Excursion Alghero walking tour tour at Alghero

After tendering ashore, start your walking tour of Alghero's Old Town.

Alghero's Old Town

Alghero historic centre is rich in history, over time in the city many populations followed one another, including Phoenicians, Romans and Spaniards. The latter left a great mark, especially in the architecture of the city.

The maze-like narrow lanes and piazzas of Alghero old town protrude out into the Mediterranean from the regular grid of streets that now constitute the modern town. This geographical aspect and the strategic position of Alghero on the North West coast of Sardinia led to the construction of massive sea facing city walls to guard against maritime threats from this direction.

The best way to see this appealing walled town with its distinctly Spanish flavour is on-foot. The tour will start through Porta a Mare (the current Porto Salve), one of the old entrances of the city, arriving in Piazza Civica, the heart of the city with its important buildings. We will continue our cultural tour along the route of the Aragonese towers and defensive walls, and then go inside and come across historical buildings, churches, squares and symbolic places.

Take some pictures from the Belvedere and stop in front the Cathedral (external visit in case of holy mass or closure time).

After the walking tour, relax for a short free time before walking back to mooring point.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Alghero, Old Town, Cathedral of Santa Maria, Bastions & Towers

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 3.5 kilometres over paved and cobblestone surfaces with steps. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or who utilise a wheelchair. Wear comfortable clothing, closed walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Proper attire covering knees and shoulders is required to enter churches. In Case of Holy mass or other special event or closure, the Cathedral will be visited outside only. The order of the tour may vary.