This VIP tour is big on sightseeing. You'll discover the rock formations of Ponta da Piedade and enjoy a guided tour of Lagos. Rounding off the experience is Cape St Vincent – the Algarve's most westerly point. Tiago, one of our expert local guides, says "the Algarve area of Portugal has two main draws – its coastline and its sightseeing scene. Most people fall for the beaches, which is understandable given how gorgeous they are, but there are loads of cultural hotspots we'll show you on this tour. During our stop in Lagos, for example, you'll learn about the region's darker side at what used to be one of Europe's first slave markets.”

Your tour kicks off at Ponta da Piedade for a photo opportunity of the Algarve's unique coastal rock formations. You'll see the arches and pillars – some of which have nicknames like ‘the elephant' and ‘the cathedral' – which have been sculpted over thousands of years by coastal erosion.

Next up is Lagos. You'll kick things off here with a guided walking tour that takes in Praça do Infante, where you'll see Henry the Navigator's statue and learn about his exploration of the African coast. You'll also visit the Church of St Antonio (entry fee not included) and have some free time for lunch, shopping or exploring. Last but not least, you can snap a few selfies at Cape St Vincent. Also known as the ‘end of the world', it's the south-westernmost point in Europe.

Why you’ll love this…

It's a tour of the western Algarve's cultural hotspots
You'll delve into the history of Lagos on a guided tour and learn about Henry the Navigator
There are inspiring and imaginative coastal rock formations to spot at Ponta da Piedade
Cape St Vincent is Europe's most south-westerly point, so get your camera handy for striking views
Your local guide will lead the way with their expert knowledge about the Algarve and its culture

What people say about this experience

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S and S
Travelled as a couple
30 October 2025
5
United States of America
Very knowledgeable guide. Enough time at each stop
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John
Travelled as a couple
20 May 2025
4.2
United States of America
It's a long walk to the boardwalk and a lot of steps. One of our fellow passengers couldn't make it. We should be informed of this at the time of booking. Overall a good trip.
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A&B
Travelled as a couple
16 May 2025
2.2
United States of America
We were told the minibus would involve less walking than the large coach but this was not so, at the first stop it parked a long walk from the point of interest which my husband could not go to because of mobility issues.
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Sue D
Travelled as a couple
12 February 2025
5
United States of America
Our tour guide called Tom arrived on time. We had a great day. He was very informed and amusing which made the journey pass quickly. He was very accommodating and went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable for all.
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Fam. V
Travelled with family
20 November 2025
3.8
United States of America
Uns wäre lieber gewesen, mehr Zeit beim 1. Stop, bei den Felsen. Beim 3. Stop Lagos hätte es weniger Teit sein können. Für den Preis was wir bezahlt haben, hätte eine kleine Mahlzeit dabei sein können oder einfach vom Preis her den Ausflug günstiger. Es war Nebensaison!!
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Hugo
Travelled as a couple
19 November 2025
5
United States of America
Es war eine tolle Tour. Tom - Fahrer und Reiseleiter war super, hat sehr viel erzählt, viel erklärt, nicht nur die Gegend. Er hat uns Zeit gelassen, die wunderschönen Eindrücke auch zu genießen. Wir waren voll zufrieden.

Very knowledgeable guide. Enough time at each stop

It's a long walk to the boardwalk and a lot of steps. One of our fellow passengers couldn't make it. We should be informed of this at the time of booking. Overall a good trip.

We were told the minibus would involve less walking than the large coach but this was not so, at the first stop it parked a long walk from the point of interest which my husband could not go to because of mobility issues.

Our tour guide called Tom arrived on time. We had a great day. He was very informed and amusing which made the journey pass quickly. He was very accommodating and went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable for all.

Uns wäre lieber gewesen, mehr Zeit beim 1. Stop, bei den Felsen. Beim 3. Stop Lagos hätte es weniger Teit sein können. Für den Preis was wir bezahlt haben, hätte eine kleine Mahlzeit dabei sein können oder einfach vom Preis her den Ausflug günstiger. Es war Nebensaison!!

Es war eine tolle Tour. Tom - Fahrer und Reiseleiter war super, hat sehr viel erzählt, viel erklärt, nicht nur die Gegend. Er hat uns Zeit gelassen, die wunderschönen Eindrücke auch zu genießen. Wir waren voll zufrieden.