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Olhao Authentic Tour: Market and Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Experience life like a local in Olhão, the charming cubist town with unique architecture and a rich fishing heritage.
Stroll through the historic streets and alleys of the city center, where you’ll discover the town’s fascinating history and vibrant local culture. On Saturday mornings, visit the bustling Municipal Market, where you can find fresh regional products from local producers.

Discover the beauty of Ria Formosa, often called the "Maldives of Europe," and visit the serene Barrier Islands and the charming fishing community of Culatra.

To make your experience truly unforgettable, enjoy a lunch of freshly grilled fish and clams from the Ria Formosa. On your return, take a scenic ride on the local ferry, offering stunning views of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Pickup details

    Pick up details will be sent to you by email within 24 hours after receiving the booking. Kindly make sure you have inserted the hotel name or accommodation address in your booking. Not all accommodations are available for pickup at the door. If pickup at your hotel is not possible, a nearby location will be provided. The pick up time will depend on guest's hotel location in Algarve, normally between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Average pick up time: - 07h30 to 08h20: Pick up in Albufeira - 08h30: Pick up in Quarteira to Vilamoura - 07h15: Pick up in Porches and Armação de Pera

    What To Expect

    Jardim Pescador Olhanense

    Embraced by Ria Formosa Natural Park we invite you for a pleasant walk through Olhão historical sights and it peculiar cubist houses. In fact, Olhão is known as the “cubist city” due to the original terraces and roofs of the houses - Açoteias.Discover the legends in the old town such as the enchanted Moorish - the beautiful Floripes. Visit the main garden Jardim Pescador Olhanense where you can find an important episode from the XIX century ontypical Portuguese tiles and on the great vessel of"Caíque Bom Sucesso".
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Mercado de Olhao

    Every Saturday morning the street market gets fill with producers that arrive from the interior of Algarve to sell their fresh products. They offer a great variety of products from the best fruits & vegetables to traditional Algarve cakes, flowers, basketry,..,but also clothes, shoes, coats, handbags and many others...The famous Municipal Market buildings are considered the Ex- librisof the city. In one building you can buy vegetables and meat and in the other twin builidng fresh fish.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ilha da Culatra

    Take the local ferry, explore the fishing island of Culatra and be dazzled by a fantastic beach. To make your experience unforgettable, we include a lunch of freshly grilled fish from our sea and clams from the Ria Formosa. On your return, the local ferry will take you on a tour along the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
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    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Olhao Authentic Tour: Market and Ria Formosa Natural Park?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Olhao Authentic Tour: Market and Ria Formosa Natural Park?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Hotel pick up & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided.
    • Lunch.
    • Air-conditioned vehicle.
    • Ferry boat to Culatra Island.
    • Professional guide tour to Olhão.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Olhao Authentic Tour: Market and Ria Formosa Natural Park is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Olhao Authentic Tour: Market and Ria Formosa Natural Park will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • Hotel pick up & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
    • Lunch
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Ferry boat to Culatra Island
    • Professional guide tour to Olhão

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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