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Faro: Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center
14 ReviewsUncover Faro’s charming historic center with the Walkbox app. Discover rich heritage and hidden gems through immersive storytelling — all at your own pace.
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Highlights
- Discover Faro's medieval Old Town, encircled by ancient walls.
- Marvel at the stunning Carmo Church, a true Algarve gem.
- Stroll Baixa de Faro's charming cobblestone streets.
- Soak in panoramic marina views from Eva Hotel's rooftop.
- Explore Faro Cathedral's and climb the Bell Tower for stunning vistas.
Description
Explore one of Portugal's oldest cities with the Walkbox app — your personal companion for discovering the city at your own pace. Walkbox is a top-rated and intuitive guide that works offline, offering a captivating walking tour experience with engaging stories, authentic insights, and natural-sounding audio guides that plays automatically as you explore — helping you experience Faro like a local. You're free to do the tour whenever you like, in full or in parts, within 5 days of your booking date. To ensure everything runs smoothly, your tour curator will send you clear instructions after booking and remains available for remote support before and during your experience, should you need it. Explore over 40 points of interest, including iconic landmarks, museums, picturesque streets, hidden gems, and vibrant areas that showcase Faro's rich cultural heritage and stunning seaside scenery. Covering a 3 km route, the tour is easy to follow and takes approximately 3 hours, depending on your pace and the stops you choose to enjoy. Your tour begins in Faro's eastern quarter, near the Largo de São Francisco car park and the gateway to the historic center by the estuary. Start by exploring the ancient walled Old Town, leading to the scenic King Afonso III Square. Exit through the charming Arco do Repouso into Baixa de Faro, where cobblestone streets are lined with shops. Next, visit Faro's historic churches, including the Church of São Pedro, Carmo Church, Ossos Chapel, and the Convent of Santo António dos Capuchos. Loop back toward the estuary, passing Faro Marina and the tranquil Manuel Bívar Garden, and re-enter the Old Town through the grand Arco da Vila. The tour continues to Largo da Sé, featuring the Episcopal Palace, Town Hall, and the stunning Cathedral. Climb the Bell Tower for sweeping views of the city and estuary. Conclude your journey by leaving the Old Town through Porta Nova and strolling along the estuary back to your starting point.Includes
The tour curator will personally provide clear instructions to help you prepare for your tour. Curated route with detailed insights about points of interest. Tour content provided in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. Remote support from the tour’s curator before and during your tour, if needed, via WhatsApp or SMS between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Emergency assistance provided by phone. Prices and opening hours for attractions included in the route (where applicable).Important Information
- No minimum number of participants is required. Please book based on the number of participant's smartphones that will be used, not the number of participants.
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