Historical Algarve - Full-Day Trip
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Historical Algarve - Full-Day Trip
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Ages 0-120, max of 59 per group
Duration: 10h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: Portuguese, English
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Highlights
- Hotel or nearby location pickup and drop-off
- Professional Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- Pick-up time is according to your location, we will contact by email on the day before the tour. Please input your hotel or accommodation address. If your accommodation is not listed, a close meeting location will be provided. Pick-up is only available in Albufeira.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 242551P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 59 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 242551P2
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- rachelmE9702HH0 contributionsFun experienceFun experience, beautiful town to explore. The tour guides were friendly. Would recommend the 1,5h trip, and they have good prices.Written 19 March 2025
- brandynd20250 contributionsJeep Safari with RuiThis trip far exceeded our expectations. Rui was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the many villages we visited and the views were incredible from up on the mountain. We were provided a 3 course meal at a restaurant which even included sangria. We would definitely recommend this to anyone as it is a great way to see hidden gems of the Algarve and learn about Portugal's history and traditions.Written 5 March 2025
- jasb9110 contributionsMust do!!Had an amazing time, tour guide was great & very patient with us! Beautiful views and a must do experience. Thank you!!!!Written 3 March 2025
- Mandyrice0 contributionsGreat overview of eastern AlgarveWe saw so much - scenery from the coach, history from the driver, interesting towns. Too much emphasis on shopping tho! Exploring back streets much more interestingWritten 17 February 2025
- J8195VKdianah0 contributionsFun drive to Loule.Fun and spirited driver pointed out sights all the way to Loule. Trip was really just the ride though. We were dropped off and shown the pickup point for 3 hours laterWritten 16 February 2025
- N7720CXbarryb0 contributionsSomething to DoNothing extreme or adventurous, just kind of a cruise through the streets and a few dirt roads. It was fairly inexpensive and something to do!Written 14 February 2025
- Adventure498004432030 contributionsValue for money, overall a good trip 😊The buggy was great, the route was good with plenty rocky paths to bump up and down. Our guide introduced himself as having zero personality and zero tolerance. Put us a bit on edge but what he lacked in personality the other members of staff made up for! All in all it was a good day.Written 30 December 2024
- 953lucim0 contributionsGreat experienceInstructor was really helpful in using the buggy, went at our pace.stopped off at a castle which was nice and was a really fun experience.would defo do it again.Written 14 December 2024
- TravellerNI202220 contributionsGreat fun, highly recommend.You will be guaranteed to have great fun. The service was absolutely fantastic! really couldn’t have asked for better. Well worth the money & time.Written 20 November 2024
- martaoM4720XA0 contributionsBronchitisNothing special..... I wouldn't recommend . There is cold in mountains Don't forget jacket ...I got bronchitis 🤦♀️🤷♀️🙏Written 18 November 2024
- Reeree9540 contributionsGreat adventure and service and a lot of fun. Definitely a great activity to experience.We had a blast doing the Off-Road Tour Buggy Adventure Tour. The price is affordable and the experience was amazing. Rui was our guide and he made sure we were safe and had fun. Thank you Rui! Highly recommended for adventure seekers.Written 10 November 2024
- 71jaxster0 contributionsGreat fun!!!Wow..really enjoyed this adventure...we hired a buggy rather than a quad for a little bit more 'comfort'... ha ha ha! got a bit muddy as hubby was splashing through all the muddy puddles on purpose and the machines go quite fast.. had a 10 min stop at the castle and then came a different way back with more bumpy tracks. Such fun and would recommend this trip ..do it !!!Written 15 October 2024
- 613andyf0 contributionsGreat fun.Really great fun. Ended up with just the 2 of us. My partner went on the back of the quad with me, (option to have individual quads was there). The only issue was the lack of padding on the rear rack as my partner kept sliding back against it and ended up getting quite bruised. If it wasn't for this I would give it 5 stars. Definitely worth trying. The bit at the end was great fun.Written 5 October 2024
- 345baracka0 contributionsBad customer supportTerrible customer service, both on TripAdvisor and the venue. Missed out on the experience for reasons out of my control, and wasn't offered any refundWritten 10 September 2024
- keithhE5602KN0 contributionsThrill a minuteBrilliant fun.Fast enough to get the adrenaline pumping.Loads of Dust but who cares.Really recommend.the trails are rocky and demanding but no issue for the bikes we were using. Would go again for sureWritten 8 September 2024
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Relax63550712000
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Our drivers name was Johnny & he could not be any more informative about the whole trip. He was patient, polite when asked any question & very humourous & made us all feel very welcome for the day. I would definitely recommend this driver but be warned there is a lot of driving, I think about 300km throughout the day. We paid €20 for our lunch, definitely would not have this again, bring something with you that you will eat when the bus stops for lunch, overall I did enjoy our day out
Written 5 August 2023
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KJ S
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
A great way to pack in lots of cultural spots if you're on a short trip. Pick-up was very near my hotel. I liked it being a minibus rather than a coach.
