Top Faro Half-day Tours

Make the most of your time exploring Ria Formosa Natural Park by traveling with a guide on this half-day excursion. While you move through the canals of Olhao, the Barrier Islands, and the bay of Armona, learn about the area’s ecosystem and history through guided commentary. Make a stop for lunch (own expense) in the tiny fishing village of Cultura, where you can get a restaurant recommendation or picnic on the beach.

Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most impressive natural wonders along Portugal’s Algarve coast and the best way to explore is by boat. Hop aboard a catamaran on this small-group tour from Faro; cruise around the islands of Culatra, Farol, and Deserta; and spot wild flamingos and egrets swooping over the lagoon.

The tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during stops, everyone is free to engage in any type of activities on the respective islands, advised by the vessel's captain. Comments : - Navigation made only by Ria Formosa, avoiding seasickness; - Experienced and fluent captains in several languages; Stops: - 1st Stop - Ilha do Farol (1 hour), free visit. - 2nd Stop: Ilha da Armona (between 1H30 and 2H00), stop for lunch with reserved table, and time to visit after or before lunch. It is at the discretion of the customer! - 3rd Stop - Praia Deserta (1 hour), free visit. Lunch is not included at this time due to technical flaws, TripAdvisor is not letting us change the information or the itinerary described above, thanks for your understanding! On this trip we will know all the mysteries and secrets that the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park has to offer on the most complete tour!

Explore the Algarve’s lesser-known inland region on this adventurous buggy tour. Embark on a quick road trip with a local guide who will lead you to the Algarve’s many charming under-the-radar spots. Enjoy a relaxing ride as you escape the coast and cruise through bucolic countryside villages, vineyards, and farmland. Plus, get your adrenaline going with a little off-road river experience.

Cruise from Faro to Ria Formosa Natural Park on an outing by catamaran that explores the remote islands of Faro and Deserta. This cruise is the perfect way to experience the Ria Formosa estuary, where you’ll find a maze of wetlands split by canals and hidden islands. Watch for the coastal birds of the Algarve as you relax on the 12-person catamaran, then enjoy some beach time on each island before returning to Faro. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Cruise the glittering waters of Ria Formosa Natural Park on a 3-hour sailing trip from Faro. After you climb aboard a luxurious catamaran, sail to natural landmarks like Deserta Island and Farol Island and scour the scenery for sightings of exotic birds. Observe the lives of locals as you listen to history and culture-rich commentary from your guide. Receive personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 10 passengers.

A great chance to learn more about Ria Formosa and see the barrier islands that surround it. In this tour, a biologist will provide information about the natural park, its fauna and traditions! We head to the islands, where you will be able to see and visit Culatra Island and Deserta Island, as well as the Southernmost point of Portugal mainland - Cabo de Santa Maria. The tour includes 2 stops: one in Deserta Island (perfect for a swim) and the second one in Culatra island!

Explore the wild and untamed areas of the Algarve on this half-day jeep safari tour from Albufeira. You won’t have to worry about driving on unfamiliar roads, as you’ll have a driver for the day. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup, and stop off at local places that would be hard to find alone. Highlights included tasting honey, liquors, and jams, learning to make firewater, and seeing beautiful old villages.

Discover the wonders of nature on the Ria Formosa and be amazed and dazzled by this fragile and complex ecosystem considered to be one of Portugal's seven wonders, a place to be visited and preserved. On this tour you will have the opportunity to observe the Natural Park of the Ria Formosa navigating through its channels. You will walk on white sands and sail through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa. We will have a lovely stop on a desert island where you can have a swim, relax and walk on the beach with wonderful white sand. Then we stop at one of the island communities. Can be Ilha do Farol or Ilha da Culatra. Throughout the tour the skipper will give a detailed explanation of the entire Ria Formosa, its fauna and flora and its fishing activities.

Enjoy this relaxing tour in the Ria formosa Natural Parque whit a confortable Catamaran and discover the 2 beautiful and principal Islands with 2 Stop : Deserta Island and Farol Island. You can snorkeling , walking near the oceano , observe Cape os Santa Mariade and enjoy the local wildlife.

We assure you, that you will have a good time, full of adrenaline and energy, the fun is guaranteed. Swim or relax under the hot Algarve sun and enjoy a tour on a stylish sailboat.

Your trip will start through the channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you can observe species of sea birds and fishing activities. Arriving at Deserta island, you can walk and enjoy the Dunar flora or dive in transparent waters, then we go out to the open sea to see the Cape of Stª Maria and head to the island of Farol. , enjoy the original architecture of the island, the return to Faro will be made enjoying the surroundings of the Ria Formosa. When you reach the end of the tour, you will notice that time has passed too quickly, and that your wish would be to stay on the islands for much longer.

