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Faro Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with Local Guide and Drink or Snack
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Faro Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with Local Guide and Drink or Snack

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3 hours
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Overview

This private walking tour in Faro lasts about three hours and is led by a local guide who shares insights into the city's key landmarks and lesser-known spots. The tour begins with a meeting in Faro, where the guide introduces you to the city’s history and character. You will visit Arco de Vila and other important sites, gaining an overview of what makes Faro distinctive. Next, the tour continues to Igreja do Carmo, an 18th-century church famous for a chapel decorated with the bones and skulls of monks. Along the way, the guide points out local secrets and stories that are not usually seen by tourists. Then you will stop at Faro Cathedral, consecrated in the late 13th century to the Blessed Virgin Mary, where the guide shares detailed stories and facts about the cathedral and its significance. To end, the guide will take you to a favorite local eatery for a snack or drink that is popular with residents. This break gives you time to relax and ask your guide any questions about Faro or your travels. The tour is private and carbon-neutral, and includes one local drink or snack. Entrance fees to attractions are not included, and all landmarks are viewed from the outside.

Highlights

Private three-hour tour in Faro with local guide
Visit Arco de Vila and main city landmarks
See Igreja do Carmo and its bone chapel
Stop at Faro Cathedral with historical insights
Enjoy a local drink or snack at a favorite eatery
Tour is carbon-neutral and private

What's included

Private tour
Carbon-neutral tour
Private local guide
One local drink or snack

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Entrance fees to attractions; sites viewed from outside

Itinerary

1

Faro

Meet the local guide in Faro to begin the private Highlights and Lesser-Known Sites of Faro tour.

60 min

2

Arco Da Vila

Visit Arco de Vila and other important city landmarks, receiving an overview of Faro’s unique features.

30 min

3

Igreja do Carmo

See the 18th-century Catholic church known for a chapel built from the bones and skulls of monks. The guide points out hidden local treasures and shares stories not usually told to tourists.

30 min

4

Faro Cathedral

View the cathedral consecrated in the late 13th century to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The guide shares detailed stories and local facts about this landmark.

30 min

5

Faro

Visit a local eatery chosen by the guide for a snack or drink favored by residents. This stop provides a break and time to ask questions about Faro.

30 min

Meeting point

On the steps of Igreja do Carmo

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 8 travelers
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Total
€104.40Save 10% vs Viator