Half day tour in the historical quarter of Castello, Cagliari
Every Italian chief town has a huge history behind and Cagliari is no exception. Founded as a colony with the name of "Castrum Callaretani" by the pisan settlers, Cagliari's historical center has a very long fascinating history in all places and monuments. As a fellow citizen and tour guide, I will be proud and glad to tell you about it. After the tour, you will be back home with the lovable memory of one of the most beautiful historical town centers in the whole Italy and Europe.
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Half day tour in the historical quarter of Castello, Cagliari
Pickup included
What's included in Half day tour in the historical quarter of Castello, Cagliari
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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
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
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.
Inclusions
- I personally offer coffee and other products in the bars in which we will stop
- Tickets to the Viceroy Palace tour excluded from the price, tickets cost 3€ per person
- Viceroy Palace
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not made for customers with motion and/or respiratory issues
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
I can take up to 3 or maximum 4 customers in my car (Fiat Panda, old model, "Young" category); meet in front of the tourists' entrance/exit from the cruise port.
Meeting Points
- At the beginning of Viale Buoncammino, near to the panoramic view, in front at the same gate
End Points
- 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
