Algarve Food Tour in the Vineyard

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the authentic flavours of the Algarve through a gastronomic journey connecting local territory, products, & culinary tradition.

First, choose your option to start the tour.

Option 1: Vineyard Experience. Enjoy a guided visit to a local wine estate and learn about Algarve terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions, as well as local fruit trees.

Option 2: Municipal Market Experience. Explore a traditional market and discover fresh local ingredients and their role in Algarve cuisine.

The experience continues at the Algarve Gourmet tasting room overlooking the vineyards.

Enjoy a gastronomic lunch with six regional tapas and a signature dessert, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients from local producers.

The meal is paired with two glasses of estate wine, followed by a tasting of Portuguese fortified wine.

Dietary requirements can be accommodated upon prior request according to pricing.

Options

Portimão Private Transport

Pick-up departures from Portimão and Alvor areas.
Pickup included

Porches Private Transport

Pick-up departures from Porches, Armação de Pêra, Salgados and Galé areas.
Pickup included

Lagos Private Transport

Pick-up departures from Lagos and Praia da Luz areas.
Pickup included

Albufeira Private Transport

Pick-up departures from Albufeira and Olhos D'Água areas.
Pickup included

Carvoeiro Private Transport

Pick-up departures from Carvoeiro, Ferragudo and Lagoa areas.
Pickup included

Vilamoura Private Transport

Pick-up departures from Quarteira, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and Vale de Lobo areas.
Pickup included

What's included

Optional drinks: Must be chosen when booking
Water
Guided visit to a vineyard (Option 1), or municipal market (Option 2)
Experience available in Portuguese, English and Spanish
Tasting of 1 Portuguese fortified wine
Experienced local hosts and guides
Optional private transport (for private tours)
2 glasses of estate wine
Introduction to Algarve gastronomy and Mediterranean diet
Gastronomic lunch with 6 regional tapas and 1 signature dessert

Alternative menus for food restrictions or alergies: 15€pp for each tapa changed, payable at site
Additional food or drinks
Transport (optional)
Tips

What to expect

30m · Admission ticket included

This is the Option 1 to start this experience (the default one).
In the Vineyard Experience, participants visit a local wine estate where they are introduced to Algarve Gourmet and its story, while learning about the Algarve terroir, regional grape varieties, and the winemaking methods that define Algarve wines.
During the visit, traditional fruit trees are also presented, highlighting their historical importance in the region’s diet and local economy.
Mercado Municipal de Portimao
30m

This is the Option 2 to start this experience. If you prefer to start the tour in the market, please let us know.
In the Municipal Market Experience, the tour begins among stalls of fresh produce and local producers. This moment allows guests to discover the ingredients that form the foundation of Algarve cuisine and better understand the strong relationship between agriculture, seasonality, and gastronomy.
2h · Admission ticket included

The tour culminates in the Algarve Gourmet tasting room overlooking the vineyard, where participants enjoy a gastronomic lunch consisting of six regional tapas and a signature dessert.

The dishes are prepared live in a showcooking format, using fresh seasonal ingredients and paired with estate wines.

Led by local hosts passionate about Algarve gastronomy and culture, the Algarve Vineyard Food Tour experience offers a true immersion in the flavours, landscape, and identity of the region.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Upon arrival, please enter the gate and go to the main house.

The guides will be identified with Algarve Gourmet signage or clothing.

End point

Upon arrival, please enter the gate and go to the main house.

The guides will be identified with Algarve Gourmet signage or clothing.

Pickup details

Pickup from the following locations is only available on specific days and times. Please check the pickup availability before booking. We will not be responsible for incorrect pickup selections.

Thursday to Monday

Private Tours Departure Pickup:
- Carvoeiro, Ferragudo and Lagoa: 9am
- Portimão and Alvor: Morning: 9:15am
- Porches, Armação de Pêra, Galé, and Salgados: 8:50am
- Albufeira and Olhos D’Água: 8:45am
- Lagos and Praia da Luz: 8:45am
- Vilamoura, Quarteira, Vale de Lobo, and Quinta do Lago: 8:30am

Return Pickup: 1pm

Vehicle Type: Car / Minivan
Vehicle Capacity: Up to 8 passengers

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour start option: When booking, please state your choice between a guided vineyard visit (Option 1) or a municipal market visit (Option 2).
Alternative menus for dietary restrictions or allergies: When booking, please inform us of any dietary requirements in your group. You may contact us to view the fixed menu. Alternative menus are available for an additional €15 per person for each tapa changed, payable on site.
Optional drinks: When booking, please let us know how many guests do not drink wine and choose one alternative for those: fresh lemonade, juice of the day, sparkling water, or still water.

Cancellation policy

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

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