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- Italian
This private walking tour reveals San Marino’s ancient republic heritage and enduring cultural identity. Enter through Porta San Francesco and step into a historic Old Town shaped by medieval architecture and tradition. Walk along narrow streets where centuries of civilization still echo through stone walls. What stories guard the gates of one of the world’s oldest republics? Palazzo Pubblico reflects political legacy through its classical design and historic significance.
Nearby, Cava dei Balestrieri preserves traditions rooted in medieval skill and community life. The Basilica presents a spiritual and architectural heritage shaped across generations. Continue toward the ancient towers rising above the landscape..
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the main entrance of Gate of Saint Francis
Itinerary
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1Porta del Paese - Porta San Francesco
Porta San Francesco is a city gate of San Marino. Here you will discover an impressive and worth-seeing building with the old medieval walls, warning inscriptions about severe penalties for the import of weapons, coats-of-arms of San Marino and the Feltresca family, and many other historic sights!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2La Saponeria Del Titano
It is a lively and dynamic San Marino square with great architecture and many attractions. Here you will find many little cafés, souvenir shops, and interesting architectural details, such as balconies, pilasters, palace-like buildings, and also a truly magnificent entranceway!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Palazzo Pubblico
Public Palace is a San Marino City Hall and the official government building for state meetings. Here you will find the magnificent neo-renaissance style palace, a mesmerizing architecture, medieval symbols, ceremonial halls, splendid rooms, and the art of acclaimed Italian artists!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cava dei Balestrieri
Crossbowmen’s Quarry is an ancient place rich in history and traditions, and it also serves as a home for many traditional festivities such as flag-waving or crossbow demonstrations. While visiting, you will learn why the crossbow has always been a significant part of San Marino’s history, and there is also a chance to see how crossbowmen practice their art!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica of Saint Marinus
The Basilica of San Marino is the main church of this beautiful city. In this magnificent neo-classic building, you will discover impressive architecture, six altars, symbolic paintings, a majestic bell tower, the main altar which houses the urn with the bones of the Saint, the Throne of the Regents, and the monument with the top portion of Saint Marinus’ skull.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Guaita Tower
It's the most famous and oldest tower in San Marino. While visiting, you will discover a unique museum with the Chapel of Santa Barbara, the Bell Tower, and the Pen Tower; moreover, you will also find the stone path called ‘Witches’ and the breathtaking views that can be seen from the top of the tower!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Falesia Second Tower
The Falesia Tower is the second of the three towers in San Marino. Here you will find the Museum of Ancient Arms, and once inside, you will be able to discover the collection of about 2000 weapons, swords, and various types of guns while some of them are about 500 years old!
35 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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