 14:00–17:30 |
| Thu | 10:00–13:30, 14:00–17:30 |
| Fri | 10:00–13:30, 14:00–17:30 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–18:00 |
Open every day (hours from October): Mon-Fri 10am-1:30pm and 2-5:30pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 9am-6pm but closed to tourists 9am-noon. Also closed to visitors during weekday liturgies, weddings and baptisms. Crypt museum Sundays from 2pm.
Avenue Nicolas II / Boulevard du Tzaréwitch, 06000 Nice, France
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FAQ
Russian Cathedral: common questions
Is Russian Cathedral free?
Simple visit (the front, free zone of the cathedral) is free for everyone. Also free: Complete visit + crypt museum free for under-18s; Complete visit + crypt museum free for disabled visitors; Complete visit + crypt museum free for students (with proof); Complete visit free for local residents with the Pass Musées de Nice; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs €5.
Who gets free entry to Russian Cathedral?
Under-18s — listed under "Accès gratuit / Free access" on the parish poster. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page). Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — listed under "Accès gratuit / Free access" on the parish poster. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page). Students — student card required ("Free access - proof required"). (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page). Nice Metropole residents — show the (free) Pass Musées de Nice, issued to residents of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page). People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) — orthodox faithful and companions, and Christians of other denominations coming to pray. (quoted from the official "VISITES TOURISTIQUES" poster image on the parish visitors page).
How much is a ticket to Russian Cathedral?
Complete visit (cathedral + crypt museum) costs €5 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- sobor.fr/index.php · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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