San Marino day trip from Rimini
A day trip to San Marino from Rimini: the lanes of the old town along Contrada Omagnano, Piazza della Libertà and the Palazzo Pubblico, the Basilica of Saint Marinus and the State Museum, then the ridge walk along the three towers of Monte Titano, from the Guaita to the Cesta with its Museum of Ancient Arms and the Montale, and the cable car down to Borgo Maggiore. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
San Marino in 1 day
Day 1
Contrada Omagnano
One of the old town's stone lanes near the Basilica, lined with shops and cafes, good for a slow walk.
Historic centre of San Marino (Piazza della Libertà and Palazzo Pubblico)
The main square of the old town, with the Statue of Liberty and the neo-Gothic Palazzo Pubblico, seat of the government.
Basilica of San Marino
Neoclassical basilica of the 1830s holding the relics of Saint Marinus, the stonecutter said to have founded the republic.
State Museum of San Marino
The republic's museum of archaeology, art, coins and history, in a palace in the old town.
Guaita (First Tower)
The oldest and best known of the three towers, with walls, battlements and a former prison, high above the plain.
Cesta (Second Tower) and the Museum of Ancient Arms
Tower on the highest peak of Monte Titano, with a museum of medieval and later weapons and armour inside.
Montale (Third Tower)
The smallest of the three towers, on the farthest peak of Monte Titano; not open inside, seen from the ridge path.
Cable car to Borgo Maggiore
Short cable car ride from the old town down to Borgo Maggiore, with wide views over the hills to the Adriatic coast.
Getting there
From Rimini, a direct bus runs from the railway station square up to the old town in about 45 minutes. By car it takes about 30 minutes, with car parks below the old town a short walk up to the centre. The cable car links the old town with Borgo Maggiore lower down the mountain.
Staying in Rimini? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to San Marino
May, June and September are the best months for the towers and views. July and August are busy with visitors from the Rimini beaches, with the Medieval Days festival in late July. The feast of Saint Marinus on 3 September is the national holiday, and winter is cold and often misty on the mountain.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in San Marino on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in San Marino on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in San Marino on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for San Marino from Airalo
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Tips for San Marino
- The walk between the three towers follows a ridge path with steps and steep stretches; wear good shoes and take care in wind or rain.
- A combined ticket covers the Guaita, the Cesta and the State Museums; buy it at the first one you visit.
- The tourist office can stamp passports with a souvenir San Marino visa stamp, a favourite keepsake.
- Monte Titano is often cooler and windier than the coast, and can be in cloud; bring a layer even in summer.
- Try the Torta Tre Monti, the layered wafer cake named after the three towers, in a cafe in the old town.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Basilica of San Marino: Newbio623, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cable car to Borgo Maggiore: Eleassar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cesta (Second Tower) and the Museum of Ancient Arms: Michael Celozzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Guaita (First Tower): Terragio67, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic centre of San Marino (Piazza della Libertà and Palazzo Pubblico): Fiat 500e, CC BY 4.0
- Montale (Third Tower): Commonists, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
