Saint-Malo Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

By TouringBee

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Free cancellation available
1h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

The TouringBee audio guide is an ideal mobile companion for exploring the historic town of Saint-Malo. This tour is designed to help you discover the city in a short span of time (1-2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from the Fortress of Saint-Malo to the Mole de Noir breakwater. You're guaranteed to see: The fortress walls, gates, and bastions of Saint-Malo, St. Vincent Cathedral, Fort National, The beaches of Saint-Malo, Charming narrow streets brimming with souvenirs and treats.

Once you've downloaded the tour, the app operates offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group.

If you only have a few hours to visit Saint-Malo, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide. You won't miss a thing.

Activity location

St. Vincent Gate
- Porte Saint-Vincent
- 35400, Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

St. Vincent Gate
- Porte Saint-Vincent
- 35400, Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

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English in English

1h 30m
Opening hours: Thu 7:00 am-8:00 pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

AU$16.45 x 1 AdultAU$16.45

Total

French in French

1h 30m
Opening hours: Thu 7:00 am-8:00 pm
French

Travellers

Language options: French

Price details

AU$16.45 x 1 AdultAU$16.45

Total

German in German

1h 30m
Opening hours: Thu 7:00 am-8:00 pm
German

Travellers

Language options: German

Price details

AU$16.45 x 1 AdultAU$16.45

Total

Italian in Italian

1h 30m
Opening hours: Thu 7:00 am-8:00 pm
Italian

Travellers

Language options: Italian

Price details

AU$16.45 x 1 AdultAU$16.45

Total

Polish in Polish

1h 30m
Opening hours: Thu 7:00 am-8:00 pm
Polish

Travellers

Language options: Polish

Price details

AU$16.45 x 1 AdultAU$16.45

Total

What's included, what's not

One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
23 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
Illustrations to recognise landmarks
Offline map featuring a route for effortless GPS navigation
In-person guide
Smartphone and Headphones
Transport
Food and Drinks
Entrance fee/tickets

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
Entry tickets to the museums are not included and must be purchased separately in advance
The tour does not cover all the sights in Saint-Malo
This is a self-guided tour — you will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map (without a human guide)
The audio guide can be accessed at any time. The date and time provided during checkout are merely estimates

Activity itinerary

St. Vincent Gate

St. Vincent Gate (Porte Saint-Vincent) is the main entrance to the walled city of Saint-Malo, built in the 18th century to replace an earlier medieval gate. Framed by twin stone towers and a drawbridge once spanning a moat, it leads directly into the lively heart of the old town. Above the arch, you’ll see the coat of arms of Saint-Malo and decorative carvings. Today, it's the first glimpse many visitors have of the city’s fortified charm, opening onto cobbled streets, granite buildings, and centuries of privateer history.

Place Chateaubriand

Chateaubriand Square (Place Chateaubriand) is a central gathering spot within the walled city of Saint-Malo, named after the famous Romantic writer and native son François-René de Chateaubriand. Flanked by classic Breton architecture, cafés, and the imposing Château de Saint-Malo, the square buzzes with life, especially in summer. It’s a perfect starting point for exploring the old town or pausing for a coffee amid the sea breeze and echoes of Saint-Malo’s storied literary and maritime past.

Chateau de Saint Malo

The Fortress of Saint-Malo, or Château de Saint-Malo, stands at the edge of the old walled city, guarding the harbour with its thick granite walls and round towers. Built by the dukes of Brittany in the 15th century and later expanded by the French crown, it symbolised royal power over this fiercely independent port. Today, it houses the Saint-Malo History Museum, where visitors can explore the city’s corsair legacy, maritime heritage, and wartime resilience—topped off with panoramic views from its ramparts.

National Fort (Pass by)

Le Fort National is a coastal fortress just off the walled city of Saint-Malo, built in 1689 by military architect Vauban under Louis XIV. Perched on a tidal island, it was designed to protect the port from naval attacks. Accessible on foot at low tide, the fort offers sweeping views of the sea and city walls. Though simple in design, its strategic position made it a key defence point. Today, it’s a historic site open to visitors in summer—where history, tides, and Atlantic winds converge in dramatic fashion.

Rue Saint-Vincent

Rue Saint-Vincent is one of the main arteries of Saint-Malo’s walled city, leading from Porte Saint-Vincent into the heart of the old town. Lined with granite buildings, boutique shops, creperies, and galleries, it captures the spirit of the corsair city—elegant, compact, and alive with history. Its cobblestones trace the steps of merchants, sailors, and privateers, offering visitors a walk through centuries of Breton life, framed by sea-salted air and architectural charm.

