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Cagliari: San Benedetto Market Food Tour with Tastings
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Overview
Let's go to the San Benedetto's Market in Cagliari! This is a tasty food tour. You'll walk through Cagliari's big market and try yummy local foods. It's a great way to meet the people who live here and see what they buy every day. Tourists also like to visit and be part of the fun, noisy, and good-smelling market.
San Benedetto's Market is one of the biggest markets in Italy. It has two floors filled with food. Downstairs, you'll see lots of fish. Upstairs, there are fruits, veggies, meats, and cheeses. You can talk to the people who sell the food, like the fish sellers, butchers, and cheese makers. You'll also learn about Sardinian food traditions.
The tour ends with a cheese tasting. You'll get to try different cheeses from the market. The market will be in a new building in March 2025 because the old market is getting fixed up. But it's still close by! 
Highlights
Meet Local Food Sellers: Talk to the people who sell fish, meat, and cheese at the market.
Taste Sardinian Cheese: Try different kinds of cheese from the market.
Learn About Local Food: Discover how Sardinians make and eat their food.
See a Big Italian Market: Explore one of the biggest food markets in Italy with two levels of food.
Sentiment Analysis
Most visitors had a great time exploring the market with the guide, tasting local foods, and learning about Sardinian culture.
Customers loved seeing the fresh food and learning about local dishes.
Many enjoyed tasting the cheeses and wine.
The guide was friendly and knew a lot about the market.
Visitors felt they learned more with a guide than on their own.
Some visitors expected a different experience compared to other markets.
The market can be crowded.
The Journey
San Benedetto's Market (New Location)
Cagliari’s most important market, now located in a new, modern structure (as of March 18, 2025) while the original location undergoes a 2-year renovation. Though temporary, this location continues to offer a lively and colorful environment where locals and tourists gather. The market is filled with pleasant sounds and scents, creating an immersive experience.
Ground Floor (New Market Location)
The ground floor is entirely dedicated to fishmongers, featuring a wide array of fresh seafood. Here, you can meet local fishmongers and observe the daily routines of the market.
First Floor (New Market Location)
The first floor houses fruit and veg departments, meats, cheese, and delis. This is where you will find a selection of local products and meet the merchants specializing in these goods.
Cheese Tasting Stand (New Market Location)
Conclude your visit with a gourmet tasting of cheeses at one of the market’s stands, sampling some of the finest Sardinian cheeses available.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes tasty snacks at the San Benedetto market. It does not include other food or drinks not specified. The meetup point is at the market. Get ready to meet local merchants and taste local cheeses.
Hot Tip
Wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking around the market. Also, come hungry so you can enjoy all the food samples!
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