Su Nuraxi Tours and Tickets

Dig into the fascinating history and culture of Sardinia with a half-day tour of the Barumini UNESCO site and the Giara di Gesturi wild horses. See the prehistoric Su Nuraxi Fortress at Barumini. Visit the Giara plateau to find the unique breed of small horses that roam wild.

The tour passes through the picturesque Campidano plain and the enchanting Marmilla Valley with its rolling hills and original villages. In the charming village of Villamar, enjoy a cappuccino and discover traditional murals that bring stories and legends of the region to life. The highlight is the Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Barumini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site : an imposing prehistoric fortress that still holds many secrets from the past. Afterwards we continue to the mystical giant tomb on the Giara of Siddi, a fascinating testimony of ancient cultures in the middle of a special plateau landscape. This trip offers you the ideal opportunity to experience the history, architecture and cultural heritage of the island – surrounded by fascinating landscapes and the warm hospitality of Sardinia. Be enchanted by the magic of the island!

The UNESCO-listed dwellings left by the prehistoric Nuragic civilization at Barumini are among the most fascinating archaeological sites in Sardinia, but interpreting these enigmatic ruins can be a challenge. With this guided tour, gain insights into Su Nuraxi and the people who built it millennia ago as you explore the impressive stone structures and collection of ancient artifacts in the adjacent Casa Zapata archaeological museum.

A proper immersion in the Sardinian countryside and its richness, combining the chance to discover one of the most fascinating and mysterious prehistoric civilizations and the opportunity to discover fascinating nature and one of the most interesting wild horse communities in Europe. During the tour you will visit the only Unesco site on the island, walk through its towers, accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you about this still largely unknown civilization. You will also walk inside the Museum of Casa Zapata and see part of their tools and discover a bit more about their religion and their habits. Then, you will have the chance to walk on the plateau of the Giara of Gesturi and try to spot the famous wild horses, while taking amazing pictures of the Mediterranean Scrub! During the tour you will have free time to have lunch in town. The tour is not suitable for people with physical disabilities or wheelchair users.

The Nuraghe of Barumini is the symbol of the local Sardinian civilisation dating back to the Bronze age (from 1800 B.C. and the Roman age 238 B.C.). It has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997. This incredible fortress consists of 5 large towers, surrounded by a village of circular houses. It is amazingly extensive and well preserved. At a brief drive from Barumini and the stunning “Su Nuraxi” site, among unspoiled fields where farming and shepherding traditions thrive, we will then visit The Olianas estate vineyards and winery, 30 hectares devoted to native Sardinian wine varieties. Here you will be welcomed in the wine tasting lasting about 1,30h, where you can fully relax and peacefully enjoy the guided tasting of 4 Olianas "Biointegrale" wines, together with Olianas own EVO oil and accompanied by selected local products. 1h driving from Cagliari to the sites 2h visit su Nuraxi site 1,30h. wine tasting and winery visiting 1h. driving back

Visiting Sardinia’s archaeological sites and historic towns by public transportation can be frustrating. Save hours and see a number of A-list attractions in a single day with this driving tour from Cagliari. Stop for a guided walk at Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO-listed Nuragic archaeological site, to learn about this enigmatic ancient culture, then relax on Poetto beach. Continue to the Molentargius-Saline Nature Reserve to spot pink flamingos and end at scenic Mount Urpinu.

Take part in a tour with transfer from Cagliari to discover one of the most important archaeological sites in Sardinia: the Nuraghe 'Su Nuraxi' in Barumini, in the south of the island, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A symbol of the ancient Nuragic civilisation, which developed between the 2nd and 1st millennium B.C., the majestic megalithic construction is one of the largest and most famous on the island, boasting the primacy of being the first Nuragic evidence to be investigated by a scientific archaeological excavation. You will then visit the Casa Zapata Museum, divided into three sections: archaeological, historical and ethnographic, always accompanied by an expert guide who will tell you stories and anecdotes.

In this tour we will talk about the true culture and history of the island, creating a combination between the ancient Sardinian history and the contemporary one. We will admire the uniqueness of the nuragic complex "Su Nuraxi", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Casa Zapata house museum. We will introduce you to the thousand-year-old tradition of wine, visiting one of the most beautiful Sardinian wineries and letting you taste 3 magnificent wines accompanied by local products. To make the tour experience complete, a traditional Sardinian light lunch will be offered, with local seasonal products. An opportunity to share the flavors of this land together

The best excursion to learn about the Nuragic history of our island. The excursion starts from Cagliari at 9.30 am and ends around 1.30 pm, pick up included in the price. The excursion includes: Discovery of the rural landscape of Sardinia, visit to the UNESCO site of Su Nuraxi with a site guide, guided tour of the Casa Zapata house museum.

This experience takes you to Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Sardinia's most celebrated archaeological site, in the rolling landscapes of the Marmilla region. Traveling in a small group, you'll have time for questions and a more personal visit with an expert English-speaking guide. Su Nuraxi dates back to the second millennium BC. Its central tower once rose to over 60 feet, built from massive basalt blocks without mortar. Around it, four secondary towers and huge walls form an extraordinary complex, surrounded by the remains of an ancient village. Your guide will explain what archaeologists know, and what remains mysterious, about Nuragic society and the legends of the Giants of Sardinia. After Su Nuraxi, you'll visit Casa Zapata, a 16th-century manor with a surprising secret: an entire nuraghe beneath the building, visible through a glass walkway. GOOD TO KNOW Walking level: Moderate Expect stairs and uneven stone surfaces Narrow passageways may be uncomfortable for guests with claustrophobia

Sardinia is home to fascinating Nuragic-age ruins, but visiting these enigmatic sites on your own can be frustrating. With this shore excursion, take in the UNESCO-listed Su Nuraxi archaeological park and Casa Zapata museum with a guide to fully appreciate the history and architecture of their megalithic nuraghe. Enjoy the scenic drive from Cagliari through the countryside to Barumini and time to fully explore both sites before returning to port.

Go from coastal Cagliari to countryside in one day, and discover the sights of Barumini and Sardinian wild horses of Parco della Giara. With a guide, you’ll first visit Barumini’s Casa Zapata and the Su Nuraxi archaeological site, complete with Bronze Age huts. The afternoon continues with an immersion in Sardinian nature; you’ll seek out horses, wild boar, and birdlife in the heart of Parco della Giara.