What to do and see in Riviera Romagnola, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Visit Rimini with your own private guide, and discover the places that tourists rarely see. On a walking tour of the city, you’ll head into Rimini’s historic heart. Piece together the city’s Roman history, stroll through a piazza where the 1973 'Amarcord' movie was filmed, and visit the historic fisherman village of San Giuliano. You’ll hear all the local history as you go.

Inclusions: Private guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

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

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Rimini attractions including: lungomare of Rimini beach, Federico Fellini Square and Grand Gotel, Borgo San Giuliano, Tiberius Bridge, Castel Sismondo, Porta Montanara, Augustus Arch, Tempio Malatestiano, Roman amphitheatre • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Inclusions: Segway tour, 30-minute orientation session, Guide, Use of helmet (optional), Ponchos (in case of rain)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Biglietti d'ingresso

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

Most cities at night are transformed, Rimini more than others assumes a completely different character, it changes from the quintessential sea destination for family to a vibrant nightlife with buzzing bars, cosmopolitan atmosphere, art shops, winding streets of roman and medieval architecture. The evening and early night is the best moment to join our 2.5 hours small group walking tour lead by our competent and friendly guide that will highlight the historical and artistic richness of this city even more beauty at night embellished by the city warm lights

Inclusions: Small group tour up to 14 people by night, Local and English speaking guide

Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off

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

Founded in the 268 BC by as an urban settlement of the Roman Empire, Rimini has always played an important role in the commercial relationship between the northern and southern cities of the Italian peninsula. Furthermore, being settled on the coast, the importance of the city has increased during the centuries, making it an influential cultural centre. Joining our small group walking tour of Rimini you won’t only see the highlights of the city, but will also walk off the beaten path, entering the core of the Medieval city, and getting in touch with the local traditions, and will also find out why Fellini, the famous director, loved this town so much!

Inclusions: Small group tour up to 14 people, Local and english speaking guide, Admission tickets

Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off

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

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