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Full-day guided tour of the western Algarve by private minibus

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$112.00

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Language: German, English, French

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

It's a tour of the western Algarve's cultural hotspots by minibus
You'll delve into the history of Lagos on a guided tour and learn about Henry the Navigator
There are inspiring and imaginative coastal rock formations to spot at Ponta da Piedade
Cape St Vincent is Europe's most south-westerly point, so get your camera handy for striking views
Your local guide will lead the way with their expert knowledge about the Algarve and its culture

What to expect

Your tour kicks off at Ponta da Piedade for a photo opportunity of the Algarve's unique coastal rock formations. You'll see the arches and pillars – some of which have nicknames like ‘the elephant' and ‘the cathedral' – which have been sculpted over thousands of years by coastal erosion.

Next up is Lagos. You'll kick things off her with a guided walking tour that takes in Praça do Infante, where you'll see Henry the Navigator's statue and learn about his exploration of the African coast. You'll also visit the Church of St Antonio and have some free time for lunch, shopping or exploring. Last but not least, you can snap a few selfies at Cape St Vincent. Also known as the ‘end of the world', it's the south-westernmost point in Europe.

What's included

Transport
Guide

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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From United States of America - July 2025

Traveled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der Guide (ein Holländer - Tom) war super nett und gesprächig. Hat uns viel erzählt. War sehr lustig und hat uns ein paar Ecken und Orte gezeigt, die ...
C
From United States of America - July 2025

Traveled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Lange Busfahrt zwischen den Stopps, ansonsten sehr schön.
Jens u. RITA Becker
From United States of America - May 2025

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr gute Tour mit 7 Personen. Der Fahrer Tom ist sehr lustig und hat uns alles super erklärt. Die Tour hat privaten Charakter und lohnt sich auf jede ...
May
From United States of America - May 2025

Traveled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Práchtige tour die je echt gedaan/gezien moet hebben !
Beate
From United States of America - May 2025

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Tom war ein toller Fahrer und er wusste jede Frage zu beantworten
Wolle
From United States of America - May 2025

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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