Full Day Guided Tour Historical Algarve Finest
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Start the tour after being picked up from the Albufeira area. First historical visit is the old Moorish capital of Silves, with its amazing castle and well preserved cathedral and learn about its history. From Silves we continue our journey toward the Monchique mountains, this by roads where the big buses can’t go and therefore possible to enjoy amazing views over the Algarve’s coastline and Monchique’s beautiful nature. Next visit is the historical city Lagos, from where the Portuguese age of discovery began under the command of prince Henry the navigator. Here you have various options like lunch, visiting museums or just exploring its old town and admiring the historical sites. In the afternoon we continue our journey towards Cape Saint Vincent also known as the End of the World before the discovery of the new world. This is the most south western tip of our mainland Europe where you can enjoy amazing views of the beautiful cliffs where land meets the Atlantic ocean.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Albufeira
This is where we will start the tour heading to the city of Silves and we will explain you what you will see during the day.
Silves
Explore Silves city, the first capital of the region of the Algarve.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/Guide
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
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Full Day Guided Tour Historical Algarve Finest
Pickup included
Reviews
372 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating, cultural experience.
Dorothy H,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From beginning to end this trip ticks every box for those who want to discover new places and learn historical information about the Algarve and its creation. Mario was amazing with his knowledge and overblown personality. The experience was incredible. This was my 3rd time on this trip and every time I see new places and learn more. My daughter was with me - I usually solo travel. She was as amazed and delighted as I was. This is the first time I have seen the Algarve in cooler temperatures and recovering from the storms, so it was a completely different experience, but just as interesting. I highly recommend this tour and the company Alsafari. I will most definitely return again.
Magnificent Day with Benny
Barbara S,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Benny gave us a wonderful day, sharing the history of the Algarve and Portugal. We visited the Silves Castle, some of the countryside, Lagos, and the stunning views at Ferol do Cabo de Sao Vincente. He finished our trip by taking us to another cliff viewing spot where we could watch para sailors flying in the wind...it was a magnificent day!
A great day
Edwina B,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Tour Guide was very informative, respectful and reliable. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered our questions thoroughly. If you interested in learning about historic Algarve this is a great tour to take.
Excellent tour!!!
Roselyne C,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience!! Great way to see many places: Silves Castle, Monchique, Cape Saint Vincent, and Lagos. Mario was an awesome tour guide!! Highly knowledgeable in history, he made this tour fun, interesting and went out of his way to make your day amazing. Excellent guide!! Thank-you Mario! We saw so much and learnt so much! This tour is so worth doing!! You are missing out on a unique experience if you take a bus tour. This was a small group van tour. Worth the money!
A lovely day out touring...
Daniel W,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely day out touring the Algarve. You visit a few places that you probably normally wouldn't come across. Amazing views. Great guide.
Nice tour, great guide.
Larry S,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all, we were fortunate to have Benny as our guide. He knew Portugal's history thoroughly and made it relevant to the places we visited.
Fantastic
Magdalena S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was truly one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. The Historical Algarve tour was exceptionally well organised and brought the region’s rich past to life in the most engaging way. What really made the experience outstanding was our guide Benny. Incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and funny, he shared fascinating historical facts, local stories, and cultural insights that you simply wouldn’t get from a guidebook. Every stop felt meaningful, and his ability to connect history with modern Algarve made the experience both educational and enjoyable. The pace of the trip was perfect, allowing plenty of time to explore, ask questions, and really take in the surroundings. From historic towns to hidden gems, each location was explained in detail and with genuine enthusiasm. If you’re visiting the Algarve and want to truly understand its history, culture, and character, I cannot recommend this tour enough. A fantastic experience from start to finish, made unforgettable by an exceptional guide.
I would recommend this...
Catherine F,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I would recommend this tour to any one wanting to see more of the western Algarve.. The tour guide, Andre was prompt and knowledgeable about the area. We were a small group so he was able to answer all our questions. It was a long day but we particularly enjoyed Lagos and the “. End of the World”.
Great experience, our...
David R,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, our driver was very friendly and informative and flexible with timings and what we did.
A Hidden Gem
Franca G,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This all day tour of the Algarve is a not to be missed gem. There is lots of interesting information given about the area and the guests are also given free time to explore on their own- a nice balance between guided and independent travel. Our tour guide Andre was very fluent in English and did a wonderful job of switching from English for the majority of the guests and speaking in Spanish for 2 of the guests on the tour. We highly recommend this tour with Andre.
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