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Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

3.7(3)Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

About this activity

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
  • ✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • ✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • ✕Food and drink
  • ✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

  • This tour starts at Arco da Vila, R. da Misericórdia 8, 8000-168 Faro, Portugal. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

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

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