Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

Duration45m - 1h 15m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Embark on a self-guided walking tour through Faro’s Old Town, where Moorish influences, maritime legends, and ghostly tales come alive. Trace the city’s resilient spirit as you explore centuries-old streets, grand arches, and sunlit plazas.

• Hear the heroic story of a WWII bomber lost at sea
• Walk through Largo da Sé’s historic charm
• Discover secrets of Igreja de São Pedro
• Stroll Faro Marina and uncover seafaring tales
• Learn how the Earl of Essex burned the city in 1596
• Encounter eerie legends and Faro’s hidden past
• Visit Arco do Repouso, tied to King Afonso III
• Explore Comur Faro, home to artisanal tinned fish

This atmospheric 45-minute tour is a hauntingly beautiful dive into Faro’s rich and mysterious past.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Arco Da Vila
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Stroll by one of Faro’s most iconic landmarks. Built in 1812, it has marked the entrance to Faro’s Old Town since Moorish times.
Se Catedral De Faro
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Pass by what was once a Roman temple, has endured invasions, earthquakes, and fires and was transformed into a cathedral in 1251 after the Christian Reconquista.
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Walk along what once was a crucial link to the sea, allowing fishermen, traders, and the odd smuggler to come and go.
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Catch a glimpse as you pass by a memorial to the fishermen who saved the lives of American airmen who crashed their bomber in the second world war.
Arc of Repouso
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Pass under the arch where a maiden supposedly cursed the area near the arch, vowing that those who rested there would never find true peace.
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Pass by this museum housed in a 1500s former convent and journey through Faro’s rich history.
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Walk past this statue, dedicated to King Afonso III who played a pivotal role in Faro’s history during the Christian Reconquest.
Jardim Manuel Bivar
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Walk through this beautiful garden, a space that has been a central part of the city of Faro for centuries.
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Pass by this historic church, named after a fisherman by trade and a prominent figure in early Christianity.
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Peek at the iconic chapel, lined with the skulls and bones of over 1,000 monks, carefully arranged into patterns, creating a haunting yet strangely beautiful display.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Arco da Vila, R. da Misericórdia 8, 8000-168 Faro, Portugal. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Chapel of Bones, Largo do Carmo 21, 8000-148 Faro, Portugal

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

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

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$11.99 per person

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