Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

4.8 (4 reviews) Albufeira, Portugal
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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Algarve's medieval charm can be found in its first capital: Silves!

Between walls, legends and landscapes, we go from the castle to the market, from the castle to the cathedral, always between tradition and culture.
The current capital of Orange is shrouded in legends and tales such as that of the Muslim princess who fell madly in love with the Christian warrior.
With one of the largest and most important medieval castles in the Algarve, Silves is a must-see.
A must-see, the castle, built under Arab rule, protected the city and allowed control of the region when it was conquered by King Sancho I and Count Afonso II from the Moors. Visit the imposing cathedral and the rich surrounding market.

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at designated areas between Armação de Pera, Albufeira and Vilamoura.
  • All our guests are fully insured.
  • Baby seats and highchairs available free of charge.
  • On this tour we have the option of lunch in a traditional restaurant with a surcharge of 25€ (cash only) which must be handed to the driver at the start of the tour.
  • Entrance to the castle and cathedral is not included.

What to expect

  1. Castelo de Silves
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We'll visit one of Algarve's main medieval castles.
    The visit inside the castle is not included. Prices at this time start at 2.80€.
  2. 30m
    A visit inside the cathedral is not included. The price at the moment is €1.50.
  3. Mercado Municipal de Silves
    30m
    Visit Silves' rich market and discover local products.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off from your acomodation in Albufeira town centre.

Pick-up and drop-off services outside central Albufeira will incur an additional charge of €5, which must be paid to the driver in cash.

For pick-ups and drop-offs outside Albufeira, the price is on request.

The pick up location must be confirmed with us at least 24 hours before departure, so that we can indicate the pick up time.

If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
  • If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
  • This tour is not off road, therefore, the vehicle used to take this tour will be a Mercedes with air conditioning for greater customer comfort.
  • We may change this program due to bad weather conditions for safety reasons.
  • Children will be required to present an identification document to verify their age. Under our laws, the applicable age range mandates the use of age-appropriate safety seats.

Cancellation policy

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

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