Activity San Marino

Tourist visit of the UNESCO Historic Center of San Marino

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About this activity

Discovering the historic center of San Marino thanks to an expert Tourist Guide, who will take the participants to the most characteristic, panoramic and rich in history and traditions places.

It starts from Porta San Francesco and then walks through the streets of the Old Town with the tour guide who will tell anecdotes about the history of San Marino, will illustrate the famous people who have passed through the Republic and the events that are part of the historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of San Marino.

Admiring the main monuments and panoramic views, we arrive at the summit of the mountain where the Three Towers rise.

Tour suitable for everyone, including families with children.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: San Marino Experience

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Adults (6–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local licensed professional expert guide
Included: Guided tour of San Marino

Not included

Not included: Guided tours of the museums

Itinerary

Porta San Francesco

10 min

The gateway to the historic center of San Marino. Also called "Porta del Paese", it is an old guard post built in 1361
Cava dei Balestrieri

10 min

Opened in the nineteenth century for the extraction of the stone necessary for the restoration of Palazzo Pubblico. Today set up for shooting competitions with the large Italian crossbow.
City of San Marino

10 min

Stop at the panoramic canton to admire the beautiful panorama and short visit to the Tactilia Museum
Palazzo Pubblico

10 min Admission not included

Rebuilt in neo-gothic style in 1894 to a design by architect Francesco Azzurri, on the foundations of the oldest "Magna Domus Communis", it was restored in 1996 by the architect Gae Aulenti. The people of San Marino recognize in this place where the Captains Regent, the Great and General Council, the State Congress and the most important civil demonstrations are based.
Basilica del Santo Marino

10 min

Built at the beginning of the 19th century on the foundations of the pre-existing Romanesque Pieve. Rich in statues and valuable paintings. The statue of San Marino is the work of Adamo Tadolini, favorite pupil of Canova; the high altar contains the urn with the relics of the saint.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Main access to the historic center, in the immediate vicinity there is the p n.1 (bus) and multi-storey car park n.9

End point

The conclusion of the guided tour ends in the Old Town between the first and second tower so as to allow the client to visit in peace the UNESCO Heritage of San Marino and its museums.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Tourist Visit of the UNESCO Historic Center - Republic of San Marino

Duration: 1 hour: 1 hour tour departing from Porta San Francesco
Guided Tour - 90 minutes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes