Cagliari Underground Tour: 3 Sites & WWII Shelter
What's beneath Cagliari's streets? Three centuries of tunnels and crypts
You descend into three separate underground spaces in Cagliari: a WWII-era tunnel lit by candlelight, a crypt with layers of history, and Roman ruins still bearing their original paving. A bilingual guide leads you through each site, entry fees are covered, and the walk between locations keeps the pace varied. Plan for two to three hours total, with sections both below and above ground.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore underground historic sites
- Meet guide at first underground site
- Visit crypt and prison of Santa Restituta
- Explore underground archeological area with ruins
The experience
Red-brick arches recede into candlelit shadow, the tunnel stretching ahead like a corridor frozen in time. The Salesian School's 120-meter shelter still holds the weight of World War II: students huddled here during the bombings, and the soft light that fills it now makes the space feel less like a bunker and more like a place where history paused and never quite resumed. You walk through it with your guide, who speaks both English and Italian, pointing out how the bricks were laid, how the air moved, how people waited. The tunnel is the first stop on the Cagliari underground tour, and it sets the tone for everything that follows.
After the shelter, you move between the historic districts of Stampace and Marina: short walks outside in the open air, which breaks up the descent. Then comes the crypt of Saint Restituta, layered with stories. It was a prison once, a sanctuary another time, and now it's a chamber where you can read the city's shifts in stone and shadow. The guide walks you through the periods, the uses, the people. It's not a rush. There's time to look, to ask, to let the space settle. The third site is the archeological area of Saint Eulalia, where Roman roads are still visible underfoot: paved centuries ago, now underground, now revealed again.
The whole tour runs about two to three hours depending on opening times, and it's not all below ground. You'll walk outside between sites, which means you get air and daylight as well as the underground passages. Entry to all three sites is included, and the bilingual guide is with you the whole way. It's a moderate walk, not strenuous, but you should be comfortable on your feet and not claustrophobic, since the tunnels are real tunnels. Strollers work for infants and small children, and service animals are allowed.
What’s included
Your tour includes entry fees to all three underground sites (the Salesian School tunnel, the crypt of Saint Restituta, and the archeological area of Saint Eulalia) plus a bilingual guide who speaks English and Italian throughout the two to three hours. You'll walk between sites through the historic districts, so comfortable shoes and a moderate level of fitness are useful.
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Lasts 2h, runs every day at 10:00 and 15:00, from € 30 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Sardinia Magic Experience
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Cagliari's hidden layers without arranging entry to multiple sites separately. The tour involves real tunnels and underground passages, so skip it if you're claustrophobic or have mobility concerns. Otherwise, expect a moderate walk with plenty of time to absorb each space.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (under 6): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the Salesian School tunnel?
The tunnel is 120 meters long. It was used as a shelter during World War II and is lit by soft candlelight today.
Is the entire tour underground?
No. You walk between three underground sites through the districts of Stampace and Marina. There are sections outside in the open air.
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs two to three hours, depending on the opening times of the sites.
Are entry fees included?
Yes. Entry to all three underground sites is included in the tour price.
Is this tour suitable for people with mobility difficulties?
No. The tour involves walking between sites and navigating underground passages, so it is not recommended for people with mobility difficulties.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Is this tour recommended for people with claustrophobia?
No. The tour includes extended time in underground tunnels and crypts, so it is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes. Service animals are allowed on the tour.
Is public transportation nearby?
Yes. Public transportation options are available near the tour sites.
Cagliari Underground Tour: 3 Sites & WWII Shelter
2h · EN · IT
from € 30 per person