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Things to do in Olbia

Sardinia’s coastal city offers a taste of local life, brimming with cafés, shops, and bars by the waterfront.

Our most recommended things to do in Olbia

Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

1. Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

Set sail for a dolphin watching boat trip from Moys Marina in Olbia Yacting Service, a 5-star port with ample free parking in front of the meeting point. Climb aboard a comfortable, latest-generation inflatable boat, an 8.50-meter 2Bar with a 250 horsepower Honda engine, equipped with every comfort. Enjoy an unparalleled experience with a small group of no more than 10 people. Take an adventurous excursion in the splendid emerald sea of Sardinia, near Figarolo Island and enjoy the view aboard a new small-group motorboat. Sail in search for a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat where the sighting probability is of approximately 80%. Enjoy several snorkeling stops to swim and explore the seabed rich with colorful fish. See a limestone cave and cliffs, and a world famous place where wild birds live. This excursion is fun and relaxing, suitable for everyone, and a great choice for friends and families. Savor an aperitif based on typical Sardinian products and a choice of water, tea, fruit juices or Sardinian beer. Allow our expertise in boat excursions in Sardinia and our captain with 30 years of experience at sea to guide you on this wonderful adventure.

Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

2. Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Your tour departs at 9:30 AM from the Marina of Olbia Marina. Throughout your day, discover the "Caribbean of Europe" in a small group with a maximum of 12 people. After visiting the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia, you will visit the Ulisse Ear Cave before returning to the port at 1:30 PM. After departing from the Marina of Olbia, travel along the granite promontory of Capo Ceraso and continue towards Tavolara. Admire the different shades of blue of the crystal clear waters of the Marine Protected Area and discover 4 beaches of fine white sand, red granite cliffs, and tiny islands. You will be able to enjoy breaks to swim or snorkel in places of undisputed beauty. The boat is equipped with an awning parasol, a small refrigerator, ample sunbathing, and pillows, and there are 4 stops that can vary depending on the weather conditions to best enjoy your day.

Olbia: Sardinian Pasta Workshop, Wine Tasting, & Local Meal

3. Olbia: Sardinian Pasta Workshop, Wine Tasting, & Local Meal

A fantastic experience in a small and typical village of Gallura, in the territory of Olbia, that will make you live a real journey through time. You will discover the secrets of longevity in Sardinia along a path that branches around the pivotal points of Sardinian life: lifestyle, wine, food. You will learn to work the island’s ancient pasta using traditional artisanal tools. And you can not miss a delicious tasting with the dishes of the centenarians and the wine of eternal youth! All this in a magical and ancient setting, where time seems to have stopped. Book and immerse yourself in the history of Sardinia! Program: - Breakfast or welcome drink - Cooking class of fresh pasta: start the journey by knowing the Sardinian lifestyle and domestic work activities. Water and semolina will be mixed to give shape to ancient pasta of different areas of origin. Between tales of old anecdotes and revealed secrets - Wine experience: the wine of "eternal youth" will be known.  We move to the village to go to the small wine cellar to know the Sardinian wine and its stages of processing with ancient method: you will smell the scents, taste the flavor and admire its colors - Visit to the exhibition of the most beautiful and rare Sardinian gastronomic products in the world and exhibition of working tools of all Sardinian arts. It will be a dive into the past and it will seem to live the life of the old ancestors - Lunch or dinner: a meal with various courses to lead to the first stage of longevity. You will taste various dishes of the Sardinian tradition, in particular of Gallura, from appetizers, to first courses, to desserts, with a variety of homemade bread and wine from the winery; finally, a variety of digestives typical of the area In case of intolerances or special requests, you must contact the number in the booking voucher at least one day in advance

Sardinia: Food and Wine Tour by Tuk Tuk or Minivan

4. Sardinia: Food and Wine Tour by Tuk Tuk or Minivan

Meet your expert guide and set off on an adventure through the Sardinian landscape. You will stop at a wine cellar and learn the craft, the ancient instruments, and the ways the barrels ferment the wine. Head to the vineyard where you can enjoy an aperitif and a selection of three wines, accompanied by delicious local food. Your guide and the operator of the vineyard will give you all the information you need during the tasting, to discover the flavors and sensations like a master. Whilst in Sardinia, make sure you try the local wine Cannonau, famous for its antioxidant properties (in moderation, of course).

