What to do and see in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Cultural Tours

January 20, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

The biggest beach resort on the Adriatic Sea, Rimini is a favored Italian seaside holiday destination for Italians themselves. The city offers an impressive nine miles of beaches, though many of these have private access for the scores of hotels facing the shore. The old town, about a 15-minute walk inland, has many interesting sights, including the Arch of Augustus from 27 BC, and Tiberius Bridge from the early 1st century. Rimini also boasts many great restaurants and an energetic nightlife.
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1. Small-Group Rimini Tour of City Highlights with Top-Rated Native Guide

Arch of Augustus, Corso d'Augusto, 47923 Rimini RN, Italy Orange Tours and Trips
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This 2.5 hours small group walking tour will highlight the historical and artistic richness of this city, a fully qualified guide knows literally every story and anecdotes, he will make history come alive, close your eyes and hear Julius Cesar scream “the die is cast” to his legions, walk where the famous movie poet Federico Fellini directed his masterpiece “Amarcord”, admire the della Pigna fountain just as Leonardo da Vinci did.

Inclusions: Small Group Tour up to 10 People, Admission tickets, English Speaking Local Guide

Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off

Reviewed By Stacy B

Great tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. No one else showed so it was just the two of us. It was nice to learn the history of another part of Italy.

2. Small-Group Rimini Tour of City Highlights by Night

Arch of Augustus, Corso d'Augusto, 47923 Rimini RN, Italy Orange Tours and Trips
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A fully licensed English-speaking tour guide will make history come alive telling stories of the roman and medieval periods, enlightening how the city developed in the Renaissance time and became a longed-for sea resort destination, will unravel the places where Fellini shot many scenes, will lead you at the discovery of the liveliest areas of this fun and entertaining city.

Inclusions: Small group tour by night, Local guide

Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off

Reviewed By Excursion286133

We had a great time on our walking tour, which turned out to be a private tour with just me and my husband. Our guide Marta was wonderful, so kind and knowledgeable and passionate about the art and history of Ravenna she shared with us. There were so many details we would not have seen without her. She was fun and easy to talk to, and did not mind when I stopped to take many, many photos. Thank you Marta!

3. Rimini Tour of Must-See Attractions with Local Top Rated Guide

Arch of Augustus, Corso d'Augusto, 47923 Rimini RN, Italy Orange Tours and Trips

It’s amazing how many outdoor monuments we will discover during our walking: the Tiberius Bridge and the Arch of Augustus keep alive the Roman origin of the city, the Cavour square shows us the medieval prints, the Tempio malatestiano remind us of the lively renaissance time, the Tre Martiri square admonish us of the awfulness of the Second World War. Our tour includes all this and much more, wear comfortable shoes, bring your camera at hand, be ready to live an emotional experience!

Inclusions: Admission tickets, Private guided tour, Local guide

Exclusions: Pick up / drop off

Reviewed By Stacy B

Great tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. No one else showed so it was just the two of us. It was nice to learn the history of another part of Italy.

4. Rimini Highlights Private Guided Tour with a Local & Top Rated Guide

Arch of Augustus, Corso d'Augusto, 47923 Rimini RN, Italy Raphael Tours in Rimini

Most people thing of Rimini just as a sea destination, our 3 hours private walking tour will highlight the historical and artistic richness of this city, our fully qualified guide knows literally every story and anecdotes, he will make history come alive, close your eyes and hear Julius Cesar scream “the die is cast” to his legions, walk where the famous movie poet Federico Fellini directed his masterpiece “Amarcord”, admire the della Ppigna fountain just as Leonardo da Vinci did. It’s amazing how many outdoor monuments we will discover during our walking: the Tiberius Bridge and the Arch of Augustus keep alive the Roman origin of the city, the Cavour square shows us the medieval prints, the Tempio malatestiano remind us of the lively renaissance time, the Tre Martiri square admonish us of the awfulness of the Second World War. Our tour includes all this and much more, wear comfortable shoes, bring your camera at hand, be ready to live an emotional experience!

Inclusions: Private tour, Top rated and local guide, Admission tickets

Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off

5. The Other Romagna-Bike Journey in the Malatesta Middle Ages Self-Guided 6 days

Rimini, Province of Rimini, Italy Bikelife

If thinking about Romagna the Adriatic coast, its shores, holidays under umbrellas all lined up, it is in the hinterland that you discover attractions and landscapes alternative to those of the most common holiday imaginary. Beautiful hills, and above them a succession of villages between Emilia Romagna and Marche, some with well-known names (Gradara stands out), others less known, but all with the common trait of the wealth of history, art, traditions. And if the center of Rimini already offers walks through alleys and important historical sites, from the Arch of Augustus to the Tiberius bridge to the Malatesta Castel Sismondo, the province of Rimini is home to several medieval villages, which are definitely worth visiting, both with short trips during a beach holiday, either by choosing an itinerary of a few days between nature, castles, ancient legends and stories of alchemy, without forgetting the food and wine, the pride of the area.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Luggage transport, Bike garage and small repairs area, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided), Trekking Bike (only for BIKE option INCLUDED), Overnight in double room

Exclusions: Transfer, City tax, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge, Anything not expressly referred to as inclusion

Reviewed By AnnaR5144

Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!

