Guided Silves and Monchique mountains tour in the Algarve
Excursions & day trips

Guided Silves and Monchique mountains tour in the Algarve

4.5/5

Excellent
133 reviews
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£72.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This tour takes you into the mountains around the Algarve, to the towns of Silves and Monchique
  • The rural landscapes mean there's lots of opportunities to soak up the countryside atmosphere
  • You'll head inside Silves' Moorish castle to learn about its history and sample cake in the café
  • You'll stop at Mount Foia, the highest point in the Algarve, for a liqueur tasting
  • Your outing is led by an expert local guide who knows it all about the area's history and culture
What to expect

The Algarve is famed for its beautiful beaches, yet its countryside is also filled with little gems. On this exclusive tour, you'll head into the Monchique Mountains to visit the history-steeped towns of Silves and Monchique as well as Mt Foia. Plus, you'll taste some local treats along the way.

First up is Silves, in the heart of the orange-growing country at the foot of the highlands. You'll climb up its castle to admire the views, learn about its Moorish past and enjoy a cake and orange juice in its café. We'll then continue the excursion deep into the Monchique Mountains, where we'll stop in a restaurant for lunch.

Next is Mt Foia, the Algarve's highest point. Here, you can enjoy panoramic views over the countryside. You'll also drop into a shop for a liqueur tasting. Then, it's on to Monchique to explore its cobbled streets and traditional shops. Rounding off the day is Caldas de Monchique for a guided walk through a garden rich in the area's endemic trees as well as a mineral water tasting.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • By choosing this excursion, you are supporting the TUI Care Foundation and helping the local community
  • This tour is guided in English and German
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.5 /5

Based on 133 reviews from verified customers


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    Sue

    Verified booking

    3

    9 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Unfortunately the guide had to translate into two languages, this took far to long. We had no time to have any free time. The guide was very boring I think due to the languages he had to translate. Maybe don't put two different languages together. The scenery was stunning and the food was amazing

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    BP13

    Verified booking

    4.2

    3 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Our guide Jose was very knowledgeable and explained everything. Negatives There were some French speakers in our group so it was very frustrating and time consuming to have all explanations spoken twice!

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    Nina

    Verified booking

    5

    3 October 2025

    Solo traveller


    A fantastic informative day, a very busy day with lots to pack in. A lot of walking and steps. Wonderful meal and surprises.

  • S

    Shazy

    Verified booking

    4.2

    25 September 2025

    Travelled with family


    Very good & interesting tour. Our tour guide was excellent.Some steep upwards roads to walk & difficult if you have certain health issues and cannot manage steep hill.Sensible non slip shoes are needed for this trip as quite a bit of walking ,getting on and off the coach.Some slippery tiled streets to navigate.Very limited time to look around so it all felt rushed, except the meal where we spent the most time, could have been quicker if half a chicken and chips was served.instead of bite size

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    Big Fry

    Verified booking

    5

    19 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Our guide and driver were both excellent. We were treated to a very informative guide who was polite spoken and nothing was too much trouble five stars.

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    Lee

    Verified booking

    3

    15 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The overall trip wasn't bad , wasn't enough time in silves,went to church and stopped in there for 20mins the guide was good and his job and knowledge, but for the start to the finish, he never stopped talking, could have done with a little rest between trips, the water plant was a no go, it was a waste of time couldn't get to drink the water due to new people who owned the site. But overall was good enough of a trip out.

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