Private Historical Journey: Exploring Heritage and Gastronomy of Silves in Algarve

Embark on a private historical journey through Silves in Algarve, exploring its rich heritage, vibrant colors, and delicious gastronomy. Discover ancient legends, visit the majestic castle, and unwind in the tranquil mountains. Don’t miss the breathtaking views from Mount Fóia!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha - On the magnificent promontory of Senhora da Rocha, there is the Chapel of Senhora da Rocha.
    According to historical sources, the Chapel was surrounded by an old fortress (15th century), which dominated the entire coast between Faro and Lagos, and protected the populations and the coast but the fortress was…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Visit to a winery and wine tasting or to a Arbutus-berry brandy distillery (need extra request).
  • Entrances in Monuments
Additional Information

Experience the unveiling of a hidden gem, the Senhora Da Rocha Chapel, majestically poised on a sea-facing cliff, before embarking on your journey to Silves. Navigate further north to uncover the historic chronicles of the quaint city of Silves, bathed in vibrant colors and a treasure of heritage. Transcend into an era of Muslim royalty, knights, and…

Location
Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Alporchinhos
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Okazumi
Jul 27, 2025
Excellent Tour with Family of 6 - My family and I (81 year old grandmother and three teenagers) took three personal tours with Johnny and had a great time. Both the adults and teenagers enjoyed the tours as well as the information Johnny provided about the Algarve. We wanted to visit the End of the World, Faro, and Silves, and Johnny recommended the best times to see these locations based on local whether conditions and so as to avoid large crowds. The vehicle was comfortable, spacious, and air conditioned. Johnny was on time, friendly, and always happy to answer any questions we had. His recommendations for restaurants and other activities apart from his tours were quite good and we had some very nice meals because of them. We would definitely recommend Johnny and will reach out to him again next time we visit the Algarve.
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Boilerace
May 4, 2025
Johnny was one of the best we ever had. - Johnny was incredible. I can’t say enough good things in this space, but I will say this. You want a great day?…..book a tour with Johnny. He is so gracious and fun.
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Pioneerintrees
Feb 7, 2025
Full day tour around Lagos, Portugal. - Johnny (João) gave us an amazing full day trip to several gorgeous places around Lagos (where we were staying). We went up to Fóia, then on to Monchique, Albufeira, and finally Ferragudo where we enjoyed a lovely dinner. We enjoyed having Johnny to point out important historical locations and explain architectural and cultural changes over the years. Being from Albufeira, Johnny was exceptionally comfortable navigating his (well appointed) van through narrow streets and greeting the locals. Johnny gave us countless good tips for dining and shopping, as well advice on what to avoid. His good humour and charm was the icing on the cake. You really can’t go wrong with Johnny! We were thrilled with our day of exploring and learning about each area. What a treat!
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Kerryn801
Feb 7, 2025
Private Tour with Johnny - We had a fabulous tour with Johnny! He was so knowledgeable about his country and what we were seeing and so attentive to our needs. It was a great day driving from Logos up to Monchique the Albufeiro and Farragudo- smaller towns we wouldn’t have seen the service Johnny so competently provided. Such a fun day!
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Martham321
Feb 1, 2025
The Best Algarve Tour - Johnny provided us with an incredible day in the Algarve! His passion for Portugal and its’ people and his knowledge of his country’s history and geography were both evident as he shared highlights such as Monchique and Silves with us. Johnny shared many interesting stories and was a wealth of local knowledge, both during and after the tour. I liked it so much, I’m now looking at booking a different tour next week with Johnny! Trust me - book a Johnny’s Tour for a truly unforgettable experience! 💯
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Travelgen65
Sep 10, 2024
Top Notch Tour Guide - We were holidaying with two other couples in Albufeira when we selected Johnny’s Tours to take us to / from a vineyard wine tasting. From the moment, he picked us up in his spotless and comfortable minibus, he was the consummate knowledgeable and amusing host. He took us to various beautiful Algarve locations en/route to/from the vineyard all the while providing an informative but not overbearing commentary. A true gentleman and generally just a very nice human being to spend time with. Also, a careful, safe driver. Overall, a top-notch guy / service.
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344margaretef
Aug 1, 2024
Great Week in the Algarve - Professionalism. João knows the region a lot. Well, I ask. Very nice tours; various places that mostly a resident of the region knows
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Victork977
Oct 3, 2023
Wonderful, memorable tour - We couldn't decide between Johnny's "Western Algarve" and "Historical Algarve" tour, so we contacted him through his website. This was probably the best decision we made during our vacation. Johnny worked with us to tailor a tour specifically for us. As we got to know each other over the course of the tour, Johnny suggested some other stops along the way that he thought (correctly) would be of interest to us. Johnny is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging guide. Not just a fountain of information and anecdote, but also curious about us and our experiences. We spent the day conversing with him both in the comfort of his air conditioned van and walking around historically and culturally significant towns and landmarks, and came away richer for the experience and feeling like we had just made a very good friend. Do yourselves the favour of contacting Johnny through his website, and let him take you on a tour of the Algrves that you will never forget.
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Voyager09041423429
Sep 18, 2023
Golf trip with friends. - Johnny was very professional, always on time and very accommodating to changes or queries. Very good company and easy to get on with on our trips. Brilliant service
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Oyindas2021
Jul 28, 2023
Johnny is excellent, very knowledgeable, gets to know his audience and paid attention to the group. - In my search for a tour company, he was the most communicative, very relatable and flexible. The tour itself was beautiful, he knew the breathtaking views that we had to experience, he was detailed when he needed to be and also gave us time to enjoy the scenery. We took amazing pics and even helped to capture the entire group in pics. Obrigado Johnny!
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From $117
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).