Algarve Coast Full-Day Private Tour: Explore Scenic Landscapes and Historic Villages

Embark on a full-day private tour along the Algarve Coast, exploring scenic landscapes, historic villages, and breathtaking rock formations. Discover the Chapel of Sra. Da Rocha, Ferragudo village, Fort of Santa Catarina, and the charming city of Lagos. Don’t miss the optional boat trip to Ponta da Piedade caves. An unforgettable experience awaits!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha - On the magnificent promontory of Senhora da Rocha, there is the Chapel of Senhora da Rocha.
    According to historical sources, the Chapel was surrounded by an old fortress (15th century), which dominated the entire coast between Faro and Lagos, and protected the populations and the coast but the fortress was destroyed during the 1755 earthquake.
  • Ferragudo - Walk along the cobbled streets of this picturesque village. You will have the opportunity to go up to the hill to the viewpoint of main church of Our Lady of Conception (Magnificent view for photos of Portimão City and Arade River).
    Descent to Angrinha Beach by Praia Grande
  • Praia da Rocha - Continuing through to Praia da Rocha we will visit the Fort of Santa Catarina to admire the Arade River, its mouth and the famous beach of Praia da Rocha. Excellent time to “stop” and have a drink before heading to Lagos.
  • Lagos - Boat trip through the amazing caves and breathetaking rock formations of Ponta da Piedade. A must do experience. Duration: 1h 15m
    (OPTIONAL) - Extra Charge - Adults: €20 / Children
    Visit of Lagos Municipal Market and its viewpoint to admire the Marina and Meia Praia. A very relaxing place to have a drink and take pictures.
    Free time for walk and lunch.
    After lunch meeting point: Statue of D. Sebastião at Praça Gil Eanes
    Guided visit on foot, through the center of Lagos, passing by the Slave Market (the first slave market in Europe), and Santo António Church (18th century - a single piece of architecture).
    Get to know the Arch of Saint Gonçalo Arch (a historic gateway to Old Town Lagos), and the statue of the same saint, where you can enjoy an ideal setting for photos (Meia Praia, Praia da Batata; and the small fort of Ponta da Bandeira).
    Brief visit to Praia do Pinhão and Ponta da Piedade (where you can admire the lighthouse and the the cliffs with hidden beaches).
  • Mercado Municipal da Avenida de Lagos - Visit to Lagos Municipal Market and its viewpoint to admire the Marina and Meia Praia. A very relaxing place to have a drink and take pictures.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Pick Up and Drop Off at the client Hotel, Apartment or Villa
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Boat Trip (Optional): Extra €25 per Adult and Extra €13 per children
  • Entrances in Monuments
Additional Information

Perched atop a cliff, the Sra. Da Rocha Chapel offers stunning views of the scenic coastline and rugged rock formations. As you journey westward, you will encounter Ferragudo, a quintessential fishing hamlet that beholds the Portimão estuary. Crossing the Arade River via the age-old bridge, the picturesque panorama from the Fort of Santa Catarina viewpoint awaits you, where you can gaze at the river, its estuary and the expansive Praia da Rocha. Upon reaching the delightful city of Lagos, you’ll have the choice of a one-hour boat ride that introduces our visitors to the breathtaking caves and rock structures at Ponta da Piedade. This is a not-to-miss experience. The historic town center retains its unique charm with cobblestone streets, traditional eateries, and a laid-back, inviting ambiance. It’s a captivating tour along the coast that leaves an unforgettable impression. Truly a remarkable experience to look back on.

