How to spend a day in San Marino - Top things to do!
San Marino is the 5th smallest country in the world and only 24 square miles big. It is a small country that has one of the most beautiful views I have seen. Most people visiting Italy, use the opportunity to visit this landlocked country within Italy on a day trip.
I know you might be wondering what to do in such a small country. I have created this walking guide to make your visit easy and to highlight the most interesting things you can do while visiting San Marino.
The total walking time is estimated for 2hours without breaks. Please include breaks and photo stops for the optimal enjoyment.
This walking tour starts from the San Marino bus station (considering you came into the country by bus from Rimini) and ends in Borgo Majore (the final stop of the Funivia) where you can also take the bus returning back to Rimini.
Please find more information about San Marino in the links below:
1. https://www.sanmarinosite.com/
2. https://www.visitsanmarino.com/pub1/VisitSM/en/
3. https://www.instagram.com/visitsanmarino/
Walking Itinerary
From the bus stop start walking to the first stop:
1. Convento dei frati cappuccini = 270m (4mins)
2. Piazza san Agata = 280m (4mins)
3. Torture museum = 70m (1min)
4. Porta/Chiesa san Francesco = 20m (1min)
5. Museo di Strato = 90m (2mins)
6. National gallery of contemporary art = 180m (3)
7. Cava dei balestrieri = 250m (5mins)
8. Borghesi Monument = 60m (1min)
9. San Marino tourism office = 300m (4mins)
10. San Marino basilica = 210m (3mins)
11. Liberty square = 140m (2mins)
12. Guaita tower = 290m (5mins)
13. Falesia second tower = 350m (7mins)
14. Montale tower = 350m (7mins)
15. Funivia di San Marino = 2.9KM (37mins)
16. Borgo majore = then to the bus stop to Rimini
How to get to San Marino
San Marino has no airport and can only be reached via Italy. You can take a train from any city in Italy to Rimini. You can then take a bus or taxi to reach San Marino.
1. By Bus from Rimini
A bus ticket from Rimini to San Marino cost 6€ per way.
Tickets can be purchased online, at authorized ticket offices or directly on board from the driver.
You can find the bus location and departure times in the link below: https://www.bonellibus.it/data/linee/orari/rimini_sanmarino_inverno2324.pdf
2. By Taxi from Rimini
You can find taxi in front of the Rimini Train station or pre book a taxi transfer online: https://www.radiotaxirimini.it/
https://www.personalbusinessdriver.it/
Taxi to San Marino from Rimini cost about 35 – 75 €
Where to Eat in San Marino
Restaurant La Capanna located in the heart of San Marino with stunning views.
Address: Salita Alla Rocca, 47, 47890 Città di San Marino, San Marino.
What to Eat in San Marino
Try a Piadiini (a simple Italian flat bread) with fillings of your choice.
Also, try a local wine.
I visited San Marino on the 08.06.2023, which was Corpus Christi and there was a national celebration.
You can see the parade in the below below.
I hope you get a chance to visit this beautiful country. Enjoy!