Historic Saint-Malo Self-Guided Audio-immersive Walking Tour

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About this activity

This activity stands out for its immersive format: it’s not just a standard audio guide narrated in a neutral tone, but a tour narrated by Monsieur de France, complete with music, ambient sounds, and sound effects to immerse travelers in the history of Saint-Malo.

The tour blends heritage, legendary seafarers, pirate legends, surprising anecdotes, and Breton culinary traditions. Visitors thus discover Saint-Malo in a new light—as a fortified city, a seafaring town, a place of legends, and a destination for culinary delights.

Another advantage is total freedom: everyone starts when they want, moves at their own pace, takes breaks as they please, and easily follows the stops thanks to Google Maps links. It’s a flexible, lively, and immersive tour—ideal for exploring Saint-Malo without a group or a set schedule.

Start this self-guided audio tour anytime, day or night
Music and sound effects immerse you in Saint-Malo’s history
Pause whenever you like

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Monsieur de France

Ages: Children (10–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Stories, legends, history and food traditions
Included: The 18 stops of Monsieur de France’s immersive audio narrative
Included: tour in english or french
Included: Access to the link to the Saint-Malo self-guided audio tour
Included: 1H of sounds 2H for the tour 1H30 for speed tour
Included: Walking route through Saint-Malo Intra-Muros
Included: Google Maps links between stops

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: languages other than English or french

Itinerary

Travelers will explore Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, in english or french, at their own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour on their smartphone. They will start near Porte Saint-Vincent, follow the route through the historic walled city, listen to narrated stories at each stop, and use Google Maps links to move easily from one place to the next. During the tour, they will walk along the ramparts, discover sea views, city gates, old granite streets, the cathedral, the castle, gourmet stops and famous places linked to Saint-Malo’s maritime history. They will hear stories about Jacques Cartier, Robert Surcouf, Duguay-Trouin, local legends, the night watchdogs, the English infernal machine, Breton food traditions and Bordier butter. Tour : 2H (or 1 hour in the faster version) Sound : 45 mn to 1 hour. They can pause whenever they want for photos, a drink, shopping, food or the beach, then continue the tour at their own pace.

Stop 1
Chateau de Saint Malo
Les Remparts de Saint-Malo
Porte Saint Vincent
Bastion de la Hollande
Tour Bidouane
La Grand' Porte
La Maison du Beurre Bordier
Cathedrale de Saint-Malo
Bastion Saint Phillipe

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

PLEASE NOTE: THE LINK TO THE GUIDE IS IN THE EMAIL THAT COMES WITH YOUR TICKET

End point

PLEASE NOTE: THE LINK TO THE GUIDE IS IN THE EMAIL THAT COMES WITH YOUR TICKET

Using your ticket

THIS IS THE LINK THAT TAKES YOU TO YOUR TOUR

1. Open this link on your smartphone:

IN ENGLISH

https://monsieur-de-france.com/en/gt/sm-m6t9q4p/play

IN FRENCH

https://monsieur-de-france.com/fr/gt/sm-k8r3p6x/play

2. Create a free account with your email address.

This is required only for website security and to protect access to the tour. You will not receive advertising emails.

3. Check your email inbox.

Open the activation email and click the activation link. Please remember to check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email.

4. Return to the tour link on your smartphone.

Once your account is activated, open the link again and start your Saint-Malo self-guided audio walking tour whenever you want.

If there are two of you, just copy the link to the second device and sign in with the same account.

5. Start the tour and follow the instructions.

You can start at any time, day or night, with no fixed schedule. Follow the Google Maps links between stops and listen to the audio commentary at your own pace. Each completed stop will be marked with a green check, so you can easily see your progress.

6. Stay safe during the walk.

This is a walking tour through a historic city. Always stay aware of your surroundings, including traffic, steps, uneven streets, other pedestrians, weather conditions and the sea front.

IN ENGLISH

https://monsieur-de-france.com/en/gt/sm-m6t9q4p/play

IN FRENCH

https://monsieur-de-france.com/fr/gt/sm-k8r3p6x/play