Top Portimao Half-day Tours

Take your taste buds on a tour of the Algarve on this private tour from Portimão by motorcycle. Choose to ride pillion or in the sidecar, and then take it all in as your professional driver-guide drives you to some of Portimão’s and Alvor’s best-loved foodie hotspots. Savor fresh fish and seafood tapas, tempt your sweet tooth with local sweet treats and try up to different wines at an award-winning winery just outside of Lagoa. Be sure to bring your appetite.

During this full day cruise you can savour the stunning views offered by one of Europe’s most impressive coastlines. We depart from Portimão passing the pretty fishing village of Ferragudo and the historic castle which overlooks the beach. We cruise at ease towards the east, to Benagil. Cruising towards the grottoes at Benagil, here our small boats will take you into different grottoes, where you will find natural rock formations. We anchor and transport the guests onto the beach, where you can soak in the sun. In the meantime the crew prepares a delicious BBQ on the beach (bread, salad, mixed grill, red or white wine, water, orange squash) Travelling back we pass some of the beautiful, secluded cove beaches around Carvoeiro. Pick Up service costs: Alvor & Praia da Rocha- 6€ per person Carvoeiro & Ferragudo- 8€ per person

This tour is the perfect way to appreciate the great outdoors and natural beauty of the Algarve coastline. Save hours planning your itinerary and booking transport, and instead enjoy a day where everything is organized for you. You’ll board your boat in Portimão, and then set sail. See multiple fishing villages, pass beautiful beaches, and visit incredible caves such as Benagil, and Alfanzina. A day full of adventures, with access to incredible landscapes.

Explore the wild and untamed areas of the Algarve on this half-day jeep safari tour from Albufeira. You won’t have to worry about driving on unfamiliar roads, as you’ll have a driver for the day. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup, and stop off at local places that would be hard to find alone. Highlights included tasting honey, liquors, and jams, learning to make firewater, and seeing beautiful old villages.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard an eco-friendly solar boat and travel up and down Portugal’s Arade River, from Portimão to Silves. The solar boat is noiseless and quiet, perfect for sightseeing and birdwatching. Hop off in Silves and spend over an hour visiting historical attractions in this medieval city. Plus, enjoy unobstructed views of Portimão as you sail through the Arade River Mouth.

Half day sailing cruise through the coastline of Benagil, Carvoreiro and Praia da Rocha. Witness the stunning views of ancient caves, golden rock formations and amazing pristine beaches. Enjoy the magic of sailing, go for a swim and use the onboard activities like SUP and snorkelling.

Discover Algarve's amazing coast & visit the Benagil Caves aboard our exclusive eco-friendly solar powered catamaran. Enjoy nature, with zero emissions, in a quiet and relaxing environment. We'll sail east into the ocean, passing Carvoeiro and Algar Seco with an unforgettable scenery. ​On the way, you will see wonderful picturesque beaches and rock formations and take unique photos. As our catamaran is quiet and does not pollute the ocean, you will be able to feel a deep connection with nature. Whenever conditions are favourable, we will enter 2 to 4 caves, including Benagil Grotto. During the summer months, we stop for a refreshing dip. Bring your bathing suit and towel! Our catamaran is extremely comfortable and has plenty of space for you to relax during your boat trip. Don’t forget your camera to take beautiful pictures of the coastal scenery along the way.

Visit two local Algarve vineyards on this private wine tour from Portimao. Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and personalized attention from your guide as you explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms of two wineries, tasting three types of wine at each location. Don't worry about who's driving, as private transportation to and from your Portimao hotel is included.

Go on an all-day sailing adventure along Portugal’s gorgeous Algarve coast. Embark from Portimão’s historic harbor and catch spectacular views of Ferragudo village, Caneiros beach, the Algar Seco rock formations, medieval forts, and the Roman Tower. Take an excursion to the incredible Benagil Caves, kick back on the boat deck or in the salon, and enjoy a drink or snack from the vessel’s bar.

Zip along the Algarve’s mesmerizing landscape on this half-day guided Cabrio and scooter tour from Praia da Rocha. Follow your guide’s vehicle and explore top attractions like Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, Alvor and Marinha Beach. During your drive you will pass fishing towns, hidden bays, historical landmarks and natural tide pools. This excursion is a great way to venture across the memorable Algarve.

This tour will help you see many of the treasures of the Algarve coast in one day. You’ll have the flexibility of choosing a scooter or a convertible, and you won’t get lost, as you’ll have a guide to navigate and enrich your adventures by showing you favorite local spots that would be hard to find alone. You’ll see beaches such as Camilo, and rock formations at Ponta da Piedade.

Spend a day tasting and learning about Portuguese wine by going on a tour of the Algarve Wine Route. You’ll save time organizing transport by having West Algarve pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. Visit wine producers in Lagoa, and Silves, and enjoy guided farm tours. You’ll gain fascinating insights into how wine is made, and conveniently, multiple wine tastings are included.

