Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Castelsardo and a Basket-Making Workshop

Castelsardo guided tour with participants weaving baskets in a workshop.

Castelsardo street view with tourists and basket-making workshop in progress.

Castelsardo street view with tourists and local artisan demonstrating basket-making.

Embark on a guided walking tour and explore all that Castelsardo has to offer as you learn about the history and culture of the city.

Highlights

Feel the essence of Sardinia in one of its most beautiful villages, Castelsardo, on this guided walking tour.
Discover the tiny streets and local stores around the sea village and learn about the history, legends, and many curiosities of a town that preserves its centuries-old traditions intact.
Visit the Museum dell'Intreccio Mediterraneo where artifacts made by the skilled hands of local artisans are displayed.
Create a traditional Sardinian basket with your hands while learning about the ancient Sardinian art of weaving.

Inclusions

Guided walking tour
Entrance ticket to Museum dell'Intreccio Mediterraneo
Baskets workshop

Exclusions

Other sites tickets
Insurance

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Get a deep insight into Castelsardo’s local culture

Located in the north of Sardinia, Castelsardo is a beautiful coastal village surrounded by enchanting views. On this guided tour, get a chance to learn about the long history of this dreamy village while learning about the traditional local culture and crafts of Sardinia. Begin your tour with a visit to Museum dell’Inreccio Mediterraneo, where you can have a look at the finest artifacts made by local artisans over decades. Most of the artifacts are woven, and the detail of the items are intricate that you will walk away ready and inspired to make your very own woven basket!

Make a basket using local techniques

The final leg of your tour will include an immersive class where you will learn about the history of weaving in Castelsardo and take part in an interweaving workshop. Learn traditional techniques from experts and make your very own basket. At the end of the workshop, get to keep your masterpiece and take it home as a souvenir!

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The village is developed on a hill so the streets have a significant slope.
This tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility.

Timings

Daily: 9:30am
Oct to Apr: 3pm
May to Sep: 5:30pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Piazza Bastione, Castelsardo.
Address: 07031 Castelsardo, Province of Sassari, Italy.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Castelsardo La Pianedda. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses Linea 712, 724, 728 and more to get you there.