Italy · Walking Tour

2-Hour Walking Tour of Fano with Roman Landmarks and Adriatic Harbor

2 Hours Round trip from Via Arco DAugusto Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the Arch of Augustus and the Augustan Walls at Fano's Roman gateway
02 Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and its Romanesque facade, marble pulpit, and chapels
03 See the roofless Church of San Francesco, with the sky as its ceiling and the lawn as its floor
04 Explore the Malatesta fortress, surrounded by a moat and tied to Fano's medieval rulers
05 Stroll through El gugul, the characteristic fishermen's quarter near the port
06 Enjoy views of the commercial harbor and the Adriatic beaches, especially at sunset

Guided tour of Fano, the Roman town in the Marche region that feels like a real open-air museum, set between a beautiful Renaissance setting and the Adriatic Sea. Discover a historic center rich in artistic treasures, from Roman remains and medieval landmarks to evocative churches and noble buildings. The town is also famous for its historic and colorful Carnival, which adds even more character to this charming seaside destination.

This deconsecrated church is one of the most evocative places in Fano because, after an earthquake in 1930 caused the destruction of its roof, it became a very special church, with the sky as its roof and the lawn as its floor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fano's Roman Heritage, Malatesta Landmarks, and Seaside Quarter

The guided tour of Fano, also known as the city of luck, will amaze you with its Roman origins and the beautiful parades of floats with papier-mâché sculptures during the Carnival period. The guided tour starts from its main gateway to the city, the Arch of Augustus with its statue.
From this ancient arch begin the Augustan Walls, the historic walls of Fano, with their cylindrical towers of Roman architectural beauty, as well as the beautiful gardens of the Pincio - Giardini Roma.
After the arch, we begin our tour of the historic center, a real open-air museum, where we visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with its Romanesque façade, a valuable marble pulpit, and precious chapels, including the Baroque chapel dedicated to S. Spicca the Paolo.
Walking through the streets of the center, you can admire the beauty of the various historic buildings, such as the Teatro della Fortuna and the picture gallery of Palazzo dei Malatesta, which frame the fountain with the Statue of Fortuna, up to the former Church of San Francesco.
This deconsecrated church is one of the most evocative places in Fano because, after an earthquake in 1930 caused the destruction of its roof, it became a very special church, with the sky as its roof and the lawn as its floor.
In its portico, it houses the tombs of some members of the Malatesta family, rulers of Fano in the 12th century, and authentic late Gothic sculptural masterpieces. The guided tour continues with a visit to the Malatesta fortress, one of the most interesting examples of the dominion of the Malatesta family, with a quadrangular plan surrounded by a moat.
From here, we head towards the sea to discover a little-known but very characteristic neighborhood, El gugul, which originated in the 1700s and was inhabited by the fishermen of Fano who moved from the center to live near the port.
We conclude the visit by reaching the commercial port, where the boats create a very suggestive panorama, especially at sunset, with a view of the enchanting beaches of the town.