Full-day guided tour of the western Algarve by private minibus
Excursions & day trips

Full-day guided tour of the western Algarve by private minibus

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
from
£80.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This is your private minibus tour of the western Algarve's cultural hotspots
  • You'll delve into the history of Lagos on a guided tour and learn about Henry the Navigator
  • There are inspiring and imaginative coastal rock formations to spot at Ponta da Piedade
  • Cape St Vincent is Europe's most south-westerly point, so get your camera handy for striking views
  • Your local guide will lead the way with their expert knowledge about the Algarve and its culture
What to expect

This VIP tour is big on sightseeing. You'll discover the rock formations of Ponta da Piedade and enjoy a guided tour of Lagos. Rounding off the experience is Cape St Vincent – the Algarve's most westerly point. Tiago, one of our expert local guides, says "the Algarve area of Portugal has two main draws – its coastline and its sightseeing scene. Most people fall for the beaches, which is understandable given how gorgeous they are, but there are loads of cultural hotspots we'll show you on this tour. During our stop in Lagos, for example, you'll learn about the region's darker side at what used to be one of Europe's first slave markets.”

Your tour kicks off at Ponta da Piedade for a photo opportunity of the Algarve's unique coastal rock formations. You'll see the arches and pillars – some of which have nicknames like ‘the elephant' and ‘the cathedral' – which have been sculpted over thousands of years by coastal erosion.

Next up is Lagos. You'll kick things off her with a guided walking tour that takes in Praça do Infante, where you'll see Henry the Navigator's statue and learn about his exploration of the African coast. You'll also visit the Church of St Antonio and have some free time for lunch, shopping or exploring. Last but not least, you can snap a few selfies at Cape St Vincent. Also known as the ‘end of the world', it's the south-westernmost point in Europe.

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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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  • Mofarben

    From Germany - February 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Viele Informationen, nette Ansprache und ein schönes Erlebnis trotz schlechtem Wetter

  • Kathrin

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • MW

    From Switzerland - August 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Auszeit

    From Germany - July 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der ganze Ausflug war rundum super organisiert und ein großes Dankeschön an den tollen Guide Michael er hat uns viel über Portugal erzählt.

  • Frank

    From Germany - June 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tolle Tour, sehr informativ an einer phantastischen Küste

  • Sigi

    From Germany - May 2022

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Netter Guide, der auf die Wünsche der Gruppe eingegangen ist

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