Big Gate

La Grand' Porte is one of the oldest and most imposing gates of Saint-Malo, dating back to the 15th century. Originally the main entrance to the medieval city, it features twin round towers and a drawbridge that once spanned a protective moat. Located on the southeastern side of the walls near the harbour, it symbolised the town’s strength and wealth. Today, it welcomes visitors into the old city with a striking reminder of Saint-Malo’s fortified past and maritime pride.

Cathedrale de Saint-Malo

Cathédrale Saint-Vincent de Saint-Malo is a striking Gothic and Romanesque cathedral that anchors the heart of the walled city. Originally built in the 12th century and rebuilt after World War II damage, it features elegant stained glass windows, a soaring nave, and the tomb of the explorer Jacques Cartier, who discovered Canada. The cathedral reflects the city’s maritime legacy and spiritual resilience, blending centuries of architecture and history into a solemn yet vibrant place of worship.

Tour Bidouane

Our Bidouane is a massive 15th-century artillery tower built into the ramparts of Saint-Malo, overlooking the sea. Once used to store gunpowder and defend the northern approach to the city, it’s now a key stop along the walkable city walls. Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of the English Channel, nearby islands, and the granite rooftops of the old town. Solid and imposing, the tower stands as a symbol of Saint-Malo’s defensive strength and seafaring vigilance.

Grand Bé

Grand Bé Island is a tidal island just off the coast of Saint-Malo, accessible on foot at low tide. It’s best known as the final resting place of writer François-René de Chateaubriand, whose simple tomb faces the sea, honouring his wish to lie “alone, with the ocean.” The island itself is rugged and windswept, offering spectacular views of the walled city, Fort National, and the surrounding bay. A short, atmospheric walk from the beach, Grand Bé blends natural beauty with literary reverence in a uniquely Breton setting.

Bastion de la Hollande

The Holland Bastion (Bastion de Hollande) is one of the most prominent defensive outposts on the ramparts of Saint-Malo. Built in the 17th century to reinforce the city’s fortifications, it housed cannons aimed at protecting the northern seafront from naval attack. Today, it offers sweeping views of the sea, nearby forts, and the granite skyline of the old town. A statue of privateer Robert Surcouf, a local hero, stands at its edge—reminding visitors of Saint-Malo’s proud corsair past and maritime defiance.

St. Philip Bastion

The Saint Philippe Bastion is a 17th-century stronghold built into the seaward ramparts of Saint-Malo, part of the city’s expanded fortifications under Vauban. Positioned to defend the western side of the walled city, it offered clear lines of fire towards approaching ships. Today, it serves as a peaceful viewpoint, with benches overlooking the sea, the Fort National, and the shifting tides. Though less visited than other bastions, it offers a quiet space to reflect on Saint-Malo’s military past and enduring relationship with the ocean.

Porte de Dinan

Porte de Dinan is a majestic gate set into the southwestern walls of Saint-Malo, overlooking the Bas Sablons harbour. Flanked by sturdy towers and connected to the Rue de Dinan, it once controlled access to and from the mainland road to Dinan. Built in the 17th century, it reflects the city’s strategic importance and defensive architecture. Today, it marks the start of the scenic path up to the ramparts, offering access to quiet bastions and stunning views over the sea and moored boats below.

St. Louis Bastion

Bastion Saint-Louis is a seaward-facing defensive platform along the ramparts of Saint-Malo, built in the 18th century as part of the city's coastal fortifications. Positioned near the southern end of the walls, it once housed artillery protecting the harbour and beach approaches. Today, it's a peaceful lookout point where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Old Port, Fort National, and the open sea. Though modest in scale, it offers a quiet pause amid the city’s storied granite defences.

Demeure de Corsaire

La Demeure de Corsaire is an 18th-century privateer’s mansion in Saint-Malo, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a wealthy corsair. Built by merchant and shipowner François-Auguste Magon de la Lande, a director of the French East India Company, the house features elegant salons, wood-paneled rooms, and secret passages. Guided tours reveal tales of naval battles, hidden treasures, and maritime trade. Located near the city walls, it’s a fascinating dive into Saint-Malo’s golden age of privateering and its blend of commerce, piracy, and prestige.

Môle des Noires

The Môle des Noires is a long stone breakwater extending from Saint-Malo’s walled city into the sea, named after the dark rocks (les Noires) it protects. Built in the 19th century, it shelters the harbour from Atlantic swells and offers one of the best panoramic walks in the city. Locals and visitors stroll its length for sweeping views of the ramparts, Grand Bé, Fort National, and the open sea. It’s a peaceful, wind-swept path where the line between land and ocean feels beautifully thin.

Location

Activity location

St. Vincent Gate
- Porte Saint-Vincent
- 35400, Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

St. Vincent Gate
- Porte Saint-Vincent
- 35400, Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

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