A Cagliari beach tour solves the main problem of a beach day without a car: getting to the best sand on Sardinia’s south coast, and parking once you are there. Two day trips lead Viator, in opposite directions. The Chia and Tuerredda tour, to the southwest, is rated 4.9 across 95 reviews, from about $103. The Villasimius and Solanas tour, to the east, is rated 4.7 across 44 reviews, from about $99.
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The verdict
The Chia and Tuerredda tour is our pick. It has the higher rating and twice the reviews, and nearly all are five stars. The supplier books your place at Tuerredda, beach mats are included, and there is a stop for the bar, supermarket and toilets. Plan for two extras: lunch, and the €3 Tuerredda admission, paid in cash to the guide. One reviewer had strong wind at Chia.
The Villasimius and Solanas tour is shorter, at about six hours, and slightly cheaper. A local guide drives you east to two beaches and shares tips along the way. The rating rests on 44 reviews, a smaller base, and one reviewer wished for more time on the sand.
Both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The two go in opposite directions from Cagliari, so you could do both on different days. For the city itself, see our guide to things to do in Cagliari.
Which one is for you?
Take the Chia and Tuerredda tour if
- You want the higher rating: 4.9 from 95.
- You want beach mats and a booked spot at Tuerredda.
- You want a long day at the beach.
- You have €3 in cash for the admission.
Take the Villasimius tour if
- You want a shorter day, about six hours.
- You want the slightly lower price, from about $99.
- You want a local guide with tips.
- You want to see the east coast.
What each price covers
The Chia and Tuerredda tour, from about $103
Included: an air-conditioned vehicle, a stop at a bar and supermarket with toilets, beach mats, and the Tuerredda reservation made by the supplier.
Not included: lunch, food and drinks, and the €3 Tuerredda admission, paid in cash to the guide.
The Villasimius tour, from about $99
Included: an air-conditioned vehicle, transport and a local guide.
Not included: food and drinks, and gratuities.
Where each one starts
- Chia and Tuerredda tour: at the bus stop in front of the Cagliari 1920 sports shop, in Cagliari.
- Villasimius tour: in the parking area in front of the Buccari building, Viale Cristoforo Colombo 60, in Cagliari.
Side by side
| Chia and Tuerredda tour | Villasimius tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9 from 95 | 4.7 from 44 |
| Five-star reviews | 92 (97%) | 35 (80%) |
| Price | from about $103 | from about $99 |
| Length | 8 to 9 hours | 6 hours |
| Beaches | Chia and Tuerredda | Villasimius area and Solanas |
| Beach mats | Included | Not listed |
| Extra on the day | €3 Tuerredda admission | Not listed |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before | Free up to 24 hours before |
What travelers say
On the Chia and Tuerredda tour
The amount of time spent at each beach felt just right.
Susan_W, January 2026, via Viator
Beach mats and umbrellas provided.
Charlotte_L, June 2024, via Viator
On the Villasimius tour
Lots of local information and great tips.
jenningsyvonne, September 2024, via Viator
Took us to two amazing beaches.
Elsa_C, August 2021, via Viator
Both are reviewed mostly with five stars: 97% of the Chia and Tuerredda tour ratings and 80% of the Villasimius tour ratings. Three stars or lower make up about 2% of the reviews on the first and about 7% on the second.
More of southern Sardinia
In the city, the Cagliari tour compares a food tour and an e-bike ride. Inland, the Barumini tour visits a Bronze Age village. For boat days, see the Gulf of Orosei boat tour and the Tavolara boat tour.
For planning, read our guides to things to do in Cagliari and things to do in Sardinia.
Questions travelers ask
Which Cagliari beach tour should I book?
For most travelers, the Chia and Tuerredda tour, rated 4.9 from 95 reviews on Viator, from about $103 (checked September 2026). For a shorter day on the east coast, the Villasimius and Solanas tour, rated 4.7, from about $99.
Is there a fee to enter Tuerredda beach?
The Chia and Tuerredda tour lists a €3 admission for Tuerredda, paid in cash to the guide. The supplier makes the reservation.
Is lunch included on a Cagliari beach tour?
No. Both list food and drinks as not included. The Chia tour stops at a bar and supermarket.
How long is a Cagliari beach tour?
About eight to nine hours for Chia and Tuerredda, and about six hours for Villasimius and Solanas.
Can I cancel a Cagliari beach tour?
Both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Book Chia and Tuerredda for the full beach day; book Villasimius for a shorter trip east.
Editorial assessment by Italy2Love, September 2026. Inclusions and exclusions, meeting points, prices, ratings, review counts and cancellation terms read on both Viator product pages (product codes 306675P1 and 34356P6), September 2026. Reviews quoted with attribution to their authors and to Viator. Next review March 2027, or sooner on any change to either option.