Faro Private Walking Tour

Faro is the beautiful capital city of Algarve and Portugal’s southernmost city. Many times overlooked as just a stop-by at the airport, Faro has a charm of its own well worth discovering. The delightful historic center of Faro is encircled by medieval city walls and contains a gothic cathedral, ancient arch, and cobbled pedestrian streets. Outside of the city wall you will find a modern city, with a pedestrian shopping area with cafes and restaurants that soothe any tastebud’s desire. As the capital of Algarve, it was one of the areas of Portugal that stood longer under Muslim Moorish rule, and it’s an influence on the local culture and traditional architecture is undeniable. So much so that once it was conquered by the Portuguese kings, who called themselves kings of Portugal and the Algarves. Admire the Arco da Vila that dates back to the Moorish reign of the 12th century. This walk combines historical and contemporary points of interest, giving you a feel for the city’s history and people.

You will learn about:

*First settlements date from the fourth century BC;

*Roman Empire;

*Byzantine Empire;

*Visigothic period;

*Portuguese Kingdom;

*Portuguese Age of Discovery;

*Restoration Wars.

You will see:

*Faro Marina;

*St. Peter´s Church;

*Church of Our Lady of Carmo;

*Alameda Garden;

*Arco do Repouso;

*Cathedral of Faro;

*Arco da Vila.

Languages

English and Portuguese