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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $126 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the essentials of Silves and Carvoeiro with a native, seasoned local guide—the perfect mix of guided insights and independent exploration!

    • Silves: Discover the ancient capital of the Algarve. After a guided 30-minute walking tour up to the iconic red castle (the largest in southern Portugal), enjoy dedicated free time to wander its historic streets and soak in the atmosphere at your own pace.

    • Carvoeiro: Explore this charming coastal village on your own. Discover the magnificent rock formations of Algar Seco, relax on the beautiful beach tucked in the centre of town, or sample local gastronomy.

    • Independent Exploration: Enjoy complete flexibility with dedicated personal time in both locations for self-guided wandering, shopping, or a relaxed break (details arranged on-site).

    • Local Insights: Learn insider stories about our rich history, culture, and cuisine shared by your native guide while driving comfortably between destinations.

    Also at your own speed!

Activity location

  • Silves
    • Silves, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa
    • 26 Rua do Município
    • 8200-916, Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

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Silves and Carvoeiro - The Essentials

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 9:30 A.M.
Price details
CA $125.84 x 2 AdultsCA $251.68
Total
Price is CA $251.68

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Native Local Guide
  • Exclusions
    Admission fees for monuments, museums, and other attractions

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Silves

  • 2h
Silves is a beautiful medieval town. It was the capital of the Algarve during the period of Arab rule and is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The town is dominated by its impressive red sandstone castle, which was built by the Moors in the 8th century and later fortified by the Christian kings during the Reconquista. Visitors can explore the castle and its walls, which offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The town's narrow, winding streets are lined with whitewashed houses and traditional shops selling local handicrafts and souvenirs. Other notable landmarks include the 13th-century Cathedral. The market is also a must-see.

Carvoeiro

  • 2h
Once, just a typical Algarve fishing village nestled in a valley and flanked by high limestone cliffs, Carvoeiro is now a popular, ever expanding resort town. That said the beach is still the focus of the town and this area retains much of its charm. Whitewashed, terracotta-tiled villas and cottages cling to the cliff sides forming a kind of amphitheatre with all eyes on Carvoeiro's prime asset - the beach.

Location

Activity location

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    Silves
    • Silves, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Vila Galé Cerro Alagoa
    • 26 Rua do Município
    • 8200-916, Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

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