From Olbia: Dinghy Tour with Snorkeling to Tavolara Island

5. From Olbia: Dinghy Tour with Snorkeling to Tavolara Island

The Marine Protected Area of Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo extends south of the Gulf of Olbia, in north-eastern Sardinia. It starts from Capo Ceraso to San Teodoro and includes the two main islands of Tavolara and Molara, as well as a long series of islets and small rocks. With this half-day dinghy tour, you can admire the depths rich in life, thanks to the effect of the conservation measures of the marine reserve.  Making at least three stops, you can relax aboard a comfortable dinghy, dive, swim and snorkel in complete safety, surrounded by a landscape full of islands, rocks, rocky coves and sandy bays, that allows you to propose different routes chosen according to the best weather conditions. Among the various possibilities, a stop under the imposing limestone cliff of Tavolara, where the light backdrop quickly descends to considerable depths, or a stop in the pools of the island of Molara, notes for the incredible clarity of the water that generates wonderful contrasts with the granite rocks and the vegetation of the island. Book now with family and friends, come and discover another island on the island! Itinerary: - Departure from Marina di Olbia - Stop at Capo Ceraso after half an hour of navigation, with the possibility of snorkeling  - Stop at Tavolara Island - From Tavolara ten minutes of navigation to reach the Pools of Molara Island: clear water and rich in fish - Re-entry The itinerary may undergo changes according to the weather conditions and the decisions of the skipper Dinghy Bwa: - Length: 7.50 m - Width: 2.95 m - Approved for up to 24 seats - Engine Honda 250 hp - Fixed awning also in navigation - Mandatory equipment for navigation within 6 miles - Echo sounder/Gps Raymarine Dragonfly 5pro - Steel ladder at the stern - Usb socket for smartphone/tablet charging - 3 large lockers for storing backpacks and personal belongings - 5 life jackets for children (in addition to those provided as mandatory onboard equipment or 1 for each passenger boarded) - Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) - Paper guides on nature Equipment on board: - Life jackets: one for each person on board - Ring lifebuoy with floating top 30 m - 2 paddles - 1 fire extinguisher - 2 buoys - 2 burners hand red light - 2 red light parachute rockets - Regulatory lights - Sound signalling apparatus - Vhf apparatus - First aid kit "Tab. A"

Olbia: Dolphin Watching Tour with Figarolo Island Snorkeling

6. Olbia: Dolphin Watching Tour with Figarolo Island Snorkeling

For this special excursion we will depart from the Marina of Olbia and, crossing the inner gulf, we will go towards Figarolo Island situated to approximately 25 minutes of navigation in a comfortable dinghy. Sailing at very low speed, we will begin the observation of the dolphins that attend assiduously this area. Without interfering with their activities, on the most fortunate occasions you can see them make jumps and evolutions a few meters from our boat, with insights from our marine biologist guide. At the end of dolphin watching, we will head to Capo Figari, where you can snorkel. There will be a second stop in the crystal clear waters of Cala Moresca or near the Figarolo Island, where there is a small colony of mouflons. Do you love sea and their animals? Then you can live a unique experience by booking your seats now! Itinerary - Departure from Marina di Olbia - Dolphin watching at the island of Figarolo after about 30 minutes of navigation. Depending on the condition and quality of the sightings, the duration of the observations is about 30-50 minutes - Swim and snorkel stop near the limestone promontory of Capo Figari - Stop near Cala Moresca or close to the island of Figarolo - Re-entry The itinerary will be subject to variations in base to the conditions meteomarine and to the decisions of the skipper Dinghy Bwa: - Length: 7.50 m - Width: 2.95 m - Approved for up to 24 seats - Engine Honda 250 hp - Fixed awning also in navigation - Mandatory equipment for navigation within 6 miles - Echo sounder/Gps Raymarine Dragonfly 5pro - Steel ladder at the stern - Usb socket for smartphone/tablet charging - 3 large lockers for storing backpacks and personal belongings - 5 life jackets for children (in addition to those provided as mandatory onboard equipment or 1 for each passenger boarded) - Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) - Paper guides on nature Equipment on board: - Life jackets: one for each person on board - Ring lifebuoy with floating top 30 m - 2 paddles - 1 fire extinguisher - 2 buoys - 2 burners hand red light - 2 red light parachute rockets - Regulatory lights - Sound signalling apparatus - Vhf apparatus - First aid kit "Tab. A"

