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15 Best Things To Do in Sardinia

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Sardinia — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Sardinia

From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour - Getting On Board: Palau vs La Maddalena Start
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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

1.From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

Full-day boat tour from Palau or La Maddalena to Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, and Cala Granara for swimming and snorkeling.

Most Popular 4.6

“We had an amazing day. Claudia the guide could not have been more delightful and is a real asset to the company. The trip exceeded expectations and gave us a magical experience”

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1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione - The Food and Drinks: Vermentino, Myrtle Liqueur, and Lunch Cooked at Sea
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1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

2.1-Catamaran tour to the Maddalena Archipelago from Cannigione

Small-group catamaran tour to Sardinia’s La Maddalena islands with snorkeling, protected coves, and onboard lunch plus Vermentino and myrtle liqueur.

5.0

“Incredible experience, highly recommend it! The skipper and crew were wonderful, kind, warm knowledgable and the best hosts! They took us to the most incredible spots and it was such beautiful scenery!! The food and wine were plentiful and the vibes were vibing!”

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Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago. - Meeting at Piazza del Molo and the 9:30am Reality Check
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Sailboat tour from PALAU to the Maddalena Archipelago.

Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago - Spargi stop: clear turquoise water and swim-to-the-white-beach feeling
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Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

4.Luxury catamaran from Porto Rafael-Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago

Luxury catamaran from Palau to the Maddalena Archipelago with snorkeling, three swim stops, and an all-inclusive lunch with wine.

5.0

“An amazing day travelling on a beautiful boat with experienced crew Alex and his skipper. Their knowledge, humour & cooking skills made it the perfect day. A highlight of our vacation.”

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Boat trip La Maddalena Archipelago - Departure from Palau - Key highlights to know before you go
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Boat trip La Maddalena Archipelago – Departure from Palau

5.Boat trip La Maddalena Archipelago – Departure from Palau

Full-day boat tour from Palau through La Maddalena Archipelago with Budelli and Spargi beaches, Spaggia Rosa views, and swims near Santa Maria.

4.5

“We’ve done a bunch of boat trips and it can be a mixed bag. This exceeded our expectations. Claudia was a great commentator and said everything in 4 languages. Each stop was well explained, what we were doing, what to bring and not bring and when to be back on the boat. The boat was…”

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2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago - Stop 1: Spargi’s Bays and the Pink Beach Photo Moment by Budelli
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2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago

6.2-Catamaran tour from Cannigione to the Maddalena Archipelago

Sail Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago by catamaran from Arzachena for snorkel swims, Pink Beach viewing, and lunch with Vermentino.

5.0

“Captain Allesio, first mate Nicolo and even Pamela who helped to board were all incredible! The food was good and plentiful as were the drinks. The catamaran was comfortable and had plenty of room for 10 of us. The spectacular scenery was breathtaking. A once in a lifetime experience!”

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3-Catamaran from Cannigione to the islands of the Archipelago - Meeting at Arzachena: The Start of a Long, Good Day
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3-Catamaran from Cannigione to the islands of the Archipelago

Underground Cagliari tour - Price and Value: A Fair Deal for Three Underground Stops
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Underground Cagliari tour

8.Underground Cagliari tour

Underground Cagliari tour: WWII tunnels, Santa Restituta crypt, Sant’Eulalia ruins, candlelit photos. English/Italian in 2 hours.

4.5

“The underground Cagliari tour was fascinating. From ancient civilizations to WWII, the sites visited explored a long history of use of underground tunnels on Sardinia. Our guide was excellent, providing plenty of time in each location and insightful stories, as well as answers to our questions.”

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Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins - Small Group Pace, English-Friendly Skipper Gianni
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Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins

9.Cagliari Boat Tour 4 Stops .Possible Sighting of Dolphins

Cagliari boat tour with multiple swimming stops and possible dolphins. Small group, English-speaking skipper, clear water near Poetto.

5.0

“Mega coole Tour, absolut empfehlenswert und super organisiert. Es hat den schönen Urlaub hier nochmal abgerundet. Es gab auch schöne kalte Getränke während der Tour und Schnorchel und Taucherbrillen.”

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Tavolara Boat Tour and Snorkeling - The ride itself: fast, scenic, and sometimes a bit bumpy
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Tavolara Boat Tour and Snorkeling

10.Tavolara Boat Tour and Snorkeling

Small-group boat tour from Olbia to Tavolara’s protected waters, with multiple snorkeling stops and a Sardinian aperitif on board.

5.0

“Fantastic experience overall! Antonio is super professional, cheerful and kind - he really mad our day! The beaches he showed us are great spots for snorkeling and swimming! One shouldn't miss this trip!”

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Culurgiones Cooking Class Cagliari - Inside the kitchen: how the culurgiones class starts
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Culurgiones Cooking Class Cagliari

11.Culurgiones Cooking Class Cagliari

Hands-on culurgiones cooking class in Cagliari with local ingredients, wine, cheeses, and myrtle dessert liquor in a small English group.

5.0

“This was a group tour with strangers and ended up being a lot of fun and camaraderie. The hosts were great, and we had some tapas and wine and made two different pastas from scratch, a potato gnocchi and a potato ravioli. It was a great way to spend the day and we enjoyed the…”

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One day guided boat tour along the Baunei coast. - Getting your bearings in Santa Maria Navarrese (and timing matters)
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One day guided boat tour along the Baunei coast.

12.One day guided boat tour along the Baunei coast.

Full-day Baunei coast cruise with swims at Cala Goloritzè, Cala Mariolu, Cala Gabbiani, plus Grotta del Fico and Piscine di Venere.

4.5

“Great day trip, wonderful beaches and an impressive cave! Helpful and kind crew, definitely recommend! The only difficulty for me was reaching the departure port since I was staying in Cagliari, but it was worth it.”

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La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour - Stop 1: Spargi’s Granite Coast, Shipwrecks, and Witch Head
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La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour

13.La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour

Comfort boat tour from Palau to Spargi, Santa Maria and Budelli. Swim off anchor, see Pink Beach, then explore La Maddalena.

4.5

“Our boat tour to the La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau was a standout experience. Traveling in early October meant a smaller group and a relaxed pace. The crew was professional and incredibly kind—especially in assisting my husband, who has mobility challenges. Their support getting on and off the boat was seamless and sincerely appreciated. It’s…”

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Catamaran excursions in the Asinara island National park - Asinara on land: wild donkeys and the former super prison of Stoves
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Catamaran excursions in the Asinara island National park

15.Catamaran excursions in the Asinara island National park

Exclusive eco-catamaran from Stintino to Asinara National Park for guided snorkeling, wildlife rescue center stops, and seafood lunch.

5.0

“Consigliatissimo, lo Skipper Giovanni è davvero un grande! Bellissima imbarcazione, pranzo e aperitivi buoni. Nonostante la sfortunata giornata con poca pioggia è riuscito a farci trascorrere un ottima giornata!”

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