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Algarve Hop-on Hop-off tours

Our most recommended Algarve Hop-on Hop-off tours

Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour

1. Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour

Relax and travel in a hop-on hop-off city circuit, passing by the beautiful beaches of the region, golf courses, and famous luxury hotels. Explore the charming Vilamoura Old Village and restaurants as well as the famous Vilamoura marina.

Tavira: Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Train

2. Tavira: Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Train

Hop on the tourist train of Tavira and enjoy a tour around the city to see its main sights. Explore the old city with its many monuments and beautiful churches. Hop off at the various stops if you wish to explore the sites further. See the ruins of Tavira Castle, a ruined fortress that once guarded this fishing town from raiding pirates. Learn about the history of the landmarks you see with onboard commentary provided. Ride past the Tavira Salines, shallow salt evaporation ponds where you can observe seagulls, waders, and several other water birds. Benefit from a convenient and efficient way of exploring the charming city of Tavira.

Faro: Hop On Hop Off City Tour by Tourist Train

3. Faro: Hop On Hop Off City Tour by Tourist Train

Relax and enjoy a Faro tour on a special tourist train. During this tour, you will visit beautiful and important monuments of the city, including Old City, the Jardim Manuel Bivar, Igreja da Misericórdia, Sé de Faro, Teatro Lethes, Igreja do Carmo, Igreja São Pedro, Zona Comercial da Baixa de Faro, pass by the lagoon Ria Formosa and the new town. Via a multilingual audio system, learn curious facts and secrets as you pass by each location. Your ticket is valid for a full day, so you can stop at any of our stops, explore the surroundings and hop back in to the next stop. The stops are: Praça D. Francisco Gomes (where our tour starts), Jardim da Alameda, Ermida de Santo António, Mercado da Cidade e Igreja do Carmo.

From Faro: Ria Formosa Hop-On Hop-Off Island Tour

4. From Faro: Ria Formosa Hop-On Hop-Off Island Tour

Discover 3 of Ria Formosa's barrier islands and admire the wonderful world of the fauna and flora of this part of the Algarve coast. Travel by hop-on hop-off boat and enjoy the flexibility to choose the time you want to spend at each of the islands. A professional team of boat skippers will be here to guide you and provide all the necessary information ensuring you'll have a pleasant and enjoyable stay. With regular departures scheduled from the pier in Faro, aboard a speedboat or ferry boat heading in direction of Desert Island which will be your first stop. Spend the day exploring the only uninhabited island and enjoy the tranquility of this peaceful place. Relax on the beach, observe the wildlife or take a walking tour to Cape Saint Mary. Swim in the ocean’s clear waters, sunbathe or enjoy a memorable meal at Estaminé during your visit to Desert Island. Next, visit Farol Island and the small village of Farol. Take a stroll along the sea wall, visit the island's namesake lighthouse or enjoy a drink at one of the beach bars. On the last stop of the tour, visit the small fishing village of Culatra Island. During low tide, observe the oyster farms that are exported internationally. Visit the church and school, meet the locals, and observe traditional fishing gear before heading back to Faro.

Faro: Sunset 1 hour Ria Formosa Boat Tour

5. Faro: Sunset 1 hour Ria Formosa Boat Tour

Sail to the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park on an enchanting sightseeing cruise. The journey follows the Ria Formosa channels. The tour finishes with the change of colors in the water and in the sky. The modern, comfortable boat provides a pleasant and comfortable way of exploring the islands. The guide on board will provide commentary on the natural park and the islands you visit in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.

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Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 116 reviews

Miguel our guide was very informative about the wildlife and knowledge of the Ria Famosa habit and made the trip very enjoyable. I loved the 2 Islands we saw it was a pleasure to stop off enjoy the sunshine and take a drink in the Pirates bar on Lighthouse Island

Your had a stop outside our hotel which was very handy, only took an hour, saw the cathedral, historical area, we enjoyed it and great value for €6, only downside was sometimes we couldn’t hear the commentary with the noise going over the cobblestones

Great ride with Miguel on his boat. Very careful to show us nature, and to try desperately to find us the crabs that had made a demonstration strike that day.

The guide is very interesting, he knows his job well, he took his time to show us different species of birds and describe them to us.

Super cool, he shows you the city in 45 minutes for €4. Very cheap and recommended.