Things to do in Faro
Faro is where almost everyone lands, and the Ria Formosa lagoon starts at the edge of town.
The walled old town sits behind an arch off the marina. Beyond it is a lagoon of sandbanks and islands reached only by boat.
Activities split into lagoon boat trips, walking and food tours, and day trips inland to Loulé, Silves and the eastern villages.
Prices are checked against each seller and can change at any time. How we compare
Lagoa: Slide & Splash Water Park Entrance Ticket
Local operator
3 hr 50 min total · 4.6 (11,830)
Top Rated From Faro: Benagil, Marinha, 7 Valleys, Algar Seco
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 5.0 (2,522)
Save up to €6.28 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Almancil: Algarve Guided Off-Road Buggy Adventure
Local operator
3 hr 20 min total · 4.8 (2,307)
Save up to €52.91 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
From Olhao: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 4.8 (1,836)
Save up to €2.17 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Loule: TechSalt's Rock-Salt Mine Tour
Local operator
3 hr 25 min total · 4.8 (1,664)
Save up to €2.46 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip
Local operator
3 hr 10 min total · 4.7 (1,746)
Save up to €34.83 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Local operator
3 hr 40 min total · 4.4 (2,284)
Loule: Quinta da Tor Winery Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
Local operator
3 hr 25 min total · 4.7 (764)
Algarve: Aqualand Entrance Ticket
Local operator
3 hr 40 min total · 4.4 (898)
Save up to €1.19 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Algarve: Go-Kart Experience at Karting Almancil Family Park
Local operator
3 hr 20 min total · 4.4 (516)
Olhao: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 4.8 (188)
Save up to €58.47 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Olhao: 4-Hour Ria Formosa Islands Tour
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 3.8 (700)
Save up to €1.46 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Tavira: Boat ride through the fishing villages of Santa Luzia and Cabanas
Local operator
3 hr 35 min total · 4.8 (114)
Save up to €23.98 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Faro: Portuguese Tapas Guided Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.8 (114)
Faro: Old Town Guided Walking Food Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.8 (109)
Save up to €6.07 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Faro: Speed Boat Tour
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.9 (72)
Save up to €4.41 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Faro: 2-Hour Guided Bird Watching Boat Trip
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.6 (81)
Save up to €19.29 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Olhao: Safari Watching Dolphins and other species
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 4.9 (37)
Save up to €18.03 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 3.9 (70)
Faro: Night Segway Tour with Cocktails
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.9 (25)
Save up to €31.89 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Moncarapacho: Olive Oil Tour with Tasting
Local operator
3 hr 25 min total · 4.7 (22)
Faro: Learn to cook a Cataplana like a local!
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.9 (19)
Save up to €9.28 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Faro Bike Tour through the Beautiful Ria Formosa
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.2 (31)
Save up to €3.25 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Ria Formosa: Guided Bike Tour (3h), Inicio na Quinta do Lago
Local operator
3 hr 20 min total · 4.7 (18)
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Things to do in Faro: common questions
- Is Faro worth visiting?
- Faro is where almost everyone lands, and the Ria Formosa lagoon starts at the edge of town. There are 47 bookable things to do listed here, and the most common type is day trips. Prices start around 6 euros for the shortest trips.
- How many days do you need in Faro?
- Two full days covers the main sights and one boat trip or day tour. Three or four if you want a slower pace, a beach day and a trip inland.
- What is there to do in Faro when the weather turns?
- Boat trips are the first thing cancelled when the sea gets rough. Food and wine tastings, museums, spa visits and inland day trips all run in poor weather, and most sellers refund a cancelled boat in full.
- Is it cheaper to book things to do in Faro in advance?
- Usually, yes, and the bigger saving is picking the right seller. The same tour often appears on GetYourGuide, Viator and Civitatis at three different prices, which is what the comparison on this page is for.