10 Cultural Tours in Lagos That You Shouldn't Miss

February 18, 2022 Brandee Mangan

There is rich and beautiful history within Lagos’ 14th century walls, from its fortress to picturesque churches like Medieval São João Hermitage and the 17th-century São Sebastião. But that’s all appetizer. People come here for a main-course coastal buffet featuring more than a half-dozen beautiful beaches. Quiet sandy coves are sandwiched between dramatic cliffs. The sandy 2.5-mile stretch of Meia Praia caters to every water sport imaginable. And when you’ve had your fill, you can digest your day with some of the best nightlife in the Algarve region.
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1. 2 Days Private Tour In the Algarve from Lisbon

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Two days Private Tour in the Algarve from Lisbon,  perfect for you that wish to visit the Algarve region, but do not know exactly where or how. The Algarve is a Portuguese region with approximately 200 kms from East to West, in this two days we suggest the visit to some of the most important places among them; Faro, Tavira, Albufeira, Lagos and Sagres, always with the historical accompaniment of each place and there main curiosities, this private tour can still be adjusted according to your interests or curiosity.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Boat Ride into the Caves in Lagos, Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Personal accidents insurance, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotels

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

2. Lagos and Sagres - Private from Portimão

Jardim Visconde Bivar, 8500 Portimão, Portugal GL Tours Portimão
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A knowledgeable local guide will take you on memorable tour. Lagos (Old Town) Ponta da Piedade . Sagres Cape Saint Vincent

Inclusions: Liability and Personal Accident Insurances, Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Portimão + Toll / Parking fees, Mandatory Licenses: 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326

Exclusions: Lunch, Monuments, Museums Fees

3. Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Vilamoura

Posto 2, Av. Eng. João Meireles 23, 8125-507 Quarteira, Portugal GL Tours Vilamoura
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A knowledgeable local guide will take you on memorable tour. Lagos Old Town Ponta da Piedade Carvoeiro Beach Algar Seco Rock Formations

Inclusions: Mandatory Licenses: RNAAT 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326, Liability and Personal Accident Insurances, Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Vilamoura + Toll / Parking fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Monuments, Museums,etc. Fees.

4. Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro

AP Eva Senses Hotel | Faro, Av. da República 1, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal GL Tours Faro
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A knowledgeable local guide will take you on memorable tour. Lagos Old Town Ponta da Piedade Carvoeiro Beach Algar Seco Rock Formations

Inclusions: Liability and Personal Accident Insurances, Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Faro + Toll / Parking fees, Mandatory Licenses: RNAAT 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326

Exclusions: Approx. 1h free time for lunch on own. Due the diversity of people, we try to provide the best different Lunch restaurant tips. You can also bring your own Snack/Lunch., Monuments, Museums,etc. Entrance Fees.

Reviewed By michellecedr

We got to see such beautiful views today and learnt so much about the places and history around them thanks to our knowledgeable guide Gabriel! Highly recommend this trip. It is quite a long way from Faro but Gabriel ensures that the drive is entertaining as well.

5. Lagos and Sagres - Private from Faro

AP Eva Senses Hotel | Faro, Av. da República 1, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal GL Tours Faro
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A knowledgeable local guide will take you on memorable tour. Lagos (Old Town) Ponta da Piedade . Sagres Cape Saint Vincent Lagos (Old Town) Ponta da Piedade Sagres Cape St. Vincent

Inclusions: Liability and Personal Accident Insurances, Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Faro + Toll / Parking fees, Mandatory Licenses: RNAAT 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326

Exclusions: Approx. 1h free time for lunch on own. Due the diversity of people, we try to provide the best different Lunch restaurant tips. You can also bring your own Snack/Lunch., Monuments, Museums,etc. Entrance Fees

Reviewed By kembleton

Gabriel is lovely, he kept in touch in the run up to pick up which was at our hotel in Albufeira, He is an excellent guide and knows a lot about the area and history, He understood what we liked and showed us areas where we could photograph and enjoy, We enjoyed lunch in a little cafe in Tavira with a local sandwich and beer, He even stopped off at home and grabbed us a few oranges from his families orange trees, If you want a tour with someone who is friendly, reliable and knows Portugal then Gabriel is your man

6. Algarve with Benagil Caves included - Private tour

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- Visit the most exclusive places in Algarve: Silves, Lagos and Carvoeiro. - Take a boat ride in Carvoeiro beach and explore the beautiful sea caves of Benagil - Relax and enjoy a flexible private tour in a luxury car exclusively for you - Away from buses and crowds - Full assistance from a professional guide that will be always available to attend your needs

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Ralkandiri

It was an amazing trip with the most amazing tourguide Susana. We visited Lisbonne, Cascais, Freeport outlet and everything in between. I would highly recommend touring around Portugal with Van Go Tourism.