6. 11-Day Europe Tour through the Adriatic Route from Tirana

Albania Explorer TO & DMC

Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Adriatic Route” is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of the best parts of the Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula and Apennine Peninsula’s all Adriatic Sea coast lines, amazing natural, archeological and historical sites, and not only. It is a great opportunity to explore and enjoy the cultural inheritance, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a specially designed program, trying to optimize all “must see’' places for Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy, This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan and Italy’s multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Kruje, Lezhe, Ulcinj, Budva, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Pula, Trieste, Venice, Rimini, San Marino, Ancona, Pescara, Foggia, Bari, Durres.

Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Ferry: Tickets in cabins with private bathrooms. , Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.

Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person), Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”

Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT

I love a good walking tour! It's the first thing I like to do when arriving to town since it gets you oriented to the major history and then gives you ideas of stuff to see.. We packed so much into the tour. The Square, government buildings, sculpture, orthodox church and mosque - wow so cool, and lots of other little things we eyed up to go back and enjoy.. Rate this one an "A"!

7. Trieste & Miramare castle | Private trip from Ljubljana

Roundabout Travel

From Ljubljana pass Postojna and Sezana to Trieste, we will stroll around where history and images of the past still live in the ruins, monuments, streets and buildings scattered around the city. We’ll reach its historical heart, the Capitol Hill, the site of the ancient Roman Ruins, which include the theatre, the forum and the Augustan Triumphal Arch. We’ll then admire the Castle and the Cathedral of San Giusto, the enchanting old town, the elegant seafront with exquisite palaces of remarkable architectural value, many in Neo-Classical style, and Italy’s largest square overlooking the sea, the Piazza Unità Square.  After discovering the heartbeat of this amazing Italian city we continue the tour, only a few kilometers from the city centre of Trieste, to the romantic castle of Miramare. Enshrined in the coastal rocks, it gives visitors the chance to admire the most enchanting sunsets! 

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private driver/guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Entrance fees (Miramare Catle: 12 € / person), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By jellybiens

I spent the day travelling around with my guide Michelle, and she made the whole experience something I will never forget. She took me to see many different sites from Lake Bohinj to Waterfall Savica to Lake Bled. However the main stops on the way were not all there was to see, it was as much about the journey as it was the destinations. Slovenia has some incredible sites to behold and the scenary all throughout the day left me blown away. Driving through the deepest vallies and up the tallest mountains, it was a real adventure the whole way. Due to the time of year and current events, we basically had every spot to ourselves without the hussle and bussle of noisy tourist spots and the benefit of this was how peaceful everything was. Michelle is an incredibly friendly and kind person, full of knowledge and experience of Slovenia that she shares with you in an enthusastic and engaging way, she is perfect company for the trip. This is an amazing day out which I highly reccomend to anyone visiting Slovenia. I will absolutely be coming back to stay at Lake Bohinj next year for a relaxing camping holiday. Thank you Michelle for touring me around Slovenia during my stay here. It has been one of the best ( or even, the best ) experience I have had travelling over the past few years.

8. 11-Day Private Tour of Albania and Italy with Accommodation

Albania Explorer TO & DMC

Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Imperial Route'', or the west side of Ancient Via Egnatia Road, is a great possibility for travelers looking for a special experience by visiting the best of Italy’s (Apennine peninsula) and the Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula’s ancient and modern civilizations inheritance, which are considered to be the center of Western Civilization. In this tour you will explore and enjoy the rich cultural inheritance, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a specially designed program, trying to optimize all “must see’' places for Italy and Albania. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Durres, Foggia, Pescara, Ancona, Rimini, San Marino, Bologna, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Siena, Pienza, Tarquinia, Civitavecchia, Rome, Caserta, Naples, Amalfi, and Bari.

Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Ferry: Tickets in cabins with private bathrooms., Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary, Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.

Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person), Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”

Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT

I love a good walking tour! It's the first thing I like to do when arriving to town since it gets you oriented to the major history and then gives you ideas of stuff to see.. We packed so much into the tour. The Square, government buildings, sculpture, orthodox church and mosque - wow so cool, and lots of other little things we eyed up to go back and enjoy.. Rate this one an "A"!

9. Surprises in a seaside city: An audio tour exploring the history of Rimini

Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta, 47900 Rimini RN, Italy VoiceMap Rimini

You probably know the famous phrase, “the die is cast,” but have you ever wondered where it comes from? Well look no further. It was here in Rimini’s Piazza Tre Martiri that Julius Caesar first spoke these three immortal words, just before he started a civil war. There are traces of the great empire that followed all over Rimini, including the Arch of Augustus, the Roman Amphitheatre, the home of a second century Roman doctor and the Bridge of Tiberius. But we won’t only explore ancient Rome on this self guided audio tour. There’s plenty from the fascinating Italian medieval period and the Renaissance that put Italy once again on top of the world, including the impressive but unfinished Malatestiano Temple, and the austere Sigismond Castle. You’ll find all of this in a city that isn't even famous for its architecture and history, but for its sandy beaches, exciting nightlife and the hills, fun parks and historical castles that are just a short drive inland.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink

10. Private Walking Tour of the City of Rimini

Visitor Center, Corso d'Augusto, 235, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy

This is an exclusive city tour. An itinerary to discover the most important monuments of Rimini and all that those who visit Rimini for the first time must see. A complete journey through the history of the city, from the Roman age to the twentieth century with the Art Nouveau style of the historic villas and the birth of the seaside Rimini.

Inclusions: Sanitizing gel

Exclusions: Entrance to the Malatesta Temple for those who want to visit it inside

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