Activity San Marino

San Marino: A Self Guided Audio Tour

4.4 (17 reviews) 45 min – one hour Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to see San Marino without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Find out about the city, its architecture, history and legends too, including one about a saint who befriended and rode a bear
Hear from producer Mike Corradi, an Anglo-Italian English teacher and the owner of A History of Italy podcast
Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

San Marino

Passing by

On this walking tour, we’ll explore the unique nature of this city, the capital of Europe’s smallest and the world’s oldest republic of the same name, which dates back to 301 AD.
Porta San Francesco

Passing by

Starting at the entrance to Porta San Francesco (Gate of Saint Francis), you’ll wander through the city’s narrow streets.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by the Church of Saint Francis. You'll learn about the church while you walk.
Stop 4

Passing by

On this 45-minute audio tour, you'll pass through Piazzetta del Titano
Palazzo Pubblico

Passing by

The tour passes by Palazzo Pubblico. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
Cava dei Balestrieri

Passing by

You'll see the Cava dei Balestrieri, a quarry often used for crossbow shooting, a historical specialty in the city
Stop 7

Passing by

You can look forward to taking in the sweeping views at the Il Cantone viewpoint and the tranquillity of Giardini Borghesi, the Borghesi Gardens
Stop 8

Passing by

On this tour, you'll pass in front of Basilica di San Marino, where a settlement was first established
Stop 9

Passing by

On this 45-minute audio tour, you'll pass by two of three towers, Torre Cesta and Guaita.
Passo Delle Streghe

Passing by

You can look forward to walking through the 13th century Passo delle Streghe (the ‘pathway of witches’) where young girls used to come and dance around bonfires
Stop 11

Passing by

On this 45-minute audio tour, you'll pass by two of three towers, Torre Cesta and Guaita.
Piazza della Liberta

Passing by

Our 45-minute tour ends in Piazza della Libertà, where I’ll share how the city’s very own Statue of Liberty came to arrive in this square.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in Liberty Square.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]