I had read the reviews before booking, regarding the lunch stop, so I was prepared for this (though I would have preferred not to have the stop where it was located). I took my own food which I ate during other stops and I took the lunch stop opportunity to have a drink. As the restaurant is in the middle of nowhere it is good value - a small beer was 1.30 Euro.
Entry to Silves castle is 2.80 Euro (1.40 concession), so not much extra if you want to go inside. But there is plenty to see outside if not.
I had read the reviews before booking, regarding the lunch stop, so I was prepared for this (though I would have preferred not to have the stop where it was located). I took my own food which I ate during other stops and I took the lunch stop opportunity to have a drink. As the restaurant is in the middle of nowhere it is good value - a small beer was 1.30 Euro.
Entry to Silves castle is 2.80 Euro (1.40 concession), so not much extra if you want to go inside. But there is plenty to see outside if not.
Written 28 November 2023
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sam0pc1
Stevenage275 contributions
We really enjoyed our day. It was our first time in Portugal, we hadn’t hired a car so this was a great way to explore and learn about the real Portugal with our very funny knowledgeable guide and driver, Johnny ( Be Good) who really made it.
Very good value considering it is a long day but flies by with just the right amount of stops to get out and enjoy the surroundings.
We booked a further trip and even our airport transfer with Johnny and whenever we get to return we’ll be booking the “East” trip as well .
Very good value considering it is a long day but flies by with just the right amount of stops to get out and enjoy the surroundings.
We booked a further trip and even our airport transfer with Johnny and whenever we get to return we’ll be booking the “East” trip as well .
Written 10 March 2023
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Fie
Oshawa, Canada8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Pro
Ok tour - nothing historically special. The driving was pleasant.
Con
We were only given one option lunch to pay 22 euro and there is no other restaurant to buy lunch😥
I don’t drink so paying 22 euro for a lunch is not reasonable. The lunch set arranged by the company should be specified to customers at the time of booking.
If I know this, I will bring my own lunch and skip this lunch. Once you are there, this is the only restaurant they took us so I felt they gave us no choice but to pay the set lunch. 😥
Ok tour - nothing historically special. The driving was pleasant.
Con
We were only given one option lunch to pay 22 euro and there is no other restaurant to buy lunch😥
I don’t drink so paying 22 euro for a lunch is not reasonable. The lunch set arranged by the company should be specified to customers at the time of booking.
If I know this, I will bring my own lunch and skip this lunch. Once you are there, this is the only restaurant they took us so I felt they gave us no choice but to pay the set lunch. 😥
Written 30 January 2024
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Nishant
Aberdeen, UK2 contributions
Not worth it at all. Better off driving yourself and visiting these listed sites / places at your own pace.
The drive became a bit of a headache after a point with our driver constantly chatting. It’s ok if this is informative and tells you about the culture and history of the places but it wasn’t the case at all and after a point it became repetitive and it felt the driver had no real clue what he needs to speak about so was just blabbering because he had to.
The tour company is hand in gloves with the enroute restaurants which is a scheduled 1 hour stop for lunch … it’s a rip off. You are tricked into it by your driver taking a pre order saying it’s required or else no hot food is possible to be served … travelling with kids you tend to fall for it….but if a restaurant can’t serve you a hot dish in an hour, it sounds a bit strange anyways and clearly means this is how they push you into this … I purposely asked for the menu to check prices and if we add all up what we had it won’t be more than euro 25 while we were charged euro 20 per person. When I questioned it, I was told this is a pre arranged price.
If you still happen to take this tour then best to carry nibbles with you or else pick your own dish at the restaurants across different stops …
Not a good experience so wouldn’t recommend it at all… do it only and only if you have nothing better for that day and if you cannot/do not want to drive on your own.
The drive became a bit of a headache after a point with our driver constantly chatting. It’s ok if this is informative and tells you about the culture and history of the places but it wasn’t the case at all and after a point it became repetitive and it felt the driver had no real clue what he needs to speak about so was just blabbering because he had to.
The tour company is hand in gloves with the enroute restaurants which is a scheduled 1 hour stop for lunch … it’s a rip off. You are tricked into it by your driver taking a pre order saying it’s required or else no hot food is possible to be served … travelling with kids you tend to fall for it….but if a restaurant can’t serve you a hot dish in an hour, it sounds a bit strange anyways and clearly means this is how they push you into this … I purposely asked for the menu to check prices and if we add all up what we had it won’t be more than euro 25 while we were charged euro 20 per person. When I questioned it, I was told this is a pre arranged price.
If you still happen to take this tour then best to carry nibbles with you or else pick your own dish at the restaurants across different stops …
Not a good experience so wouldn’t recommend it at all… do it only and only if you have nothing better for that day and if you cannot/do not want to drive on your own.