Get personalized attention and enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace on this Algarve wine and food tour. With a private guide for just you and your party, visit a local winery and a medronho distillery for wine and brandy tastings. Sit down for a lunch of Portuguese specialities in a mountaintop restaurant with epic views and photo ops over the Algarve region. Round-trip private transportation from Portimao included.

Explore the Algarve coast on a 2-hour scooter tour to Marinha Beach and the beautiful Benagil Caves. Take in the beautiful coastal scenery and feel the wind in your hair as you drive past the region’s best beaches. Stop at Algar de Benagil to take a quick dip and explore the cave system with your guide before heading back to Portimão.

Enjoy a trip down the Algarve coast from Albufeira on this sunset safari. Depart in the evening and take a Land Rover to the central parts of the Algarve and see the rolling countryside filled with lush valleys and streams. After an adventurous ride, enjoy a delicious Portuguese dinner at a local restaurant complete with local wines before heading back to your accommodation.

Immerse yourself in the winemaking processes in the Algarve during this private tour. Visit two wine estates to do tours and tastings, listening to engaging commentary as you explore. Visit the historic town of Silves in the countryside for a traditional Portuguese lunch. Private tour is guaranteed if you book with four or more people.

If you like privacy this is the ultimate experience combining a beautiful tour by comfortable hard top Land Rover driven by an experient local driver, across the Algarve inland with its interesting history, ancient traditions, gorgeous landscape and amazing gastronomy. 4 hours of pure discoveries and relaxing travel visiting some of the hidden treasures away from the touristic areas ending with a yummie traditional table full of home made of wildboar tidbits. On the way guests will visit some important monuments, old farms where home made liquors are produced, going up to the highest peaks to enjoy breathetaken scenery,. Natural squeezed orange juice and a home made piece of cake will also be part this special journey through the ancient unknown Al-Gharb.

Do you want to feel the adrenaline of 4 × 4 and get to know the Algarve's nature? Come and stroll through the Algarve mountains in our fabulous 4 × 4 jeeps! A fun and different experience that will take you to explore rural Portugal. Leaving for the adventure from the village of Alvor, passing through beautiful landscapes of our coast, we will explore the secrets of the interior of our mountain range, cohabiting with the River Arade with a place to cool off in the natural pools of the Estômbar fountains, before head to the rural interior of Silves. You will have the best time of your vacation, with the company of a very knowledgeable driver, even visiting the hidden Algarve and seeing its spectacular scenery. Safe & Clean certified company by Turismo de Portugal.

Get the most out of your Algarve trip by going on a 4x4 safari and kayaking experience. It’s the perfect way to see parts of the island that are off the tourist trail. Take the stress out of navigating—you’ll have a 4x4 driver to tackle the rural, off road routes—giving you access to hard-to-reach natural landscapes and local villages. Kayak along the coast, visiting caves, and spotting marine life too. 

Explore the wine scene of the Algarve region in a full-day around the region's countryside visiting three wine estates and have a in-depth experience in the world of wine, by learning everything that is involved in the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the winery, and in the industry. For lunch we will join the farmer's lunch at the second property, that welcomes guests to join their table and taste their wines while sharing their lunch time. The meal, based on our traditional gastronomy, can happen in different places of their 80Ha property, like bellow the 2000 years olive tree, inside their vintage olive oil "lagar" or the Main House.

This is a pioneering project that emerged, in 2019, out of our passion for this mountainous area of the Algarve. The two wheels are undoubtedly the best way to explore this region as we can explore all the senses while absorbing its natural beauty. Photo stops, free tastings and explanation of methods and traditions. Standard, private and private group tours are available. Scooters and motorcycles are not provided, you can rent or bring your own motorbike.

A 4-hour tour of the beautiful Algarve region in a charismatic Volkswagen T2 van. You will learn about our history and its influence on who we are today, visiting some of our vast historical, architectural and archeological patrimony.

Tour provided by a “Clean and Safe“ certified company. Certificate issued by “Turismo de Portugal” We will start this magnificent journey at the pier of Clube Naval de Portimão. Then, we will start our journey towards the famous Benagil Cave. Along the way, we will see beautiful caves. Hopefully, we get to see dolphins – All our vessels are equipped with VHF Radio and will be operating in the same channel as the dolphin watching boats so if they are spotted, which is very frequent in our coast, and they are within 2 nautical miles we will take you to see them. After we will visit the World Famous Nature Reserve in Alvor, with some luck we will spot some pink flamingos and other species, the Alvor Estuary is one of the finest places on the Algarve for birdwatching, we will be looking the protected marshlands of Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve, while to the south is the beautiful sandy beach Praia do Alvor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h50JNCzmyLg&t=

Discover the culinary highlights of Portugal’s Algarve region on this tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Albufeira. Taste honey and jam direct from the farm, sample the infamous firewater (Portugal’s traditional fruit brandy) at a Moorish alambique, and visit the food market in the village of Loulé. A wine tour and tasting with bread, olive oil, and tidbits is also included.