Uncover 3,000 years of layered history on a private expert-led walk through Olbia — from the Nuragic sacred well of Sa Testa and the 11th-century Romanesque Basilica di San Simplicio to Roman ruins beneath the city streets and the Museo Archeologico's Punic shipwrecks.
What to expect
Begin at the Sacred Well of Sa Testa — a perfectly preserved Bronze Age Nuragic spring temple just outside town — before entering the medieval heart of Olbia along Corso Umberto I. Your guide pauses at the excavation windows revealing Roman docks before leading you into San Simplicio, Sardinia's finest Romanesque church, explaining its role in the island's religious history. The Museo Archeologico completes the arc: ancient Punic warships raised from the harbour mud, displayed in a striking waterfront building. Finish with a granita at a century-old bar on the corso.
Good to know
Sa Testa is approx. 3 km from the port (short taxi ride); the rest of the tour is walkable. Museum entry is EUR 3–5 per person. The full circuit takes 3–4 hours comfortably. Book a private guide 1–2 weeks ahead; July–August dates go fast.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Olbia — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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