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Porto Cervo with Free Time
Olbia Shore Excursion - Porto Cervo with Free Time
 



Private Porto Cervo shore excursion with free time from Olbia cruise port includes a guided walk through the resort town's marina and Piazzetta, designed by architect Luigi Vietti for Prince Karim Aga Khan IV in the 1960s. Afterward, enjoy 2 hours of free time to browse boutiques such as Valentino, Versace, Prada and Louis Vuitton, or have lunch on your own. Round trip from Olbia. 6 hours.

6 hours (private)
private excursion
driver guide
english speaking local
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
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port or hotel
pick up either location
  • Pick up from Port in Olbia
  • Private Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
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Tour Number:
IOLBI-03


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $680 Per Person
3 People - $454 Per Person
4 People - $346 Per Person
5 People - $276 Per Person
6 People - $230 Per Person
7 People - $204 Per Person
8 People - $179 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Porto Cervo with Free Time

This private six hour shore excursion from the Olbia cruise port is built for guests who want to see Porto Cervo and still have real free time to shop or relax. After meeting your licensed English speaking guide at the pier in Olbia, you drive to San Pantaleo, a hilltop artists' village known for its granite peaks, galleries and weekly outdoor market, for a photo stop overlooking the hills and the sea.

From San Pantaleo you continue into Porto Cervo. The Piazzetta, the small square at the heart of the village, was designed by architect Luigi Vietti, who began laying out the square and the surrounding village center in 1964 on commission from Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. Vietti also designed the nearby Cervo Hotel in 1962, using rounded forms and warm colors meant to be seen from the water as ships and yachts arrive in the marina. Your guide leads a walking tour through the Piazzetta and the marina, past the yachts and the boutiques that have made Porto Cervo one of the most exclusive resort towns in Italy.

After the walking tour, you have about two hours of free time to explore on your own. Porto Cervo's boutiques include Valentino, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada and Louis Vuitton, and there are restaurants around the Piazzetta for a relaxed lunch. When you are ready, your guide and driver return you to the ship in Olbia along the panoramic coastal road.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from Port in Olbia
  • Private Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    30 Minutes (traffic pending)
    Meet guide and drive to Porto Cervo
  • 2
    3 Hours
    Porto Cervo walking tour
  • 3
    2 Hours
    Free time for lunch on your own / shopping
  • 4
    30 Minutes (traffic pending)
    Return to Olbia

Resources

Port of Olbia - Official Port Authority Site. Cruise and ferry terminal in Olbia, departure point for this tour Official Website

Arzachena Tourism Office - Comune di Arzachena. https://www.comune.arzachena.ss.it/servizi/turismo Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What can we do during the free time in Porto Cervo?
You are free to browse the boutiques around the Piazzetta, including Valentino, Versace, Prada and Louis Vuitton, or have lunch on your own at one of the nearby restaurants.
Is this tour available for larger groups?
Yes. For groups larger than eight, we can arrange a private tour using a mid-size bus or full-size coach. Contact us for a customized quote.
Who designed Porto Cervo's Piazzetta?
Architect Luigi Vietti designed the Piazzetta and began laying out Porto Cervo's village center in 1964, on commission from Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
Why is Porto Cervo considered so exclusive?
Its low-rise, Mediterranean-style architecture comes from building guidelines the Costa Smeralda's original developers put in place in the 1960s, when Aga Khan commissioned architects including Luigi Vietti to design the village.

Also Available:

›Highlights of Porto Cervo - If a shorter tour fits your schedule better, this four hour version covers the same Porto Cervo walking tour without the extended free time.
›The Archeological Site of Arzachena - For guests more interested in ancient history than shopping, this tour replaces the free time with a guided visit to Nuraghe Albucciu and the Giants Tomb of Coddu Vecchiu.

Our Back-to-Ship Guarantee

Every excursion returning 1.5 hours before departure is covered. If we are late, we cover your costs to reach the next port. More info ›

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet guide and drive to Porto Cervo - 30 Minutes (traffic pending)
  • Porto Cervo walking tour - 3 Hours
  • Free time for lunch on your own / shopping - 2 Hours
  • Return to Olbia - 30 Minutes (traffic pending)

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 2 Write a review »

  0 of 0 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location- Olbia Saturday, August 30, 2025
Reviewer: Martha H from Port Charlotte , FL  
The tour guide we had , Pat, was wonderful and we enjoyed the tour very much! Soon I will be reaching out to you regarding our 2026 trip. Thanks, for reaching outto us.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Olbia Thursday, October 31, 2024
Reviewer: David K from Silver Spring, MD  
I just wanted to commend you on a job very well done on our cruise vacation excursions. All the drivers and guides were really excellent and we got to see much more than the people on the big bus tours. We will certainly recommend your service to others.

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