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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A stroll through the district of Castello , a fortified citadel from the 13th century, which has preserved its central role in the life of the city over the centuries.
Here we will pass by the palaces of the aristocratic families who made its history, we will see its towers and ramparts and we will visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria with its hidden treasure: the Martyrs' Crypt.
The tour is ideal for those travelers who stay a few hours in the city and want to make the most of their time to learn about the history of the place and see the most fascinating corners, as well as for those travelers who stay longer and want to have a first approach to the city and its main attractions!
Our guide will tell you in a friendly and catchy way the curiosities and oddities of the fortress and of the populations that have dominated it over the centuries, while you can enjoy wonderful views over the different areas of the city and the port.
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Guided tour led by a licensed tour guide
Gratuities
Tickets for the visit to the two towers are neither provided nor included (external visit)
Departure Point
Largo Carlo Felice, 76, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy
Your guide will wait for you in front of the store "Cagliari 1920"
Catedrale di Santa Cecilia, Cagliari, Italy An internal visit to the cathedral, a jewel of the Baroque in the city, and in particular to its crypt, where you can discover the history of the beautiful Sanctuary of the Martyrs. 30 minutes
Torre dell'Elefante, Cagliari, Italy An external visit to the fourteenth-century medieval tower, symbol of the city, to learn about the history of its birth and the foundation of Castello 10 minutes
Bastione di Saint Remy, Cagliari, Italy A panoramic stop on the Bastion of Saint Remy, a wonderful terrace that allows us to admire the city, the Devil's Saddle, the port and the lagoons from above. The Bastion is also a beautiful neoclassical monument from the early 1900s 15 minutes
Tower of San Pancrazio, Cagliari, Italy External visit of the Tower of San Pancrazio, the twin tower of the Torre dell'Elefante and an important place of defense and later of imprisonment, which holds many secrets of the history of the most important historic district of Cagliari 10 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Norbert B
23 Oct 2024
We had a very nice, entertaining and individual tour with our guide Sabina. She was very attuned to the group and answered all the questions. The group of 8 people was not as big as other groups in the city and we got to know many great places in Cagliari.
tinaNtravel
20 Oct 2024
We took the evening walking tour (because the earlier one was not available on the day we needed). We waited at the right spot, in front of the little café (Cagliari 1920), but didn’t see the guide. Finally, at the tour start time, I got a call on my phone asking if we were still coming, to which I replied we are already here. As I circled around while talking on my phone I saw a lady also talking on her phone and looking around and I realized that she is the guide. It would have been helpful to have some distinguishing shirt or umbrella, etc. I had been looking for a crowd of people, but it was only the guide and two other visitors. Luckily, she had called me. Note: Facing the café, the guide was waiting over to the far right and not in front of the café as the instructions indicated. The guide was great, very friendly and very informative. She made the tour very enjoyable. The main disappointment is that the agenda states that time will be available to look in Cattedrale Di Santa Cecilia (30 minutes). I was mostly looking forward to this visit. (Thankfully I had gone the day before, but it was just a quick run through since I had expected to be going back on this tour.) But unfortunately, when we reached the Cathedral, a Mass had started, and the guide said we were not allowed in. I would have thought the tour company would know when the Masses are and perhaps move us along a little faster (from Bastion Saint Remy) to get there in time. Either that, or the agenda should state that visiting inside the Cathedral is not possible during the evening tours. But that aside, the tour was still great, and I would recommend it. It is always nice to hear the history and background story of what you are looking at.
robyni535
18 Oct 2024
Rafaela is an extremely accommodating and informative guide. She carefully explained the history of the Castello area and answered our many questions about other aspects of life in Sardinia.
We were very lucky to have a private tour and we enjoyed her company and sense of humour. As a Greek, Latin and Italian scholar she is well equipped for this role.
We wish we had met her before we booked our other trips.
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