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Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Algarve with Hotel Pick-Up

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Discover the flavors and traditions of the Algarve on this private guided tour of the Barrocal region. Visit a cork factory, a local bakery, the São Brás Ethnographic Museum, Salir, and the beautiful village of Alte.

Highlights

Explore the inland Algarve, specifically the area known as Barrocal, on this day-long private guided tour.
See São Brás de Alportel, admire the local architecture, learn the secrets of cork production and see ancient costumes at the Ethnographic Museum.
Try the carob bread, almond, and honey cakes at a local bakery renowned for its traditional produce.
Visit Salir and see the ruins of its ancient castle and last but not least, stroll in the small alleys of Alte.
Did you know? Alte, a village in the northwest hills of Loulé, is renowned for its picturesque scenery and typical Algarvian town charm. Its distinctive feature is the Algarvian lace chimneys, indicative of its possible Arab heritage.

Inclusions

Guided tour
Hotel pick-ups from select places only
Taxes
Entrance to the Cork factory
Entrance fees to the Costume Museum
Entrance to Salir Castle

Exclusions

Audio guide
Meal inclusions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Visit São Brás de Alportel, the Cork factory, and a Local Bakery

Embark on a journey of discovery of the inland Algarve, specifically the area known as Barrocal. This full-day private guided tour will take you on a sensory adventure, awaken your curiosity and leave you wanting more. Start our day tour in the quaint town of São Brás de Alportel, a charming small town that exemplifies the typical Algarvian architecture and way of life. Here, you will visit a cork factory and learn the secrets of cork production. Next, visit a bakery renowned for its local produce - carob bread, almond, and honey cakes. These delicacies will surely awaken your taste buds! You will also visit the fascinating São Brás Ethnographic Museum and see the ancient costumes.

Wander the Streets of Salir and Alte

Continue to Salir, a picturesque village where you can see the ruins of the ancient castle and its walls. Enjoy a stroll through the cobblestone streets and immerse yourself in the historic ambiance. The last stop is at one of the most beautiful villages in the Algarve, Alte. Here, you will have ample time to wander through the charming small alleys, see the whitewashed houses with their lace chimneys and enjoy the peaceful calm that is so typical of this region. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants (not included in the tour price).

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The activity is available in English and Portuguese.
Hotel pick-up is available from Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Praia da Galé, Armação de Pêra, Carvoeiro, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, and Alvor.

Timings

Mon and Fri: 9am

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs to areas Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Praia da Galé, Armação de Pêra, Carvoeiro, Praia da Rocha, Portimão and Alvor and Lagos.
Client will be contacted by the Bookings Department 24h before to confirm the meeting point.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.
Your Headout host will be waiting for you here.

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