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Top 15 Tours in Olbia

27 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Good tours in Olbia fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - What the 1.5-hour itinerary feels like
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Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

1.Golfo Aranci: Eco-Friendly Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,846 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Set out from Golfo Aranci in a small zodiac with a captain and guide, often including team members such as Andrea, Alessia, Maui, or Sabina. Cruise toward Figarolo island and its fish farm, where bottlenose dolphins have gathered for more than ten years. Expect a 1.5-hour trip, drinks, multilingual commentary, and striking coastal views.

“Great trip, we saw lots of dolphins and other sea life. Also super views of the cliffs and caves which are inaccessible from the land.”

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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat - Starting from Palau or La Maddalena
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Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

2.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,710 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard an Elena Tour boat from Palau or La Maddalena, visiting Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, and La Maddalena town. You can swim from the boat, relax on Cala Corsara’s white sand, shop in the Caruggi, and buy Sardinian food and drinks onboard. Multilingual guides and smartphone audio commentary are available.

“Omg, it was amazing, most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen..”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat - Starting in Palau and getting aboard
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From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

3.From Palau: La Maddalena Islands Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,414 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard the Navetta Sea Star exploring Sardinia’s La Maddalena archipelago. You’ll stop at Spargi and Santa Maria, photograph Budelli’s Spiaggia Rosa, and either swim near Caprera’s Cala Coticcio or visit La Maddalena town, depending on the day. A multilingual guide explains the islands, and food is available to buy on board.

“THE MADDALENA ARCHIPELAGO IS A DREAM LOCATION. The cruise, however, does not rise to expectations due to the high crowds on the ship and on the islands and beaches visited. Bad lunch. Very friendly staff. I think a better choice would be a small boat, with fewer people, even at a higher price”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Day Tour by Boat - Check-in at Palau and the early-seat question
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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Day Tour by Boat

4.From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,291 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard Petagus exploring Sardinia’s La Maddalena Archipelago. Swim at Cala Corsara and Budelli’s natural pools, view the protected Pink Beach from the water, and wander La Maddalena town. An English and Italian speaking crew, onboard snacks, and a well-planned route make this a practical first look at the islands.

“A fantastic trip! Great value and some absolutely amazing places!”

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Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif - Starting at Spiaggia dei Baracconi
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Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

5.Golfo Aranci: Kayak Tour with Dolphins and Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,731 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $53

Paddle from Spiaggia dei Baracconi with marine biologist guides such as Marco, Emmanuel, Maria, and Vincent. You’ll kayak toward Cala Moresca and Figarolo, snorkel among fish and sea urchins, watch for dolphins near a sea fish farm, then enjoy Sardinian snacks and drinks on the island. The route changes with sea conditions.

“Marco & Marco were excellent guides, they told you lots about the local area & marine life. They were lots of fun & really engaging. Snorkelling was great, the aperitif was lovely & we did see a dolphin. Would absolutely recommend you do this , a great family memory.”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta - Boarding the red Jasmine 3 in Palau
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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

6.From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,510 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard the red Jasmine 3 from Palau, visiting Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi, and La Maddalena. You get beach time, swimming stops, live commentary in Italian and English, and pasta with mussels and prawns. Maurizio, Luca, and the crew may add a little karaoke to the ride home.

“I recommend having a boat trip with Nautica Jasmine, it was so great trip with amazing crew and delicious pasta! Grazie mille!”

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La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau - La Maddalena town and its narrow streets
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La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau

7.La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,064 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about seven hours aboard a spacious boat from Palau, visiting La Maddalena town, Cala Corsara, Budelli’s natural pools, and Cala Santa Maria. You’ll have time for swims, photos, shopping, and an optional onboard meal. The multilingual smartphone audio guide adds background without constant loudspeaker commentary.

“Whilst queuing it did feel as though the boat would be too cramped for everyone but it was actually ok. The crew said the boat accommodates 200 people but they only book for 150 for comfort. We managed to sit everywhere during the day as they don’t allow people to save seats which is great. After stopping at La Maddalena (a short 10/15 minute boat ride from Palau) we went onto Cala Corsara which is stunning. After that we went to Cala Santa Maria which for us was too long a stop (nothing to do and straight after a previous beach stop). Great stop for swimming after that before sailing…”

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From Palau: 4 stops boat tour to La Maddalena archipelago - Starting at Palau and crossing to Budelli
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From Palau: 4 stops boat tour to La Maddalena archipelago

8.From Palau: 4 stops boat tour to La Maddalena archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,028 reviews · from $65

Spend a full day aboard the Lady Luna 3, built in 2025, cruising from Palau to Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, and La Maddalena. Swim in clear water, see Spiaggia Rosa from the sea, enjoy time on quiet beaches, and stroll La Maddalena town. Live commentary is available in English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

“Visiting key spots in the La Maddalena Archipelago. Perfect stops! Very well organized. We didn’t get the lunch-suggest byoL.”

