Porto Flavia Tour: Explore the Historic Masua Mining Hub in Sulcis, Sardinia

Discover the fascinating history of the Masua Mining Hub in Sulcis, Sardinia. Explore the Porto Flavia Tour and learn about the region’s rich mining heritage and the advancements in mining technology over the years.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bitan - Daily Tours - Starting from Chia you will enjoy an amazing ride (1.5 hour) through the panoramic road towards Iglesias.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
  • Air-conditioned minivan transport with free wifi (subject to availability)
  • Use of helmet provided
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off for Chia area
  • Insurance included
  • Professional guide (English, French, Portuguese, Italian)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Masua hub encompassed multiple mining sites situated in the Sulcis area - a Sardinian region abundant with coal, sulphur, barium, zinc, lead, silver, and other metals. Initial extraction can be traced back to 1600, although significant economic impact wasn’t seen until the rapid growth of the mining sector in the entire region during the early…

Location
Viale del Porto, 13
Viale del Porto
CTC Parking, Viale del Porto 19 Chia (the parking ticket is not included, discounted fare to our guests, €5 per vehicle)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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633verenap
Jun 11, 2022
Porto Flavia - An incredible and humbling experience to tour this almost haunted, historical place. Our guide was super friendly, understanding for our limitations due to age and an unlimited source of information on everything Sardinian. It was a great experience. Thank you so much, Junior. The Pelch’s on June 10, 2022
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Francesca_b
Sep 5, 2024
Add Porto Flavia to your Sardinia sightseeing itinerary - Very glad to have visited Porto Flavia. Also enjoyed listening to our guide Riccardo along the way. He was very informed on the area and made the tour more enjoyable. Transport was also very comfortable. The views from and around Porto Flavia are stunning. The actual tour inside the tunnels was also very interesting and informative. Totally worth the 2 hour scenic drive, there and back!
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Patrickbq3999yg
Jul 2, 2025
Visit without any interest - 1-hour tour that is not worth the €13. If you don't understand Italian or English it's useless, the guides don't try to explain. Visit without any interest, unless you like to go down and up endless stairs (just to see the sea). The beauty of the site outside is immense. To be done, but by sea. Buvette has entry not recommended, given the friendliness of the owner and these disproportionate prices.
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From $580 (Per Group)
up to 5 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).