San Marino

Excursion from Bologna to San Marino

Going on this trip, you will have the opportunity to visit a very small, but surprisingly beautiful, proud and independent state. This fairyland is also called the land of the nine fortresses. You will start exploring the small republic with one of them, the oldest Rocca Guaita, built in the XI century. The fortress played an important role in the struggle for the independence of San Marino in the confrontation with the House of Malatesta and for some time served as a prison. From the height of its walls and towers, you can enjoy an amazing panorama of the countryside. After walking along the paved paths, you will reach the fortress of Rocca Chesta, located on the highest point of Mount Titano, at an altitude of 739 meters above sea level. Within its walls there is a museum of ancient weapons, which has a huge collection with very interesting exhibits. Among a large number of ancient swords, halberds, crossbows, armor, armor and early firearms, you can see a unique pistol-dagger, created in 1730. The three towers are connected by a narrow paved path, which is called the Witch's Corridor, why it got its name and much more, the guide will tell you. From the height of the towers, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sea coast for many kilometers, in good weather you can see the coast of Dalmatia. From there came, fleeing from persecution, Saint Marin, whose name bears this fabulous state. You will visit the basilica of the XIX century, built in the neoclassical style on the foundation of a Romanesque church of the IV century. In the basilica there are seven altars, the main of which is an urn with the relics of San Marino. In the church, decorated with paintings and sculptures, a special place is occupied by the sculpture of San Marino, an interesting story related to it and the visit of the Pope to the cathedral, will tell you the guide. On the Piazza della Liberta, there is the Palazzo Pubblico Government palace. You will learn about the political structure of the republic, how the two Captains who head it are elected. You can take wonderful photos during the changing of the guard of the Guardie di Rocca, dressed in full dress uniform and serving as a guard for the government house and parliament. On the square there is a bank where you can exchange money for rare euro coins with the symbols of San Marino. If you want, you can visit one of the wonderful museums. The Historical Museum of the Palazzo Pergami Belluzzi, will introduce you to the history, its collection of rare exhibits ranging from the Neolithic era, objects of the Etruscans and the Roman Empire, Egyptian antiquities to a small collection of unusual objects. You will see a flea trap, a 17th-century shower with a hand pump, wooden clogs 60 centimeters high and much more in the collection of about 100 amazing items. In the wax museum, you can see the figures of Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Mussolini, Hitler, Jacqueline Kennedy and many other celebrities. The Ferrari museum will open its doors to you, the museum has a collection of cars owned by famous people and Formula 1 sports cars. You will see the first Ferrari Spyder, designed by Pininfarina, owned by Marilyn Monroe. You will see unique items related to the life and history of Enzo Ferrari and Carlo Abarta. The best way to spend an exciting day, plunge into the fabulous world of a small country, book a one-day tour to San Marino. You will make the trip in a comfortable car with a personal driver, the tour will be conducted by a personal guide in San Marino (not included in the tour price), this will allow you to spend a bright and exciting day with complete comfort.

San Marino is one of the smallest states in the World, covering an area of 60.57 square kilometers, and is the world's oldest sovereign state. According to legend, it was founded by the Christian Marino, who fled from the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian. From the religious community, a republic was later formed, named San Marino, in honor of the founder, who was canonized during his lifetime.

Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the Republic of San Marino. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the city on your own or with a professional guide.

Important information:

The price of the tour does not include the cost of a professional guide. If you want to order this service, please activate it in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the number of hours of the guide's work is made when placing an order. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.

The guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. A personal guide will plan the tour according to your wishes, guide you through the streets and places that are difficult to find yourself. The cost of a professional guide in San Marino is 50€ per hour. 

The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the meeting place you specified until the moment of your return. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.

Travel time:

• from Bologna to San Marino, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the location of your hotel
• from San Marino to Bologna, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the location of your hotel