Written 11 April 2023
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Ashley R
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Oct 2023 • Solo
The driver was on time and the travel was efficient. I enjoyed the stops and Johnny the driver was very nice. It is a full day tour from 8:30-5:30 and so is good value for that. However, there is a lot of pressure to spend more. The tour company is clearly gaining money from a particular restaurant. The tour stops at this restaurant for lunch and the meal is 22 Euros per person. You don't get much choice about whether you want anything to eat. Theoretically, you could decline but the stop is in the middle of nowhere and it stops for about an hour. The food itself is okay to be fair, but not worth 22 euros per person! This stop should be made clearer beforehand.
There was also an odd moment when we visited the mountain. Unlike at other stops, the driver got out of the van. We were taken into a gift shop and had to listen to what was pretty much an advertisement for wines. Again, it seems likely the tour company is gaining commission from this too.
Overall, I would recommend the tour but be mindful of the lunch stop and wine tasting.
There was also an odd moment when we visited the mountain. Unlike at other stops, the driver got out of the van. We were taken into a gift shop and had to listen to what was pretty much an advertisement for wines. Again, it seems likely the tour company is gaining commission from this too.
Overall, I would recommend the tour but be mindful of the lunch stop and wine tasting.
Written 2 November 2023
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Karim Amin
Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
The operator is simply not professional. I booked the trip for “Historical Algarve” 3 days in advance, paid in full and got a confirmation, the confirmation said that within 24 hours I will get an email with the instructions of where to meet. My kids were very excited and kept talking about the day of the trip, what we will see and how we can be better prepared to take the trip.
I did not get the email which fix the pick up location so I called, the person on the line made fun and said that the trip is still in 2 days and that they don’t work like this, they fix the details one day before the trip and that they will send me an email. I waited till one day before the trip and called noon time, again the person said that they will send it immediately after lunch. At 2 pm nothing came, I called again and they stopped answering the phone. At 10:30 PM they sent a note via Trip Advisor that my reservation is cancelled.
I can only say, that they ruined 2 days of my vacation, extremely rude and I advise everybody to be very careful and look for alternatives. All our other experiences in Algarve, we did a few, were very pleasant.
I did not get the email which fix the pick up location so I called, the person on the line made fun and said that the trip is still in 2 days and that they don’t work like this, they fix the details one day before the trip and that they will send me an email. I waited till one day before the trip and called noon time, again the person said that they will send it immediately after lunch. At 2 pm nothing came, I called again and they stopped answering the phone. At 10:30 PM they sent a note via Trip Advisor that my reservation is cancelled.
I can only say, that they ruined 2 days of my vacation, extremely rude and I advise everybody to be very careful and look for alternatives. All our other experiences in Algarve, we did a few, were very pleasant.
Written 11 August 2022
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We're sorry for this. Unfortunately we couldn't make the trip as there were enough participants, the
cancellation was that late, since we are always expecting last-minute bookings in hopes of making the
trip happen. Thank you for the understanding...
Written 1 October 2022
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CarolKEnfield
Waltham Cross, UK115 contributions
A very enjoyable trip around the western Algarve with our guide Johnny. There were 8 of us in a mini bus. Went to Lagos Sagres and Silves with its castle. Also went to the cliffs at Sao Vincente lighthouse and inland to the highest viewing point in Portugal. Enjoyed a typical Portuguese 3 course meal with wine or beer in a village restaurant (paid for separately €20pp)
Written 26 October 2022
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Thank you! We're happy you enjoyed the tour!
Written 15 February 2023
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Seamus L
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Had a great day out. Its a long day but doesn't seem like it as there is lots of stops. Nice towns to explore and we got to see the end of the world then onto the Algarve's highest point.
Johnny our driver guide was brilliant, kept us entertained on the driving sections with his enthusiasm and local knowledge.
Johnny our driver guide was brilliant, kept us entertained on the driving sections with his enthusiasm and local knowledge.
Written 21 November 2023
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marilyn e
Codsall, UK13 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
The trip was v good but I had to pay extra to change my day to avoid awful weather. I should have cancelled for free and rebooked. Unable to get through to company to complain . The actual tour company made no such charge
Written 15 February 2025
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What is the approximately amount of a people in one group/vehicle? Is this a Bus-Tour with 40-50 People or a van with small guided groups?
Written 27 April 2022
Hello! I wanted to know if Cabo Sao vincente is included in the tour. And also, if pickup is available also from Lagos. Thank you in advance!
Written 2 April 2022
Ik wil graag boeken voor hystorich algarve.
Datum kan ik niet verandeten
Tel bereikbaar 0650227481
Written 29 August 2021
Is this tour really 10.5 hours long? How of that time is spent on the bus?
Written 10 January 2021
Hello,
I would like to know where is the pick-up point for this day trip. My partner and I will be probably staying in Albufeira (probably in the area of Praia dos Arrifes) and we would like to know if there's a pick up point there.
Thank you. Have a good evening.
Regards.
Abir
Written 26 February 2020
My-TicketShop
Lisbon, Portugal
Hi! Certainly, we have many several pick-up locations in Albufeira, including one in São Rafael, which from that beach is 10 minutes walking, and about 5 minutes at most from the hotels in the area. Let me know if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Adriano
Written 27 February 2020
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