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Boat Tour La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau - Palau check-in and the 10:30 departure
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Boat Tour La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau

9.Boat Tour La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 994 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about seven hours aboard the Sea Star from Palau, visiting Spargi, Santa Maria, Budelli’s Pink Beach, and Porto della Madonna. Depending on the day, you’ll swim off Caprera at Cala Coticcio or explore La Maddalena town. Live commentary, toilets, food, and drinks are available onboard.

“The tour is really good and takes you to three stops. We did two beaches and swim stop, we were the first boat to arrive so we had space on the beaches and in the waters. There is lunch served at cost 8 euro approx really good pasta and there is drinks available. Boat had about 50 people. I enjoyed it as a solo traveller and the crew were there to help, especially when I got stung by a jellyfish. I had a good time”

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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Leaving Olbia and crossing toward Capo Ceraso
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Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

10.Sardegna: Tavolara Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 921 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Join Oltremare Charter from Olbia for a four-hour small-group cruise around Tavolara and Molara. You will swim at white-sand beaches, snorkel with fish, see the Ulisse Ear Cave, and enjoy drinks plus Sardinian snacks. Guides including Antonio, Francesco, and Giovanni adjust the route when weather changes.

“Great value for money. Our guide francesco was Great and looked after us throughout. The different areas you go to are beautiful clear waters and you get plenty of time there to snorkel /swim up to the beaches. Would do again. Highly recommend”

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From Palau or La Maddalena: Archipelago Sailing Ship Tour - Budelli and the protected Spiaggia Rosa
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From Palau or La Maddalena: Archipelago Sailing Ship Tour

11.From Palau or La Maddalena: Archipelago Sailing Ship Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 903 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Join a multilingual crew, including guide Letizia on many departures, for a seven-hour motorsailer trip around Budelli, Santa Maria, and Spargi. You’ll see Spiaggia Rosa from the water, swim from the boat, reach beaches by tender, and buy pasta, crepes, drinks, or bring your own lunch.

“We enjoyed it, the only downside was the guide, I dont think she enjoys her job …., the english translation was 10% of the italian, the spanish was for who ?, on the back of the boat you could not hear anything anyhow. Then again I would go again, even without a guide.”

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Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour with Stops - Starting at Palau and settling in on board
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Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour with Stops

12.Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Comfort Boat Tour with Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 806 reviews · from $66

Spend about seven hours sailing from Palau through La Maddalena National Park aboard a modern boat limited to 80 passengers. Swim at Spargi and Santa Maria, jump from the boat into Budelli’s clear natural pools, view Spiaggia Rosa, and stroll La Maddalena’s old town. A multilingual guide speaks Italian, English, Spanish, and French.

“Very nice choice of beaches!! Amazing. We also really liked the top roof of the boat!”

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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo - Isola di Figarolo: the first swim and snorkel stop
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Olbia: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

13.Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Boat Tour near Figarolo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Set out from Olbia with a skipper such as Antonio, Francesco, or Giovanni aboard an 8.5-meter inflatable boat limited to 10 people. Search for wild bottlenose dolphins near Figarolo, swim among colorful fish, visit caves and cliffs, and enjoy Sardinian mini pizzas, snacks, and drinks.

“Antonio was a great guide, we leatned about the islands& he took us to the good snorkeling spots & we had front row seats for watching the dolphins. Highly recommend!”

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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour - Molara’s natural pools are the strongest swimming stop
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Olbia: Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

14.Tavolara and Molara Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 667 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

From Olbia, a two-person crew takes you by zodiac to the Chrisso shipwreck, Molara’s natural pools, Tavolara, and Punta Spalmatore. Expect four hours of swimming, snorkeling, views, drinks, and a light snack. Guides speak Italian, English, French, and Spanish, and marine biologists may lead the water sessions.

“We had a great experience during the trip with Andrea and Giorgio. They were halpful and made the trip even better. The trip itself was great and we can fully recomend it.”

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Olbia: Gallura Winery Guided Tour with Tasting - The vineyard walk and Gallura scenery
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Olbia: Gallura Winery Guided Tour with Tasting

15.Gallura Winery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 451 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $61

Visit Cantina Murales near Olbia for a 90-minute family-run tour of the vineyard, winery, and barrel cellar. Guides such as Greta and Arianna explain local wine traditions before you taste three wines with Sardinian snacks. The visit also includes time with rescued donkeys, goats, chickens, dogs, and other animals.

“We had such an amazing evening at the winery. Thank you so much for showing us around. We loved the animals and the wine was absolutely beautiful, we had to stay and try more afterwards. Thank you again for being so welcoming, we will definitely be back”

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New in Tours in Olbia

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★ 5.0Boat tour to Tavolara Park with Aperitif and DrinksFrom $147187 reviews
★ 5.0Boat tour to watch Dolphins and snorkeling206 reviews
★ 5.0Golfo Aranci: Small group Kayak tour with Aperitif &dolphinsFrom $58253 reviews
★ 4.7From Palau: La Maddalena Cruise with Lunch & Drinks186 reviews
★ 4.8From Palau/La Maddalena: All inclusive Yacht Tour191 reviews

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