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Saint-Malo Private Guided Walking Tour with Licensed Tour Guide from Cruise Port
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Enjoy a fun & informative Private Guided walking Tour of Saint Malo as a shore excursion.
Highlights
- Pick up and drop off at Saint-Malo Cruise Port
- A private guided walking tour with a licensed guide
- Visit the most important landmarks of Saint Malo
- Learn about the local Privateers, Corsairs & Pirates
- Tour can be fully customized to suit your interests
Program & Itinerary
Participate in a commented 2 hour guided tour of Saint Malo with your own personal English speaking certified guide. This Saint Malo Shore Excursion is for small groups only. The group size is limited to a maximum of 10 persons.Discover the charming port town of Saint Malo with its old town, 12th century remparts, cobbled streets and granite buildings. The major attractions include Saint Malo Castle, ...
Discover Saint Malo with a certified guide
Participate in a commented 2 hour guided tour of Saint Malo with your own personal English speaking certified guide. This Saint Malo Shore Excursion is for small groups only. The group size is limited to a maximum of 10 persons.
Discover the charming port town of Saint Malo with its old town, 12th century remparts, cobbled streets and granite buildings. The major attractions include Saint Malo Castle, the National Fort, as well as the Aquarium that houses more than 500 species.
Saint Malo is a port town located in Brittany, France, on the coast of the English Channel and is coined the Pearl of the Emerald Coast. The town curves out to sea on a natural harbour, on the Rance Estuary, and the Old Town is completely surrounded by massive remparts. The name of the town originates from the name of a Welsh monk Maclovius or Maclou in French.
The Golden Age of Saint Malo
The most significant period of history for the town is the 16th & 17th centuries. Because of its strategic position as the last main Channel port for the merchant ships heading south, the port rapidly became home to Privateers (Corsaires or Pirates) that would pillage and plunder English and Dutch ships. This made the town quite rich and it allowed ship owners to build large mansions called malouinières that are part of the architectural highlights of the town.
One of the best known French Privateers was René Dugyay-Trouin born in Saint Malo in 1673. Captain at 18, he took command of a 40-gunner at the tender age of 21. He captured more than 300 merchant ships and 16 warships. Louis XV made him lieutenant-general of the naval armies.
The other most well known figure of Privateering is Robert Surcouf. waged war against English commerce. His most dastardly feat was the capture of the Kent, a powerful 1200 ton ship of the East India Company.
This act of piracy earned him the title of King of the Corsairs, making him one of the richest and most powerful men in Saint-Malo. Both men have their statues in Saint Malo.
Jacques Cartier, a famous explorer
Yet the most well known person born in Saint Malo is without a doubt Jacques Cartier. Born in Saint Malo in 1491 he was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Laurent River which he named the Country of Canadas. Cartier's professional abilities can be easily ascertained.
Considering that Cartier made three voyages of exploration in dangerous and hitherto unknown waters without losing a ship, and that he entered and departed some 50 undiscovered harbours without serious mishap, he may be considered one of the most conscientious explorers of the period.
Private Guided walking tour of Saint Malo
Today, your English speaking guide will come and pick you up at your Cruise Port in Saint Malo. Meet your tour guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private tour with you. Then, leave the port and begin to make your way to Saint Malo's historic city center. The most emblematic 'Privateer' Town of France is ready for a visit.
Surrounded by remparts made of granite, enter the walled city through the gate of Saint Vincent. Built in the beginning of the 12th century, they remained intact during the bombings of the second world war. Then, from one neighborhood to another, admire the imposing houses of the rich shipowners of beyond.
As your tour continues, pass the medieval castle that today houses the History Museum of the town. Next to the castle, the Quic-en-Groigne tower was built under the reign of Anne de Bretagne. Other interesting sites include the old historic city center of St Malo as well as the national Fort that protected the town and was built under the orders of Military engineer Vauban in 1689. This half day trip will end with some free time for personal discovery in the town.
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Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Saint-Malo Cruise Port
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2-hour private guided walking tour of Saint-Malo
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Free time for personal discovery
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Return to your cruise ship on your own
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Know before you book
- Small group, personalized experiences
- Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
- Prices are per group from 2 to 10 persons - Larger groups please contact us
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Meeting point
Saint Malo Cruise Ship Terminal
Departure
Pick up at Cruise Ship – Saint-Malo Port of Call.
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Return
End of the walking tour will be in Saint-Malo old town.
Included / excluded
Included
- Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Saint-Malo
- 2- hour Guided Walking tour of Saint Malo
- English speaking Licensed Tour Guide
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums
- Meals and drinks
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
FAQ
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Who will conduct this private guided walking tour of Saint-Malo?
Your private guided walking tour of Saint-Malo will be conducted by a professional licensed tour guide. We never use the services of guides that are not accredited by the French State, that run free tours or are local Greeters.
We only work with our in-house guides or independant licensed guides that are accredited to conduct tours in Art & History towns, monuments and museums. This insures that you will be in good hands and get the most accurate information about the town or city that you are visiting. -
Can we modify the Walking tour on this private shore excursion from Saint Malo?
Yes, if there are some sights that you would absolutely want to include or specific themes that you would like your guide to access their tour on, please let our team of travel experts know and they will organize a tailor made program just for you and your party. -
Should I bring something specific for this Guided Walking tour of St Malo?
Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking.
For this particular visit, we strongly recommend that you wear good walking shoes as the tour involves some walking and the historical old town of Saint Malo still retains a number of cobbled stone streets. -
Is this Guided Walking Tour of Saint-Malo only available in English?
No, we can organize a guided walking tour with a licensed guide in many other languages such as Italian or Spanish. Don't hesitate to contact our team of travel experts and let them know in which language you would like to the tour to be conducted and they will do the rest.
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