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Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

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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.

What's Included

  • 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
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rua da Misericórdia
8000-16Faro, Portugal

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Largo do Carmo
8000-148 Faro, Portugal

Chapel of Bones, Largo do Carmo 21, 8000-148 Faro, Portugal

What To Expect

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.
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Se Catedral De Faro (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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Municipal Museum of Faro (Pass By)

Pass by this museum housed in a 1500s former convent and journey through Faro’s rich history.
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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.
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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.
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Igreja de São Pedro (Pass By)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour?

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). 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 Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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.
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Food and drink.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour 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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  • 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
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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  • 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).

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