Guided tour to Silves the Islamic capital of the Algarve | 3 hours

11 Reviews | Albufeira
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • Guided tour by the guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • There will be a small tasting at the end of the visit.
  • Entrance to the castle, cathedral and museum. Additional cost of €5.90 for adults.

Overview

This visit will be carried out by a native guide from Silves. You will discover the history of this ancient town, its people and local flavors.

Meeting points

5HM5+XF Silves
5HM5+XFX Silves, Portugal

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The meeting point is in front of the Burguer Ranch.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Mercado Municipal de Silves

    Entrance to the municipal market, contact with local products and the local population.

    30 minutes

  • Museu Municipal de Arqueologia

    Visit to the museum, it will be possible to see different traces of the various peoples that lived here.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Entrance to Silves Cathedral, interpretation of history and architecture.

    20 minutes

  • Castelo de Silves

    The visit includes entrance to the castle of Silves, we will explain the history behind this fortification.

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

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Silves withFrancisco Samoea

Published on Aug, 2024

We very much enjoyed the guided tour with Francisco. Visited the museum, cathedral and castle. Francisco was very kind, native from Silves. Very professional. 100% recommend.

Silves withFrancisco Samoea

Published on Aug, 2024

We very much enjoyed the guided tour with Francisco. Visited the museum, cathedral and castle. Francisco was very kind, native from Silves. Very professional. 100% recommend.

Silves withFrancisco Samoea

Published on Aug, 2024

We very much enjoyed the guided tour with Francisco. Visited the museum, cathedral and castle. Francisco was very kind, native from Silves. Very professional. 100% recommend.

Silves withFrancisco Samoea

Published on Aug, 2024

We very much enjoyed the guided tour with Francisco. Visited the museum, cathedral and castle. Francisco was very kind, native from Silves. Very professional. 100% recommend.

Best walking tour I've taken - highly recommend!

Published on May, 2024

This was an amazing and very personal walking tour of Silves - highly recommend! Francisco lead us through the market (met his grandmother who sells produce in the market), the town, by the church, the museum (an amazing guided tour through the museum), and the palace giving us so much information about the history of the area. As a local who grew up in Silves he is incredibly knowledgeable about the area. You will not be disappointed if you take this tour!

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