Off the Beaten Track in Cagliari: Underground Cagliari Tour

• Private Tour
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Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Cagliari. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Underground Cagliari where you’ll experience a different Cagliari, like a local with a local by your side!

Destination

Cagliari, Italy

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español, Français, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance Fee Crypt
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at at the entrance of Artisanias Cafe - Cagliari to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Off the Beaten Track

   Done with the main highlights of Cagliari? Check out Underground Cagliari. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Cagliari. Check out Crypt Santa Restituta, Well of San Pancrazio and more!

4. The Real Deal

   Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their Cagliari from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!

5. Personalized Recommendations

   Want to explore more of the area after the tour? Your host is happy to recommend their favorite eateries and where to take a break while wandering in this vibrant area

6. Unique Plan

   Depending on your host, this tour will be experienced based on their knowledge, passion, and expertise. Pick a host that matches your interests and see their city through their eyes!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Anne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chiara)

2 June 2025

This was our second tour with Chiara and, as always, she was helpful and knowledgeable. Her obvious passion for her city shone through as we explored a number of crypts and other underground places in Cagliari. A highlight for us was the Museo del Tesoro e Area - without Chiara’s guidance and expertise this would not have been nearly as interesting. Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide

Randa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chiara)

20 April 2025

1

The four of us really enjoyed our tour with Chiara She is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and responsive!!!!Wonderful Guide

Rich🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

19 April 2025

Ricardo did an excellent job of showing us Cagliari’s crypts and cisterns and a number of churches, the castle and scenic viewpoints and neighborhoods. Very personable and knowledgeable. Cagliari Underground

peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Walter)

15 April 2025

Me met Walter a few minutes early and got right underway with the tour. Walter is intimately knowledgeable on the history of his city and provided good information about the various Districts we walked through. We had some fun along the way, and very much appreciated the pace of the tour and the information he provided. We certainly recommend him as a capable guide. Awesome Cagliari City & Underground Tour

Elizabeth

(About local Chiara)

8 January 2025

1

Chiara is a great guide. She showed us parts of Cagliari we never would have found on our own, and made them come alive with her information and stories. We enjoyed getting to know Chiara and learning more deeply about Cagliari.Interesting, great stories. Gracious guide

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

20 December 2024

We had an amazing day learning about the history and interesting places in Cagliari with Walter as our guide. Walter was flexible and accommodating and comes with a wealth of knowledge. We highly recommend a walking tour with Walter. Walking Tour with Walter!

Sheri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

29 October 2024

Walter helped navigate the area so we could make the best use of our time, on top of sharing the history of the area as only a local can. He was funny, kind and genuine. A perfect day

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

26 October 2024

I booked a private tour with Walter for a small group sailing together on a cruise. We met at a location convenient to walk to from the ship and got started right on time. Walter explained that our route would take us through all of the major neighborhoods in Cagliari, and explained a bit about the history and culture of each area. The focus of our tour was underground Calgiari, so we spent a good amount of time beneath churches and historical sites where ancient ruins had been found, and in some cases restored. It was fascinating, and we felt that we got a great value for what we paid vs a tour from the ship. I'm sure we covered more in 2.5 hours than the much more expensive 4 hour ship tour. Note: there is a lot of walking on hilly streets, so be aware. We did have one member of our group who skipped the last part because of knee problems, but if you can manage the walking, the views are well worth it! Walter was personable and fun, and interacted with the group in a very nice way, being sure to include everyone. We would 10/10 do it again, and if we return to Cagliari we will book another tour with Walter.More than we had hoped for!

Benee

(About local Walter)

21 October 2024

Our group of four only had one day to visit Cagliari. Walter’s tour was the perfect overview of the town. While our tour was nominally a tour of the “underground,” he gave us lots of history and insight into what was above ground too. I don’t know that we’d have discovered the sites he shared with us without his guidance. Loved having an intimate group because we could ask questions relevant to our interests and previous knowledge so easily. His tour was really a fantastic finish to our visit to beautiful Sardinia.More than just underground - great tour!

Meghann

(About local Riccardo)

18 October 2024

We joined Riccardo for a private tour of Cagliari while in port from a cruise ship. We are not cruise ship people and prefer to wander and learn the history and culture where we stay. Riccardo gave us enough information about local churches and crypts and general history that we felt we’d stayed in Cagliari for more than an afternoon. He is wonderful, please do not miss an opportunity to spend a couple hours with him. Do not miss an afternoon with Riccardo!

