Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique

4.59

4.6(27 reviews)

4 hours

Portuguese, English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the Moorish influences by visiting the city of Silves and Monchique in a comfortable minivan.

We embark to Silves, the old capital of the Algarve, accompanied POR experienced guides who will share with you all your knowledge about the region, from traditions, history, culture and beautiful landscapes to its castle, from the century. XI, one of the Moor fortifications of the Algarve. It will be possible at the visit its interior and still at the stop in silves its Cathedral built in the mid-15th century.

One of the ex-libris of the tour ON we will begin the climbing the mountain DE Monchique, visit its Caldas de Monchique, famous POR its waters and green vegetation.

The climb to the highest point of the Algarve, the Foia DE Monchique with its 902 m DE altitude and a complete view of the Algarve ON DE can be stunned by its landscape which is ideal for a good photograph of memory.

Excursion also counts with local trade visit, on DE we can taste the local medronho aguardente.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Silves

Visit the city of Silves, the former Moorish capital. Al-Shilb was the city of Silves during Muslim rule. After several attempts to win back the city from the Muslims, only in 1242, D. Paio Peres Correia finally won it back to the Portuguese. In Silves we will have the opportunity to visit the Castle and its Cathedral.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Castelo de Silves

Castelo de Silves most beautiful example of Islamic military architecture in the country. The first fortifications built at the Castle of Silves may have originated in the Roman period.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Tour Silves and Monchique at 9 am

Duration: 4 hours minivan

What‘s Included

Proof DE regional licor

WiFi on board

Driver / Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance to the Castle of Silves - €2.80 per person

Collection Service DE

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.59

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour of Silves and Monchique.
Noel A,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Driver/guide was very friendly and provided lots of information on the history of the area, the industries and the agriculture. Only my wife and I on the tour. Highly recommended.
Views didn’t disappoint
Dena V,Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We did this tour and we were the only ones on it. It was great. We saw some gems of Portugal. So I know some reviews said don’t waste money and drive yourself but honestly you could not enjoy the landscape and views. It was actually one of the better tours I have taken since in Portugal. Sergio was very knowledgeable and friendly. Since it was just us he told us to take our time. We even had a glass of wine and enjoyed the view
Fun!!!
Fatoumata S,May 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was very nice, kind, and with a strong knowlege. Always with the smiling, we spent a nice day with sergio. Stay as u are.
Great Sierra trip
peterjI5223RI,Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took jeep tour into the Monchique Sierra using the side and logging roads [Nature Tours ?]. Fabulous. Pristine forest, isolated farmhouses and homes, olive and cork orchards, yellow and white [Esteva] flowered bushes everywhere. Steep winding roads up to Monchique and then to the top [3000 feet] where there is a NATO com centre and a 360 degree panorama to the coast and the sierra.
Lovely tour with a great guide
Adrian D,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great tour with Sergio .. he made the tour so interesting . He was so friendly , funny and informative . The villages were pretty and set high in the mountains . Unfortunately the view was spoiled by the cloudy weather . I loved seeing the storks and their large nests high on the telegraph poles .
A good trip
Loretta G,Sep 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thi is a very interesting trip. Wonderful views. Available and nice guide. Punctuality. Tour really to recommend.
Traumatic experience!
Tina B,Sep 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00
Absolutely horrendous trip. Its was all going fine until the drive home. Our driver fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the road into on coming traffic. We had to wake him in a panic to get onto our own side avoiding an accident. We asked him was he ok, was he falling asleep. He said he was fine. He continued to veer to the left for the whole trip back on the motorway crossing the line and then pulling back into his own lane. He also pulled out in front of car. We got out once we were within walking distance of our hotel. The tour company issued a full refund when we contacted them, which we appreciate but have not contacted us since offering any explanation for what happened. To say we were traumatised is an understatement.
Wonderful Day Trip
Amy J,Jun 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Breath taking views of Slives Castle, Storks nesting and tending their young. Friendly knowledgable tour guide who made you feel comfortable.
Tour half day
Afra T,May 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a cloudy day so an ideal day for a trip. Definitely worth it. It lasted just over four hours, totally beautiful.
Great!
Jorge N,Apr 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice trip. Sergio was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. We definitely recommend it. We had just the right time at every stop to enjoy it.