From Olbia: Full-day Boat Tour of La Maddalena Archipelago

7. From Olbia: Full-day Boat Tour of La Maddalena Archipelago

Visit the famous islands of Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena Archipelago on a boat tour from Olbia. See the Palazzo Comunale, the Naval Museum, and more before you snorkel, and swim in the Italian waters. Enjoy a local lunch served on board before continuing to the coast of Sardegna. From the meeting point in Olbia, head to Cannigione to board a boat and explore the La Maddalena Archipelago. Travel by the picturesque islands of Caprera and Santo Stefano on your way to the island of Maddalena. Next, enjoy an hour of free time in La Maddalena. Visit the historic center, the Palazzo Comunale, the Naval Museum, or the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art before re-boarding the boat. Continue to the islands of Spargi and Santa Maria. Dock, and try swimming in the magnificent crystal clear waters, snorkeling, or relaxing and sunbathing on the beach. At lunchtime, savor tomato pasta on board served by the crew. Then, you'll continue along a scenic route past the Manto della Madonna, a stretch of sea with shallow waters before traveling back along the coast of Sardegna past local villages. Glide past Punta Sardegna, Porto Raphael, Palau, and Capo d'Orso on the way back. Take the minivan back to Olbia once you dock.

Olbia Sightseeing Tour with Tuk-Tuk

8. Olbia Sightseeing Tour with Tuk-Tuk

Explore the historic town of Olbia in a tuk-tuk. The tour includes a 15-kilometer route through the narrow streets of the historic center until you reach the Basilica of San Simplicio which overlooks the most important street of the city. Then, visit Fausto Noce park, the Roman aqueduct and the Roman cistern. Continue on board the tuk-tuk until you reach the jewel of the city, the Church of San Paolo with its spectacular multicolored dome. This tour includes five stops to visit and photograph the various monuments covered by the tourist itinerary with the support of an audio guide in six languages.

From Olbia: Costa Smeralda Minivan Tour

9. From Olbia: Costa Smeralda Minivan Tour

Start the tour with pickup from the meeting point in Olbia. Visit places of extraordinary beauty with stops at the famous Belvedere where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire northeastern coast. Don’t miss the renowned Porto Cervo, the city of VIPs, where you will have plenty of time for a leisurely stroll right into the center of the town. Admire the beautiful and unique architecture of the buildings and pamper yourself with a shopping trip. Visit the famous Church of Stella Maris. The next stop on your tour will be the idyllic village of Baja Sardinia. Here you’ll have time to stop and enjoy time to go shopping in the typical boutiques of the village. Spend time on the beach and admire its captivating colors or sip a drink and admire this natural paradise.

From Olbia: Sardinia Archaeological Tour

10. From Olbia: Sardinia Archaeological Tour

Learn more about the ancient history of Sardinia on a tuk-tuk tour. Learn more about archaeological sites with an audio guide and local driver, where you will gain a deeper understanding of the island and its various inhabitants throughout the centuries. First, visit The Basilica of San Simplicio which is an imposing Romanesque church made entirely of granite and dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Then, admire the remnants of a Roman aqueduct located outside Olbia. A masterpiece of engineering for its time, this site represents the significant impact the Ancient Romans had on the island. Not far from the aqueduct is the Roman Cistern, used for the conservation of rainwater. Visit the sacred well known as "Sa Testa" which dates back to the Nuragic era at the end of the Bronze Age. Continue to the Castle of Pedres perched on a small rock hill a few kilometers outside Olbia, which was an important defensive stronghold during medieval times. Finally, admire the ancient "Tombs of the Giants" common burial ground, which is the largest of its kind on Sardinia standing at 28 meters high.

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What people are saying about Olbia

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4.6 / 5

based on 298 reviews

Very nice excursion with the friendly boatswain Antonio, who provided us with homemade pastries and drinks. Due to the weather conditions, he changed his plans at short notice and headed for a different destination. At the original location, it would have been too windy for snorkeling. Nevertheless, we found two nice spots and also saw dolphins.

Wonderful tour with an extremely friendly and competent guide. Time flew by, saw dolphins, 1a snorkeling spots and delicious snacks. Thanks Antonio Tour overall very recommendable!!!!

Top, very nice guide, we were lucky enough to see 5 dolphins - an unforgettable experience and the highlight of the tour

Had a Fantastic day. Beautiful beaches and lovely little town. Friendly staff.

The booking was moved to a different time, but we saw 6 dolphins.