Things to do in Faro old town
Faro old town sits behind the Arco da Vila, a walled quarter of cobbles, storks and the bone chapel.
21 old town listings compared. From 6.
It is small. The cathedral, the museum and the Capela dos Ossos are all within a few minutes of each other, and the walls look straight out over the Ria Formosa.
Walking and food tours make the most sense here. Lagoon boats leave from the quay just outside the arch, so the two pair well in a single day.
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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
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Loule: Quinta da Tor Winery Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
Local operator
3 hr 25 min total · 4.7 (764)
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
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
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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
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Faro: Private Tuk-Tuk Tour
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.8 (15)
Save up to €1.63 vs the priciest seller
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Faro Pub Crawl: 6 Drinks, Games, and VIP Club Entry
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (15)
Olhao: Olhao Fish Market & Food Tour
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 4.4 (13)
Save up to €5.45 vs the priciest seller
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Best of Faro - Guided Bike Tour (2.30h)
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.4 (10)
Save up to €2.75 vs the priciest seller
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Albufeira, Olhao, Faro: Vineyard Visit, Free Time in Silves
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 5.0 (6)
Save up to €13.03 vs the priciest seller
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From Boat to Table: Ria Formosa Sunset and Tasting
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 5.0 (5)
Save up to €25.54 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Faro: Bus Transfer to/from Faro City Centre
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 3.4 (12)
Faro Food Tour (with Drinks) & City Highlights - 10 Tastings
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.9 (4)
Save up to €33 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Faro: Luggage Storage
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 2.4 (9)
Portimao Private Tour
Local operator
3 hr 40 min total · 4.6 (0)
Save up to €500.60 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
FOUR SENSES: Wine & Cheese Experience in the Dark - Faro
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 4.6 (0)
Save up to €2.89 vs the priciest seller
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Algarve's Salt Trail
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Faro: Full Day E-Bike Rental
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
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Common questions
- What is there to do in Faro old town?
- Walking tours, food and wine tastings and tuk tuk tours all start in or near the old town, and most last two to three hours. There are 21 listings here.
- Is Faro old town walkable?
- Yes. It is small enough to cross on foot in fifteen minutes, though the streets are cobbled and steep in places, so flat shoes help.
- When is the old town quietest?
- Before ten in the morning and after the day trip coaches leave in the late afternoon. Evenings in July and August are the busiest hours of the day.
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