Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

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1h 15m
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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.

Activity location

Arco da Vila
- 8 Rua da Misericórdia
- 8000-168, Faro, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Arco da Vila
- 8 Rua da Misericórdia
- 8000-168, Faro, Faro, Portugal

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Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour in English

1h 15m
Opening hours: Thu 0:00-23:59
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

RM 39.52 x 1 AdultRM 39.52

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Arco Da Vila (Pass by)

Stroll by one of Faro’s most iconic landmarks. Built in 1812, it has marked the entrance to Faro’s Old Town since Moorish times.

Turm Faro Cathedral (Pass by)

Pass by what was once a Roman temple, has endured invasions, earthquakes, and fires and was transformed into a cathedral in 1251 after the Christian Reconquista.

Rua da Porta Nova (Pass by)

Walk along what once was a crucial link to the sea, allowing fishermen, traders, and the odd smuggler to come and go.

Memorial dos Pescadores Farenses (Pass by)

Catch a glimpse as you pass by a memorial to the fishermen who saved the lives of American airmen who crashed their bomber in the second world war.

Arc of Repouso (Pass by)

Pass under the arch where a maiden supposedly cursed the area near the arch, vowing that those who rested there would never find true peace.

Municipal Museum of Faro (Pass by)

Pass by this museum housed in a 1500s former convent and journey through Faro’s rich history.

King Afonso III Statue (Pass by)

Walk past this statue, dedicated to King Afonso III who played a pivotal role in Faro’s history during the Christian Reconquest.

Jardim Manuel Bivar (Pass by)

Walk through this beautiful garden, a space that has been a central part of the city of Faro for centuries.

Igreja de São Pedro (Pass by)

Pass by this historic church, named after a fisherman by trade and a prominent figure in early Christianity.

Chapel of Bones of Faro (Pass by)

Peek at the iconic chapel, lined with the skulls and bones of over 1,000 monks, carefully arranged into patterns, creating a haunting yet strangely beautiful display.

Location

Activity location

Arco da Vila
- 8 Rua da Misericórdia
- 8000-168, Faro, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Arco da Vila
- 8 Rua da Misericórdia
- 8000-168, Faro, Faro, Portugal

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