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English Walking Tours in Saint-Malo

Our private walking tours of Saint-Malo are an intimate, adaptable experience that are tailored to the needs of your small group. We ensure that our guides give you a friendly welcome and are eager to answer questions as you stroll through centuries of anecdotes and lore.

 

Our walking tours stir up the magic and grandeur of Saint-Malo's past, all the while ensuring your comfort and delight. This was a city that had been one of the wealthiest ports in France, and it was nearly wiped out during its liberation in World War 2. Our guides transport you into these pivotal moments in the city's history and introduce you to some of its most renowned citizens. Our goal is for your tour of Saint-Malo is to be as enjoyable as it is memorable.

Our guides are native English speakers who live locally in the Saint-Malo region. They will not only dish out local history and culture, but also treat you to insight on what it's like living in Saint-Malo today.

2-Hour Tour of the Walled City - 200€

(12 people max)

The 2-hour tour covers a complete circuit of Saint-Malo's walled city. We scale its ramparts, duck through its backstreets, and stroll through its rich history, exciting anecdotes, stupendous riches, and darkest eras. By the end of the tour, our goal is for you to have seen one of France's most beautiful cities and experienced the history that gives it such vigorous character.

Subjects that can be covered in the tour:

  • Medieval Castle and forts

  • Corsairs (Privateers and Pirates!)

  • Wars with England

  • The exploration of Canada by Jacques Cartier

  • All the Light We Cannot See

  • Local cuisine and delicacies
  • World War 2 and the near destruction of the city

  • The ambitious post-war rebuild

  • Modern life in the city

Activity Level: Easy

Full Day Tour - 400€

(8 people max)

* Lunch is not included in the price

The full-day tour combines a walking tour of Saint-Malo's historic walled city, a stop for lunch, a tour of the famous Cité d'Alet, and a stroll by the imposing and picturesque 14th-century Solidor Tower.

 

The Cité d'Alet, across the bay from Saint-Malo, houses some of the area's most interesting sites. At the Cité d'Alet, you will discover Roman ruins and retrace the steps of the American liberation during World War 2. During the tour we will stop at a restaurant for lunch, where your guide will make the booking.

 

Activity Level: Moderate

Early Bird Discount

10% off all tours booked before March 1, 2026
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Customer Reviews

Mark W, May 2025

We booked a two-hour tour of Saint-Malo with Brendan, following a recommendation. The two-hour tour was excellent, combining narrative on the colourful history of St Malo, while meandering through backstreets, noting historically important houses and buildings. The historical insights were accomanied by interesting anecdotes which brought the history to life!

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