Half day tour in the historical quarter of Castello, Cagliari
Cagliari, IT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 3 - 3.5 hours
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Private Tour Experience
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English and Italian Guide
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Includes coffee or tea
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Nearby public transport options
Explore Cagliari's rich history on a half-day tour of the historical quarter of Castello, led by a local expert guide.
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Included
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Coffee and/or tea
Excluded
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Tickets to the viceroy palace tour excluded from the price, tickets cost 3€ per person
Explore Cagliari's rich history on a half-day tour of the historical quarter of Castello, led by a local expert guide.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating history of Cagliari
- Explore the historic quarter of Castello
- Visit the beautiful Cathedral of St. Mary
- Learn about the history of the Royal Palace
- Experience the Jewish ghetto of Castello and enjoy panoramic views of Cagliari
Meeting Point
At the beginning of Viale Buoncammino, near to the panoramic view, in front at the same gate
Piazza Arsenale, 09123 Cagliari CA , Italy
End Point
Arriving on top of the bastion we devote ourselves to photographing the panoramic view, we can finally choose to descend from the main staircase to be able to take a picture of the monumental entrance of the bastion itself
Piazza Costituzione, 09121 Cagliari CA , Italy
Pickup
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What to expect
Porta Cristina
At the meeting point, we will start talking about the history of Cagliari from its founding to the creation of the future historic quarter in medieval times, and we will see a beautiful panoramic view of part of Cagliari
20 minutes
Quartiere Castello
After the general explanation, we will enter the historic quarter of Castello and explain all the monuments that we will see on our way, among them the Tower of San Pancrazio, the tallest building in all of Cagliari, plus some unsuspected secrets that are hidden before our eyes under the same quarter; then we will see other panoramic views that will give us an opportunity to talk about other historical places and events that took place in Cagliari; finally we will arrive at Piazza Palazzo and explain the historical buildings that we will see
45 minutes
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e Santa Cecilia
After the explaination of Piazza Palazzo and its historic buildings, we will enter the beautiful Cathedral of St. Mary, its history and features will be explained until you enter the fascinating Martyrs' Crypt, built in the 17th century and bearing more than 170 relics of Christian martyrs.
25 minutes
The Royal Palace
After finishing the visit of St. Mary's Cathedral, we will visit the Viceroy Palace and its history will be told, the rooms that can be visited will be shown, and the most important personalities depicted in the paintings inside the palaces' rooms will be explained
30 minutes
Admission Not Included
Centro Comunale d'Arte il Ghetto di Cagliari
Once the visit to the Viceroy Palace is over, we will move on to visit the Jewish ghetto of Castello, know its history, see from the outside the former synagogue, now the church of Santa Croce, and admire another panoramic view of Cagliari from the Bastion of Santa Croce. We will stop for a few minutes to take a break at the bar in front of the bastion itself.
30 minutes
Torre dell'Elefante
At the end walking in the ghetto, we will see the Tower of the Elephant from outside, its features will be narrated, and we will proceed until we reach the Bastion of Saint Remy
15 minutes
Bastion Saint Remy
Arrived at the Bastion of Saint Remy, you will be told why it was built and what its function is, and from it you will see the best and most complete panoramic view that Cagliari can currently offer; finally, we will descend from the main entrance of the Bastion and you may have a chance to take photos of its monumental entrance
15 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not made for customers with motion and/or respiratory issues
What our experts say
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Try local pastries at Pasticceria Pinna. -
Visit the Cathedral of St. Mary early to avoid crowds.
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Don't miss the sunset view from Bastion Saint Remy.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones.
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Consider extending your day with dinner in Castello.
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