Cagliari is an Italian metropolitan city and the capital of an autonomous region of the island of Sardinia. The best thing is to walk through the old city and discover it (wear comfortable shoes – some parts are very steep). Almost everything you have to see in a quick visit of Cagliari can be reached on foot. Plus there are some spectacular views, for example of the Gulf of Cagliari seen from the old city that are best seen from points that are not reachable by car.
Cagliari is a very safe city both day and night. Visitors will be very unlikely to have any issues providing they follow the same precautions they would at home. The only suspicious place is around the main bus/train station, where homeless people linger.
The town centre is about a 15 minute walk from the cruise terminal
Local curreny is Euro
Things to do in Sardinia
If you are limited for time and only visiting Sardinia for a day we have highlighted the top sights to see. Before booking a cruise line excursion to your preferred highlight check out what tours are offered in Sardinia by Viator and Get your Guide – you could find a tour which better matches your preferences and could make a significant saving.
Our top attractions in Sardinia
Walk around the old town
Take a guided tour of the underground tunnels and caves
Take a boat tour to see the best coastal locations in Sardinia
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.