Historical Algarve full-day guided tour from Albufeira
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Historical Algarve full-day guided tour from Albufeira

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
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£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
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Guided tour
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Travel through time to discover the history of the Algarve
  • Visit Silves, its Castle and Cathedral, and reach the heights of Fóia
  • Contemplate the Atlantic Ocean in Cabo São Vicente in Sagres and Ponta da Piedade
  • Learn more about the local culture first-hand
What to expect

In this tour, you'll travel through time to discover the history of the Algarve.

You'll start the day driving to Silves, visit its Castle - a real must-see - and the Silves Cathedral, a unique place full of ancient pieces that reveal the history of the region. You'll then proceed onward to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve region and of the Monchique mountain trail, in all its 902 meters of height. In the next stop, you'll visit Cabo São Vicente in Sagres, the Southwestern end of Continental Europe, and you'll admire the Fortaleza de Sagres, an essential military monument in the time of the discoveries.

You'll have spare time for lunch here, before moving to Lagos, where you will visit the city center. The last stop will be Ponta da Piedade, to contemplate the outstanding rock formations on top of the Atlantic Ocean.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from the Albufeira area. Please leave your contact information at checkout to be reached directly by the supplier and arrange the pick-up.
What to remember
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended
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Provider
Alsafari Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.8/5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Having gruff Beni as our guide was brilliant, despite his cold, he was enthusiastic and informative. It's great to see some cultural significance to ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Pablo our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience comfortable and enjoyable

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Ireland - April 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I found the tour very insightful and the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time exploring the history of the Algarve and felt ...

  • Dave H

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great trip enjoyable from start to finish. Driver and guide was brilliant really informative and friendly and great driver. Highly recommend trip to a ...

  • SW

    From Germany - August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der Ausflug war ein wunderschöner Tag mit tollen Stops und vielen Informationen, die wir von unseren super Guide Benni bekommen haben. Der Ausflug ist ...

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