Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour
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
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
R. da Misericórdia 8
8000-168 Faro, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Largo do Carmo 21
8000-148 Faro, Portugal
Chapel of Bones, Largo do Carmo 21, 8000-148 Faro, Portugal
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Arco Da Vila (pass by)
Se Catedral De Faro (pass by)
Rua da Porta Nova (pass by)
Memorial dos Pescadores Farenses (pass by)
Arc of Repouso (pass by)
Municipal Museum of Faro (pass by)
King Afonso III Statue (pass by)
Jardim Manuel Bivar (pass by)
Igreja de São Pedro (pass by)
Chapel of Bones of Faro (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P940
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