Great way to see Faro and extremely informative - We had the most amazing tuk-tuk city tour of Faro with João. He has incredible knowledge of Faro and history (I’d say he was passionate about it and it showed) and we had some great conversations. We thought it was great value for money and definitely our highlight in Faro. João was very personable with great knowledge and spoke impeccable English.

Highly Recommend - Our tour guide, Sean?, was lovely and generous with his commentary. He gave us the most enjoyable and educational time!

Great gyide - Very informative and friendly. Also good sense of humor. Guide had good knowledge of history. Always willing to answer questions

Joao, an exciting guide. - Joao, a great guide with a vocabulary that many French can envy him. He tells the story of his city with passion.. A big thank you to him.

Faro Tuk-Tuk Tour Best Little Tour Ever!! - We booked a Tuk-Tuk sightseeing tour of Faro in order that we had an idea of the town itself, its history and places we should look to visit during our stay. It proved to be one of the best tours we have taken. Our local guide John/Joao was well presented, extremely friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and passionate about his town, its peoples, and the region. He was fluent in many languages, had particularly good customer service skills and communicated fluently and enthusiastically. The 2 seater Tuk-Tuk itself was clean, tidy and quite quiet. Our guide was easily heard at all times. As most of the streets in Faro are cobbled then it did bounce a bit, but it was never uncomfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and our guide, Joao, and would highly recommend taking this tour.

Top! - The guide was very experienced and friendly. He told us a lot about the history of the region but also that of Portugal. I really recommend this visit.

Great way to learn about Faro - Joao was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, we really enjoyed the tour of Faro and would recommend Joao to anyone

An Unforgettable Experience in Faro - One of the best sightseeing tours I have done in ages! Joao is passionate about local history and has an extensive knowledge of the Algarve. He speaks several languages fluently, is unfailingly informative, insightful and interesting. He was able to customise his tour to accommodate our travel plans and personal interests. Outstanding communication and customer service skills. The tuk tuk is surprisingly quiet and very comfortable. Cityxplorer offers variety of private tours of Faro and surrounding areas at very reasonable prices. Perfect! :D

A Quirky Jaunt Through Time: My TukTuk Tour of Faro's Hidden History - Whoever said history has to be stuffy hasn't zipped through the narrow streets of Faro in a TukTuk with Joao who treats centuries of history like a causal coffee chat. This tour offered the perfect blend of historical depth and carefree adventure that made Portugal's Algarve capital come alive. The three-wheeled chariot whisked me through Faro's fascinating multicultural history, revealing how this sun-drenched coastal city was once a Moorish stronghold until the 1200s. One interesting historical tidbit? Learning that Faro's very name evolved from "Harun" (a Moorish ruler) to "Farun" before settling into the melodic "Faro" we know today. As we climbed to the summit of St. Anthony Hill, our TukTuk paused beside the church, allowing us to soak in truly breathtaking panoramic views by climbing the bell tower to take in the city below. Standing there, gazing across the landscape where pavement now stretches, I found myself transported to days of lore when the church bell's resonant ring would echo across what was once the sea. Joao explained how the coastline has dramatically shifted over centuries, with land reclamation transforming what was once ocean into the streets we traversed. This living geography lesson made history feel tangible in a way no person holding a flag leading legions of people along the streets ever could. The tour brilliantly highlighted Faro's remarkable religious coexistence. Standing before the convent built atop a former Jewish temple, Joao pointed out the statue of Portugal's fifth king - not brandishing a weapon as you might expect from a medieval monarch, but holding a scroll representing the remarkable agreement he forged between Christians, Jews, and Muslims. I was particularly fascinated by the Jewish diaspora connections - how Jews fled from traditionally non-Catholic countries like France, Sweden, England, and the Netherlands. The guide shared linguistic legacy: to this day, the only place outside Portugal where Portuguese is formally taught is in a Jewish temple in Amsterdam. The Islamic influence was equally compelling, with Joao mentioning that Mary is the only woman named in the Koran - a fascinating bridge between religious traditions that often seem worlds apart. Buzzing through narrow streets where history whispers from every stone, the TukTuk format offered both intimacy and freedom. The views were spectacular - Faro's blend of architectural styles framed against that impossibly blue Portuguese sky is enough to make your camera beg for mercy. For history buffs who hate being trapped in museums or anyone who loves their cultural education served with a side of breeze-in-your-hair fun, this TukTuk tour hits the sweet spot. Joao manages to pack centuries of complex religious and cultural history into digestible, entertaining stories that stick with you long after the tour ends. Five stars for this historical joyride and 5 more for Joao. This immersive tour by Joao is not to be missed!

Great tuk tuk tour - João and his tuk tuk took us all round Faro old and new, he is a really interesting guide and told us many stories about the history of Faro. Highly recommended!