Discover the islands of Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona. Explore the lagoon on a confortable boat. Visit the fishing community of Culatra. Learn more about the Natural Park from your guide. Take a dive on the Cristal clear water. Relax and enjoy the amazing nature of the Ria Formosa Lagoon.

Take an exhilarating ride through scenic eastern Algarve on this all-day guided bike tour that combines exercise with sightseeing. Ascend from the coast into the mountains with a small group of no more than 12 riders and a local guide. Stop for lunch in the white walled village of Martim Longo and pedal to the tour’s summit, the village of Alcaria do Cume, perched 1,476 feet (450 meters) above the Atlantic.

This is the perfect tour for cycling fans. Make the most of your time in Tavira, by going off the beaten track, and seeing things that can’t be reached by public transport. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as a guide will accompany you. Highlights include Ria Formosa Natural Park, Cabanas de Tavira, Cacela Velha, Manta Rota, Altura, Monte Gordo, and Castle of Castro Marim.

Make the most of your time in Ria Formosa Natural Park by going on a bike tour. You’ll cover more ground than if you were traveling on foot, and you'll spend a whole day in the fresh air. Cut the stress out of navigating and potentially getting lost by having a guide to lead the way. Your guide will enhance your experience by providing commentary, pointing out flora and fauna, and taking you to the most picturesque spots. 

FOODIE TOURS Portuguese cuisine is amongst the best in the world, and it’s in the heart of the Monchique mountains that you will find some of the finest local products from local farmers. With this in mind, we welcome you to take one of our Gastronomic Tours, during which you will meet with local producers, learning about their products and how they are made. The main products in Monchique are Honey, Medronho (local firewater made from the arbutus berry), Mushrooms, Chestnuts, Chouriço and a wide variety of Pork products. Our Serra also hosts a wide variety of wildlife and flora, perfect for nature lovers. So, what better than to combine all these qualities to present you with a selection of Tours, that show you all we have to offer! Please note: Foodie tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Discover the highlights of Portugal’s Algarve region without renting a car on this personalized excursion from Albufeira, a tour with special appeal for first-time visitors. Learn about Algarve's cultural heritage, visit picturesque villages with Moorish influences, swim in a natural spring, taste honey and jam at a local farm, and shop for handicrafts. Your guide can suggest stops and adapt the itinerary to your preferences.

Enjoy a trip down the Algarve coast from Albufeira on this sunset safari. Depart in the evening and take a Land Rover to the central parts of the Algarve and see the rolling countryside filled with lush valleys and streams. After an adventurous ride, enjoy a delicious Portuguese dinner at a local restaurant complete with local wines before heading back to your accommodation.

Join a sailing boat trip in the Ria Formosa with a skipper for 4 hours. Enjoy the trip or be an active part of it, as the skipper will teach and help you perform some of the sailing tasks.

If you like privacy this is the ultimate experience combining a beautiful tour by comfortable hard top Land Rover driven by an experient local driver, across the Algarve inland with its interesting history, ancient traditions, gorgeous landscape and amazing gastronomy. 4 hours of pure discoveries and relaxing travel visiting some of the hidden treasures away from the touristic areas ending with a yummie traditional table full of home made of wildboar tidbits. On the way guests will visit some important monuments, old farms where home made liquors are produced, going up to the highest peaks to enjoy breathetaken scenery,. Natural squeezed orange juice and a home made piece of cake will also be part this special journey through the ancient unknown Al-Gharb.

Discover the most beautiful beaches on the Algarve coastline on this private day tour from Albufeira. No need to worry about driving on winding coastal roads, and navigating unfamiliar territory, as you’ll have a driver for the day, and travel a comfortable vehicle. See beaches along coastal areas such as Falésia, S.Rafael, Pedras Amarelas, Galé, Benagil, Marinha, and Carvalho. You’ll hear commentary from your guide, and get insider knowledge on places locals love.

Take a trip up the hills of the Serra do Caldeirão, and find an offbeat Algarve! Visit traditional villages, learn old ways of life that still prevail, and get an insight into the making of popular crafts. Find secret places and special moments off the beaten path and discover the Algarve others do not know about!

Get the most out of your Algarve trip by going on a 4x4 safari and kayaking experience. It’s the perfect way to see parts of the island that are off the tourist trail. Take the stress out of navigating—you’ll have a 4x4 driver to tackle the rural, off road routes—giving you access to hard-to-reach natural landscapes and local villages. Kayak along the coast, visiting caves, and spotting marine life too.