Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique: Discover Moorish Influences and Landscapes

Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of the Algarve with a half-day historical tour to Silves and Monchique. Explore the Moorish influences at Silves Castle and enjoy the scenic beauty of Caldas de Monchique and Foia de Monchique.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Silves - Visit the city of Silves, the former Moorish capital. Al-Shilb was the city of Silves during Muslim rule.
    After several attempts to win back the city from the Muslims, only in 1242, D. Paio Peres Correia finally won it back to the Portuguese.
    In Silves we will have the opportunity to visit the Castle and its Cathedral.
  • **Castelo de…
What's Included
  • Proof DE regional licor
  • On-board WiFi
  • Driver / Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the Castle of Silves - €2.80 per person
  • Collection Service DE
Additional Information

Explore the Moorish heritage by visiting the cities of Silves and Monchique in a comfortable minivan. The journey begins in Silves, the former capital of the Algarve, with experienced guides who will share their extensive knowledge about the region, including its traditions, history, culture, and stunning landscapes. You will also visit the 11th-century…

Location
Coast and Country Tours
Rua das Telecomunicações
Meeting place DE Albufeira. If you are outside DE Albufeira or in Albufeira the meeting point is next to our office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Noel_a
Feb 26, 2026
Great tour of Silves and Monchique. - Driver/guide was very friendly and provided lots of information on the history of the area, the industries and the agriculture. Only my wife and I on the tour. Highly recommended.
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Dena_v
Jul 10, 2024
Views didn’t disappoint - We did this tour and we were the only ones on it. It was great. We saw some gems of Portugal. So I know some reviews said don’t waste money and drive yourself but honestly you could not enjoy the landscape and views. It was actually one of the better tours I have taken since in Portugal. Sergio was very knowledgeable and friendly. Since it was just us he told us to take our time. We even had a glass of wine and enjoyed the view
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Fatoumata_s
May 22, 2024
Fun!!! - The guide was very nice, kind, and with a strong knowlege. Always with the smiling, we spent a nice day with sergio. Stay as u are.
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Peterji5223ri
Apr 16, 2024
Great Sierra trip - We took jeep tour into the Monchique Sierra using the side and logging roads [Nature Tours ?]. Fabulous. Pristine forest, isolated farmhouses and homes, olive and cork orchards, yellow and white [Esteva] flowered bushes everywhere. Steep winding roads up to Monchique and then to the top [3000 feet] where there is a NATO com centre and a 360 degree panorama to the coast and the sierra.
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Adrian_d
Mar 9, 2024
Lovely tour with a great guide - We had a great tour with Sergio .. he made the tour so interesting . He was so friendly , funny and informative . The villages were pretty and set high in the mountains . Unfortunately the view was spoiled by the cloudy weather . I loved seeing the storks and their large nests high on the telegraph poles .
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Loretta_g
Sep 15, 2023
A good trip - Thi is a very interesting trip. Wonderful views. Available and nice guide. Punctuality. Tour really to recommend.
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Amy_j
Jun 8, 2023
Wonderful Day Trip - Breath taking views of Slives Castle, Storks nesting and tending their young. Friendly knowledgable tour guide who made you feel comfortable.
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Afra
May 17, 2023
Tour half day - It was a cloudy day so an ideal day for a trip. Definitely worth it. It lasted just over four hours, totally beautiful.
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Jorge_n
Apr 7, 2023
Great! - Very nice trip. Sergio was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. We definitely recommend it. We had just the right time at every stop to enjoy it.
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Tina_b
Sep 9, 2023
Traumatic experience! - Absolutely horrendous trip. Its was all going fine until the drive home. Our driver fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the road into on coming traffic. We had to wake him in a panic to get onto our own side avoiding an accident. We asked him was he ok, was he falling asleep. He said he was fine. He continued to veer to the left for the whole trip back on the motorway crossing the line and then pulling back into his own lane. He also pulled out in front of car. We got out once we were within walking distance of our hotel. The tour company issued a full refund when we contacted them, which we appreciate but have not contacted us since offering any explanation for what happened. To say we were traumatised is an understatement.
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From $77
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).