Tours and Tickets to Experience Casa Zapata Museum

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.

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.

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

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.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient Nuragic civilization on this fascinating Private Shore Tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of "Su Nuraxi" in Barumini. Explore one of Sardinia’s most significant archaeological wonders, a megalithic fortress that offers a glimpse into the island's prehistoric past. After discovering the Nuragic site, visit the Casa Zapata Museum, where you will uncover Sardinia’s rich history through its archaeological, historical, and ethnographic collections. This 4.5-hour tour offers a unique journey into Sardinia’s ancient culture, natural beauty, and traditions.

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