7. Lagos and Sagres - Private from Albufeira

Rua do Município, R. do Município, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal GL Tours
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A knowledgeable local guide will take you on memorable tour. Lagos (Old Town) Ponta da Piedade . Sagres Cape Saint Vincent

Inclusions: Liability and Personal Accident Insurances, Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Albufeira + Toll / Parking fees, Mandatory Licenses: RNAAT 743/2016 and RNAVT 6326

Exclusions: Approx. 1h free time for lunch on own. Due the diversity of people, we try to provide the best different Lunch restaurant tips. You can also bring your own Snack/Lunch., Monuments, Museums,etc. Entrance Fees

Reviewed By Joanna K

We booked GL Tours with Gabriel for 1 day. It was our last day in Portugal and Gabtiel shown us a few great spots on the way from Lagos to Faro from which we had a flight home. Gabriel drove us right to the most attractive points of cavoreiro and Abufeira and explained where to go, what to see and where to eat. Super option for the day. No worries with the transportation, parking and looking around when you have little time. Gabriel shown us hidden gems we would probably not find ourselves. We recommend strongly.

8. 2 Day Private Tour of the Algarve from Lisbon

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Two days private tour in the Algarve from Lisbon, perfect for you who want to visit the Algarve region, but do not know exactly where or how. The Algarve is a Portuguese region with about 200 km from east to west, in these two days we suggest the visit to some of the most important places among them; Faro, Tavira, Albufeira, Lagos and Sagres, always with the historical accompaniment of each place and with the main curiosities, this private tour can still be adjusted according to your interests or curiosity.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

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Reviewed By caseydoyle64

This tour was great! Miguel was very friendly and knowledgeable. We asked to add in a stop and he was very accommodating, and we managed to see more than what was described!

9. Lagos and Sagres Premium Tour > VTours Algarve

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Join us on a real guided tour, with a friendly, passionate, professional, knowledgeable guide, that will guide you thru the natural beauties and interesting history of the Algarve. Cruise the Algarve on board of a luxury, confortable and cozy vehicle. More than a Tour, an Experience!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Cold water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Usually the break for lunch is 1 hour, on a typical Portuguese Restaurant in Sagres. The price of lunch is not included., Entry fees for Museum, Church or Monument.

Reviewed By GINGER S

We used VTours Algarve on a regular basis on our recent holiday in Algarve. Pedro is professional, courteous, reliable and always on time. He made us feel very welcome and was willing to help with anything we needed. We will definitely be using him again. First class service.

10. Algarve Private Tour from Lisbon

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This private full day tour will introduce you to part of the Algarve coast, the western Algarve, between Sagres and Lagos. Departing from Lisbon we will take the A2 motorway towards the southernmost region of Portugal to Sagres, the most SW point of Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula. This trip will take about 3 hours. Arriving in Sagres we will visit all the places and points of greatest interest and beauty of this Algarve region, among which we highlight: the Fortress of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent; Ponta da Piedade with its paradisiacal beaches and caves; the historic center of Lagos with its churches and the famous golden chapel in Santo António church. Also part of this private tour is a boat trip lasting approximately 1 hour to the Ponta da Piedade caves in Lagos. In the evening we will return to Lisbon, along the same route, which will last approximately 2.5 hours.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Boat trip to the caves and beaches of Ponta da Piedade in Lagos., Mercedes Benz V-Class car

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Reviewed By LizBrampton

We had exception service on our transfer tour from Porto to Lisbon. Punctual pickup from our hotel. Coimbra, Fatima and Tomar were our stops. Highly recommend Tomar. No tourists and it felt like a person experience. Coimbra - DescriptionCoimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha. Fatima - DescriptionFátima is a central Portuguese town that's home to the Sanctuary of Fátima, a Catholic pilgrimage site. The Capelinha das Aparições marks the spot where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1917. Other sacred sites include the Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, with its golden angels, and the modern church of Igreja da Santíssima Trindade. The Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia exhibits religious artifacts. Tomar - The Convent of Christ (Portuguese: Convento de Cristo/Mosteiro de Cristo) is a former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar, Portugal. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, that later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century. The convent and castle complex is a historic and cultural monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.

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