Cagliari Walking Tour: Explore the Historic 13th Century Castello District
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55 Ratings
Cagliari
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Cagliari's historic Castello district. Discover the 13th-century citadel's palaces, towers, and ramparts, and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria with its hidden treasure. Perfect for short or extended stays, this tour offers fascinating insights into the city's history and stunning views of the city and port.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Catedrale di Santa Cecilia - 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.
- Torre dell’Elefante - 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
- Bastione di Saint Remy - 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
- Tower of San Pancrazio - 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
What's Included
- Expert-led guided tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Tickets for the visit to the two towers are neither provided nor included (external visit)
Additional Information
Embark on a leisurely exploration of the Castello district, a fortified stronghold dating back to the 13th century that has maintained its significance in the city’s daily affairs across the ages. Our journey will guide us past the grand residences of the noble families that shaped its rich history, take us to its towers and defenses, and lead us to the Cathedral of Santa Maria, home to a hidden gem - the Martyr’s Crypt. This trip perfectly suits travelers who have limited time in the city and want to maximize their understanding of its historical importance and see its most captivating sites. It’s also ideal for those who are in town for a longer duration and are looking for an introduction to the city and its highlights. Our informative guide will share the fortress’ intriguing trivia and peculiarities in a lighthearted and engaging manner, while you take in breathtaking vistas of the city’s diverse neighborhoods and harbor.
Location
Largo Carlo Felice, 76
Largo Carlo Felice
Your guide will wait for you in front of the store "Cagliari 1920"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rajivv
May 15, 2024
Great guide and tour - Great guide and our luck we were the only ones on the tour so it was private.
Great to understand and English was perfect we also got great recommendations after the 2 hour tour.
Well worth it.
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J2012gtmarisam
Apr 28, 2024
A surprising discovery - Beautiful experience: Cagliari has a great and long history, told very well by our guide who showed competence and passion.
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Maurizio
Apr 27, 2024
Visit to underground Cagliari - Full of news about this city even if the wait was more based on similar experiences lived in other cities. I would invite the authorities to make other places visitable, of which it is certainly rich. The enthusiasm that our guide conveyed to us was greatly appreciated
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Mereamerea
Apr 26, 2024
Wonderful tour to Castello - Francesca is very professional and clear in her presentation! He accompanied us along the wonderful streets of Castello, revealing the anecdotes and historical facts with irony, precision and great skills. Certainly very prepared and helpful, she managed our large group impeccably!
Thanks 😃
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Marialaurac813
Mar 27, 2024
Arasol is a guarantee to experience an adventure to discover the city - The two tours "underground Cagliari" and "Cagliari heart of the city" were spectacular. I recommend them to anyone who wants to take a beautiful journey into history, without forgetting the evocative heart of Cagliari with its wonderful streets and its monuments: Santa Restituta, The museums, Palazzo Regio, the Cathedral of San Saturnino, the Bastion. A trip to the heart of the city dedicated to discovery. The guide is very knowledgeable, very engaging and super helpful
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Paolas745
Mar 8, 2024
Literary holiday, following in the footsteps of our favorite writers - We visited with Raffaela in Cagliari and with Francesca in Barumini.
Both experiences were excellent; the guides are prepared and engaging, with exhaustive and never boring explanations.
They gave us many tips for shopping, dinners and breakfasts. They introduced us to Germana from the Sardinya shop.
We enjoyed our holiday intensely, also thanks to their friendliness and competence.
We remember them fondly.
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Janice_a
Mar 3, 2024
Interesting tour of the Castello District - Toured the Castello district. Walked through lovely medieval back streets, ending on top of the hill, with good views. Saw, for example, the Elephant's Tower, the Cathedral, the Bastion of St. Remy, the remains of the old city walls, etc. Our guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable, and there were lots of interesting stories about the old city.
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Denise_c
Feb 27, 2024
2 hr walking tour of cagliari - Renaldo was excellent guide. Very informative, answered all questions. He was very proud of his city and loved sharing the history.
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681mariapiam
Feb 24, 2024
Cagliari from above: walk on the Sant'Elia hill - Very pleasant and informative walk. The guide entertained the group with very interesting historical and naturalistic explanations. Wonderful landscape!
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A5846qmmanuelat
Feb 20, 2024
Colle di Sant'Elia: a beautiful discovery! - I thank the tour organizer, very competent, prepared and friendly!
I recommend the experience to anyone who wants to spend a nice morning exploring the city, it's really worth it!
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