Guided Tours

Historic and Cultural Tour of Western Algarve

Albufeira historic buildings and cobblestone streets on Western Algarve tour.

Albufeira historic buildings and cobblestone streets on Western Algarve guided tour.

Guided tour group exploring historic architecture in Western Algarve, Portugal.

On this tour, learn about the histories of Silves and Lagos and tour the beautiful locations of Monchique and Sagres with the convenience of hotel transfers.

Highlights

Enjoy the convenience of hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle while learning about the history and culture of the Western Algarve with the help of a local expert.
While visiting the lovely cities of Monchique and Sagres, see nature in all its splendor as the little establishment nestles in the middle of mountains and lakes.
Take a tour of the quaint, tranquil towns of Silves and Lagos, which are renowned for their rich history, architecture, way of life, beaches, and rocky outcroppings.
Admire the inside of the golden church of Santo António before making your way to the “end of the world” which is the southwesternmost point in continental Europe.
Fun Fact: The Algarve is home to one of the world's strongest alcoholic beverages, five Michelin-starred chefs from Portugal, and the biggest man-made reef structure in the world, which is constructed of four sunken decommissioned battleships.

Inclusions

Professional guide in English and Portuguese
Hotel/ nearby location transfers
Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

Meal inclusions
Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Start your journey towards Silves from Albufeira as a professional driver picks you up from your hotel or a nearby location of your choice. The vehicle is conveniently air-conditioned and offers comfort on your way to sit back and enjoy the beautiful sites all around you.

Algarve

Silves is one of the oldest cities of the Western Algarve which was once the capital city. It houses the oldest church and the largest castle in Algarve. The town is popular for its rich past and the most well-preserved castle from medieval times which aligns well with the summer medieval festival. Spend an hour in the town hitting the highlights of this charming town.

Monchique

Move on to the Monchique, popular for its range of mountains and healing hot springs. Meet unending panoramic sceneries all around you. The town and its magical healing water were first discovered by the Romans. Explore the town and its natural treasures for another full hour before you move to Lagos.

Lagos

Lakes or Lagos in Portuguese is the place of the most stunning beaches and rocky formations with steep cliffs. There is no other city in the Algarve that comes even close to the rare beauty of this place. The drama in nature is what makes this place a popular attraction. It is popular for its idyllic seaside setting. At Lagos, visit sites such as the golden church of Santo António, a 15th-century slave market, the old town, and the fortress.

Sagres

The last stop you would make is at the ‘end of the world’ or commonly known as Sagres, the southwesternmost point of continental Europe. Marvel at the spectacular views of the coast, rock formations, and lighthouse before making your way back to Albufeira.

Know Before You Go

Timings

Sun, Tue, Thu, and Fri: 8:30am

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.