Shelby🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

15 October 2024

Walter was a pleasant and knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so much about his beautiful city and we were very happy with the sights that he showed us. We highly recommend Walter!Wonderful tour!

Trevor🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesca )

15 October 2024

We had a great experience with Francesca. She was very knowledgeable and a super guide. Definitely saw some sights we would have not otherwise and got great information. Stopped at a small cafe for a coffee and another for a quick drink at two great local spots. She also recommended a great restaurant for lunch after the tour. We have done hundreds of tours and this was definitely near the top. Great Experience

Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Francesca )

23 September 2024

A thoroughly enjoyable, fun & informative tour with Francesca! Having only just arrived it was great to see the main tourist attractions & some hidden spots. Francesca was very knowledgeable & we learned a lot of the islands history. She took us for an amazing coffee & sweet treat which was unexpected. Would highly recommend Francesca as your go to tour guide! She even took the time out to message us with restaurant recommendations & other places to visit.A must do tour! Highly recommended!

Daniel🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chiara)

7 September 2024

We had a great time in Cagliari! Chiara is very friendly and open and has a lot of knowledge that she's able to share in the best way. The time passed very quickly. We booked the underground tour and were amazed by the fascinating history of Cagliari, which goes back a long time. If you are looking for an interesting and exciting local experience, we can highly recommend this tour! Thank you very much :-)Great time in Cagliari!

Samuel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

30 August 2024

It was a wonderful tour. Walter grew up around the places that we toured – which were amazing by the way, he is very knowledgeable in history. Walter the Great

Sonja🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

27 August 2024

Riccardo was our PHENOMENAL guide in Sardina, Italy. He went above and beyond an excursion, to show us this beautiful city. It was history filled and extremely informative. He absolutely made the day! I would book again without hesitation Beyond Expectations in Sardina!

Uroš🇸🇮 Slovenia

(About local Álvaro)

1 August 2024

Alvaro holds the secrets of the Cagliari underworld, a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be discovered! We just had the most fantastic experience! For over two hours, Alvaro guided us through the hidden world of Cagliari. The information he shared was fascinating and unique—it was an experience like no other. I We can't recommend it highly enough! Amazing local tour by Alvaro

Megan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Chiara)

3 June 2024

Chiara was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. Super relaxed, kind, funny with a wealth of knowledge. She spoke about Cagliari and Sardinia in a way which just felt like we were having a conversation with a friend rather than being taught or spoken at. Chiara was also incredibly empathetic, checking in with how we were doing and feeling which was really incredible as we were a bit hungover from a night out before! Overall, I would highly highly recommend anyone visiting to book a tour with her. Thanks Chiara! Chiara is AMAZING!

Susanne🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Carlotta)

17 May 2024

We were very happy with Carlotta. She knew a lot about Cagliari and even showed us around archeological museum. We highly recommend Carlotta.Very knowledgeable guide

Deb🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Walter)

14 May 2024

I booked Walter’s tour for my husband’s birthday. We took the Underground tour and we’re delighted with the different types of architecture and viewpoints, from crypts to vistas that he included on the tour. He was flexible and took the chance to visit a couple of churches that were rarely open. I loved the pace of the tour. Special thanks to Benedetta at the cavern for answering our questions in French Amazing insight into Cagliari

martina.piela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Walter)

2 September 2023

Gina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chiara)

10 August 2023

I had a complicated request with over 20 people and strict time limits, and Chiara was very helpful in both shaping an experience for us and bringing in Walter to co-lead for an underground tour. We wanted more of a "tour" experience as opposed to a "hangout" experience, and Chiara rose to the occasion like a pro. We enjoyed ourselves very much, and appreciated the care that both Chiara and Walter took with our group. I would definitely recommend them both as local guides.Very nice and accommodating

Colm🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Chiara)

4 July 2023

Chiara is a very good guide. Her English is excellent, and she is very accommodating and flexible for maximising the guided tour. It was great to have someone who has grown up in the city being able to explain the history and to answer all of our questions.