Location
Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Alporchinhos
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nashnyc1717
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing day!! - All I can say is wow!! What an amazing day from start to finish. Johnny is so personable and knowledgeable about the region and truly went above and beyond to show us an amazing day. He knew little tips and tricks to get the best experience plus changed the itinerary in order to get us to a special dinner and even went out of his way to drop our bags back at the hotel for us so we wouldn't have them during dinner. I truly cannot recommend him enough - this is a must do in my opinion to get to know the Algarve!! We will be back Johnny!!
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Eva_m
Aug 16, 2024
Best tour guide in Algarve - Johnny was friendly, thoughtful and very knowledgeable! He took my mother and I through the Algarve and curated such a special experience, showing the diversity of beautiful scenery and culture (food and art) of the Algarve. We will never forgot. We saw so much, but never felt rushed. Johnny was very communicative and helpful beyond our trip with him. When the day was over, my mother and I felt sad because Johnny was so amazing, and we didn’t want the day to end! I highly recommend Johnny, and I look forward to meeting with him again the next time I visit Portugal with friends!
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Y4683iudebbier
Aug 1, 2024
Best tour you can book! - Been all over the world and Johnny was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! Outstanding! Goes above and beyond and is so enthusiastic about his job and it shows how much he loves his country. Very positive person and really knows his history and every beautiful spot in the algarve! Simply amazing and our absolute favorite tour of all time!!!
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Ashley_p
Jul 30, 2024
Book Johnny for the best tour experience! - Johnny truly knows how to create an amazing & unforgettable experience for his clients! Not only does he have the wealth of knowledge to share on the tours, knows the best places to see/visit, but he is fabulous company to be with for a private 9-10hr experience. Not only was the full-day tour the highlight of our entire Portugal trip as he made a bespoke itinerary just for us; but he also provided my fiancé and I with incredible recommendations (in great detail) for the rest of our trip…we are so grateful for his hospitality and care. Johnny Tours is 100% the tour to book!
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O3414wrashleyp
Jul 30, 2024
Book Johnny for the best tour experience! - Johnny truly knows how to create an amazing & unforgettable experience for his clients! Not only does he have the wealth of knowledge to share on the tours, knows the best places to see/visit, but he is fabulous company to be with for a private 9-10hr experience. Not only was the full-day tour the highlight of our entire Portugal trip as he made a bespoke itinerary just for us; but he also provided my fiancé and I with incredible recommendations (in great detail) for the rest of our trip…we are so grateful for his hospitality and care. Johnny Tours is 100% the tour to book!
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Ss200088
Jul 22, 2024
Fantastic Day - We had a fabulous day with Johnny. He took us to some amazing locations, he was very informative and fun to be with. I took some great photos! We definitely want to return, and will do another tour with Johnny.
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400randallk
Jul 9, 2024
Best Tour Guide I’ve Ever Had! - I have traveled around the world for 39 years and have had some great tour guides - and Johnny is easily the best I have ever had. He helped plan our trip weeks in advance and asked me questions about what our family likes and wanted to see - and then planned around what we wanted. He is incredibly knowledgeable about everything in Algarve and was spot on about every single one of his awesome recommendations. He knows every restaurant, every beach, every attraction - anytime we asked a question he knew the answer. He’s also an incredibly nice person. His only goal wa to make sure we had a great time in Algarve - and thanks to him we did.
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Johnsonch123
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing tour all over the Algarve Coast! - We had the best two day tour through the beautiful Algarve with Johnny! It was incredible! I think we saw every amazing spot, which we would have never found if we were on our own. He made it so much fun and was so thoughtful and knows the Algarve so well, as he is a native and definitely knows all the hidden gems. Hands down, it was the best tour we had on our 10 day trip to Portugul. We can't wait to recommend this tour to our friends who visit the Algarve as he was recommended to us and we are so happy we did it!
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Mitzi_j
Jun 5, 2024
Johnny’s Tours are Amazing! - Fantastic tour! Johnny took us to many beautiful spots, arranged for us a fabulous lunch, and even took me to a shop to buy more thread :). Lovely day!
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Jennifer
May 29, 2024
Incredible tour! Excellent service! - Johnny is an amazing tour guide! He really went above and beyond during our full day tour and we really enjoyed our time! Highly recommend!
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