Tour Finder
  1. Home
  2. Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

4.75
4.8(4 reviews)
4 hours
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Mobile ticket
Gallery Main Image
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 4
Gallery Image 5
Show all 7 photos

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese
English
French
Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

The Algarve's medieval charm can be found in its first capital: Silves!

Between walls, legends and landscapes, we go from the castle to the market, from the castle to the cathedral, always between tradition and culture.

The current capital of Orange is shrouded in legends and tales such as that of the Muslim princess who fell madly in love with the Christian warrior.

With one of the largest and most important medieval castles in the Algarve, Silves is a must-see.

A must-see, the castle, built under Arab rule, protected the city and allowed control of the region when it was conquered by King Sancho I and Count Afonso II from the Moors. Visit the imposing cathedral and the rich surrounding market.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.

If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.

This tour is not off road, therefore, the vehicle used to take this tour will be a Mercedes with air conditioning for greater customer comfort.

We may change this program due to bad weather conditions for safety reasons.

What To Expect

1

Castelo de Silves

We'll visit one of Algarve's main medieval castles. The visit inside the castle is not included. Prices at this time start at 2.80€.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

A visit inside the cathedral is not included. The price at the moment is €1.50.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Pick-up and drop-off at designated areas between Armação de Pera, Albufeira and Vilamoura.

All our guests are fully insured.

Baby seats and highchairs available free of charge.

On this tour we have the option of lunch in a traditional restaurant with a surcharge of 25€ (cash only) which must be handed to the driver at the start of the tour.

Entrance to the castle and cathedral is not included.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.75

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3
1
0
0
0
  • An enjoyable and relaxed...

    Rosaleen G,Apr 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An enjoyable and relaxed trip to the city of Silves with its rich history, exploring the moorish castle, cathedral and market. We even got to enjoy a beautiful cafe and a beautiful scenic beach on the way back. Thanks Paulo, we really enjoyed it 😊😊

  • A great day in Algarve

    I6501GCjamieh,Jul 26, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    The tour was fascinating and our tour guide, Carla, was knowledgeable and was such a pleasure to spend the day with! We shopped, we learned, we ate, and really got to know the Algarve! A great tour company- thank you!!

  • Amazing experience!

    sophiecK8228RM,May 9, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour guide Carla Silva was amazing! Just me and the boyfriend and we saw so much of the Algarve, and she was so informative and interesting. A very likable character! Showed us so much and for our first time we were very impressed! Thank you so much x

    sophiecK8228RM's photo 1
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 2
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 3
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 4
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 5
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 6
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 7
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 8
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 9
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 10
    sophiecK8228RM's photo 11
  • Culture, fun and efficiency

    Valeria gore,Sep 28, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The booking experience was very clear and helpful. Pick up at the hotel is a clear plus for us. Amazing driver and guide, learned much about the culture and history and driving in a jeep is so much fun!

From
A$109.19
Free Cancel
Select Date & Pax
Check Availability
Check availability

Secure Checkout

  • messenger
  • whatpsapp
  • zalo
From
A$109.19
Check availability

Related Experiences

The Bowery Boys 19th Century NOHO Tour: Glamour, Greed, Money and Murder

The Bowery Boys 19th Century NOHO Tour: Glamour, Greed, Money and Murder

5.00
FromUS$50.00
Gothic District and Sagrada Familia Private Tour

Gothic District and Sagrada Familia Private Tour

5.00
From€380.00
Cruise to Kassiopi from Corfu

Cruise to Kassiopi from Corfu

5.00
From€63.00
Beverley Bites walking and tasting tour - the Full Feast

Beverley Bites walking and tasting tour - the Full Feast

5.00
From£65.00
Hiking Classic Tenerife

Hiking Classic Tenerife

5.00
From€63.00
The Ultimate Penfolds Magill Estate Wine & Underground Cellar Tour

The Ultimate Penfolds Magill Estate Wine & Underground Cellar Tour

5.00
FromA$298.00
A$238.40
Tokyo Private Tour With English Guide & Fully Customizable

Tokyo Private Tour With English Guide & Fully Customizable

5.00
From¥54,900
Bariloche Flavours Tasting Walking Tour

Bariloche Flavours Tasting Walking Tour

5.00
FromUS$100.00
US$100.00
Pompeii and Vesuvius Wine Experience from Rome

Pompeii and Vesuvius Wine Experience from Rome

5.00
From€820.00
Bromo Jeep's Tour

Bromo Jeep's Tour

5.00
The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour

The Haunting of Vancouver Film Tour

5.00
FromCA$55.00
Bacardi Island (Cayo Levantado) Day Pass

Bacardi Island (Cayo Levantado) Day Pass

5.00
FromUS$75.00

Operated by Zebra Safari Tours

A product of Trip Social Group

Australia: Pavel Australia Pty Ltd

Việt Nam: Công ty TNHH Trip Social

top-50

Winner - HO CHI MINH INNOVATIVE STARTUPS IN TOURISM 2022.

Quick links

Destinations

Contact us

  • zalo
  • whatpsapp
  • messenger
Travelling effortlessly, together

© 2026 Trip Social Group. All rights reserved. ABN 37 629 297 507

    Accepted Payment Methods

  • visa
  • visa
  • visa
  • jcb
  • paypal