Anne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chiara)

30 May 2025

Chiara was excellent company as well as knowledgeable about the food and culture of Sardinia. We visited some interesting shops and she introduced us to a good range of savoury and sweet food. It was great to experience some areas and parts of Cagliari that we may not have visited otherwise. A delightful experience

Geoffrey🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Walter)

19 May 2025

Walter was a great guide to this fabulous city. Very knowledgeable and even recommended some good restaurants. If it's your first time in this city and have the tike, I recommend Walter.Wonderful 3 hour walking tour

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

13 May 2025

Walter shared the treasures of his home town — its food, wine, history, politics, and people— all on a relaxed and fun filled Sunday. He took us off the well traveled routes to quiet alleys, hidden pastry shops, and quiet cafes where local families were sharing meals. He even drove us to see the beach and the many flamingos. A truly wonderful experience. Thank you, Walter!Tasting the Real Cagliari

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

12 May 2025

Walter was a wealth of information on his native island. What a beautiful place and such a wonder to see through his eyes. I highly recommend using him as your guide if you make it to this wonderful place rich in history and culture!Beaitiful Cagliari

Jeroen

(About local Riccardo)

10 May 2025

While travelling solo, booked the 10 tastings tour on the first day, with Riccardo. Best decision, as Riccardo is very knowledgeable about his home town! City history, best places to go to for food icecream and drinks, nice giftshops. Following days I revisited a few ofnthe restaurants because the food was so delicious. All in all a perfect 3hr stroll, thanks to the well travelled guide Riccardo ! Complimenti!Super tour, super guide

Dhruna🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Walter)

5 May 2025

Walter was a really lovely friendly host. The whole point of a food tour is to however, enjoy the local food. The tour is misleading with 6 eateries mentioned. We ate: 1. A pizzeta (approx €3) 2. A platter if antipasti with cold cut meats and cheese with a glass of wine each (approx €20) 3. An amaretti biscuit shop (free samples) Even then Walter said we didn’t have to go to the last stop. Very expensive for €82 per person and whilst we had a good tour of the city, this was a food tour. We actually went out for food after! Great host but not enough food

Alex🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Walter)

3 May 2025

Walter was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about a city he is clearly passionate about and proud of. Some good food and learnt a lot about Cagliari. Thanks Walter. Great tour

Stefan Jon🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Chiara)

17 April 2025

1

We were a group of five and booked a tasting tour with Chiara and we had a wonderful time with her. She was very friendly, she explained a lot of things to us and we had a wonderful discussion, not only about food but of culture, society and everything else. and she was very accommodating and helped us a lot. We were very satisfied with the tour, so we say thank you.

Stieg

(About local Francesca )

20 March 2025

Francesca was very knowledgable about local food, culture, and history. It was enjoyable chatting with her and learning about her city.Excellent guide

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

24 November 2024

My wife and I were on a cruise with a one-day stop in Cagliari. We weren't sure how to take in all of the rich history and culinary traditions of Sardinia in such a short time. Then, we discovered Walter. He met us outside the cruise terminal gate, and and drove us to the highest of the seven hills surrounding Cagliari, where there was a walled-in city that dated back to the Roman era. We then proceeded to walk downhill along cobblestone streets and charming alleys enjoying the local fare, and even strolled through an open air market where we sampled many of the local foods. The price we paid meant that Walter paid for the food and even the wine that we sampled. We covered about seven miles of walking, eating our way down the hill. Of course, we were fine with the walking, and Walter had tailored this trip to our tastes. For those that want to walk less, he would assuredly tailor the day to your whims. Friendly Guide in Cagliari

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Riccardo)

17 November 2024

I was traveling solo, so this was a great way to see the city and try local favorites. Riccardo went above and beyond to make sure I was enjoying myself and planned out stops by what I enjoy. He even introduced me to a cheese made me cry because it “WAS THAT GOOD”! Sorry about that Riccardo. 😅 If you’re thinking about booking this tour, just do it. You won’t regret it. He’s well traveled, personable, and knows his town very well. Best if you can do first day in town, so you know the area and can follow his other recommendationsLoved the food tour with Riccardo!

Raija 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Riccardo)

13 November 2024

Riccardo took us to local delicacies and a great overview of their culture. Especially enjoyed the cookie shop, seafood stop and wine and appetizers at the last place. The meeting point closer to the cruise ship would have been better as we decided to walk the half hour to meet up… a winding route uphill. An enjiyable tour in Cagliari

Correen🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Walter)

12 November 2024

Thank you Walter for a very informative walking tour. The love for your city was very apparent in all the details you provided. Your passion for history made this walking tour very exciting and informative. We will recommend Withlocals and you Walter in the future. Many thanks, Correen and Mike Walter was wonderful!!!

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Francesca )

12 November 2024

Our walk was a perfect length of time to take in some of the Hidden Gems of Cagliari and sample some Sardinian treats along the way. Thank you FrancescaWonderfully informative walk

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca )

17 October 2024

We had the absolute best day with Francesca. It felt like spending a day with an old friend. The tour itself in terms of food was great - we were really excited to try some typical Sardinian foods and Francesca’s selections did not disappoint. We toured the local market and enjoyed fresh oysters, stood in front of a typical cured meat counter and enjoy wine and locally cured meats, stopped for coffee and finally finished the day for a tasting some some really traditional foods - including donkey! Don’t hesitate to book this experience. Thanks Francesca! A True Gem Of A Tour - Don’t Hesitate

Toni🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Riccardo)

15 October 2024

Suzanne 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Walter)

12 October 2024

We really enjoyed our 4 hour tour with Walter. He was very informative, extremely pleasent, funny and overall excellent. I highly recommend Walter for your next tour. Great time with Walter

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

1 October 2024

Walter was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We got a very detailed lay of the land and enjoyed his plethora of knowledge. This being my 6th food tour across the world, I wouldn’t call this a food tour but definitely helped us figure out where to return and eat after the tour, since he suggested good places along the way. Great History Tour of Cagliari

Rachael

(About local Walter)

30 September 2024

We had a great morning exploring the medieval districts of Cagliari with Walter. Walter was a great guide, giving an insightful tour and history of his city. Walter took us to some great locations that we would never have found on our own, with the guidebooks and local information on Cagliari not really highlighting many of the places that we saw with Walter. We loved how Walter was very kind and helpful. He also gave us a fab lunch recommendation. Thanks Walter for an ace morning of exploring. Off the beaten track in Cagliari

Jennifer

(About local Francesca )

29 September 2024

Francesca was lovely and very knowledgeable about Cagliari. We toured the market and had wonderful food at several locations, then we went to Castello and several other historical sights learning about the history of the area while also tasting more wonderful local dishes. I highly recommend a tour with Francesca. Afterwards she sent us several recommendations of other things to enjoy in the area. This tour was the highlight of our time in Cagliari.Wonderful day woth Francesca

Adele

(About local Walter)

24 September 2024

I had the most amazing day with Walter. Not only was he an amazing guide and showed me all the beautiful sites in Cagliari, but he was personable and friendly and so informative. I learned so much about the history and the buildings a perfect way to spend the day, thank you Walter. I will recommend this service to anyone. I know coming to Cagliari or Sardinia. Thank you. A Day in Cagliari

Brian🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Walter)

22 September 2024

We had a great tour of Cagliari with Walter. Walter was very informative about the history of Cagliari, in addition to being a fun person to spend a few hours with. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone visiting Cagliari.Great tour with Walter.

carlos🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

17 September 2024

We had a great tour with Walter. Very knowledgable and entertaining. We found Sardinia/Cagliari’s history very interesting and Walter adds the experiences of the local people. Excellent !

Stephanie 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Walter)

7 September 2024

Walter was a very knowledgeable guide. We learned about the city’s history, food and how the people live their daily lives. The food was delicious, He was able to answer all our questions. Taking the tour with Walter really enriched the experience. He knew all people across the city and helped us get a spot at a hidden restaurant where locals frequent 10/10 would recommend. Exceeded all expectations

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chiara)

27 August 2024

Chiara truly enjoys her heritage and wants to pass it to others. We enjoyed her energy and insight about Sardinia and Cagliari. We wanted to go off the path a bit and she accommodated us. We would highly recommend her to others to learn about the area. We had a wonderful experience. Lots of steps !Chiara rocks!

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chiara)

23 August 2024

I had the most amazing time with Chiara! I was very nervous never having taken a Withlocals adventure before and I was told by the information desk near the cruise ship the meeting place was a long distance away. I messaged Chiara concerned, she just went above and beyond to make sure I was able to enjoy this experience. She fully catered this experience to how I was feeling in the heatwave and my nervousness about the cruise ship timing. There are not enough words to say how fantastic this experience was and how phenomenal Chiara was. I would 1000% recommend taking a Withlocals adventure and booking it with Chiara! Outstanding, one of a kind expedience!

Mike🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Riccardo)

19 August 2024

The afternoon was very nice. Riccardo has a lot of knowledge of Sardinië. We went on a Sunday at 17:00 so a lot was closed but he showed us still a lot of good things. Price value rating has nothing to do with riccardo. Riccardo was a super nice guy