The Algarve · TOURS
226 reviewed
The shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Faro: the 15 tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
1.5-hour RIB speed boat from Portimão to Benagil Caves, with coastline stops, dolphin spotting chances, and a sunset option.
“We did the evening slot to the benagil caves which was good as it was cooler. The views were amazing. Definitely worth doing 😃”
90-minute speedboat ride from Portimão to Benagil Sea Caves with fast coastal stops, small groups, and expert guides in the Algarve.
“it was a quick tour of the caves in a nice speed boat. the guide was very funny and kept us entertained and well informed. overall very good value for money”
Speedboat from Albufeira to Benagil Caves for dolphin spotting and a short swim stop. Small-group cruise with a live guide.
“The overall experience was very pleasant and definitely value for money. Due to weather conditions, my booked trip was rescheduled at short notice, but this was not the operator’s fault. They promptly made reasonable arrangements to resolve the situation, which I really appreciated. Customers should be aware that unpredictable weather can sometimes cause such changes, so a bit of flexibility is advisable. Also, since many operators have their customers boarding around the same time, the boarding process can be a little confusing — something to keep in mind when planning your visit. Despite these minor issues, I truly enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend this tour to anyone who…”
Cruise Albufeira’s coast to Benagil’s Sea Cave by modern catamaran, with a swim stop, great guides, music, and value at about $35.
“Funny guide. Loved the experience. So worth every penny paid. We got priority boarding with a baby.”
Paddle Portugal’s Algarve caves by kayak from Benagil Beach. Small-group guided tours, clear safety coaching, and big photo moments for $28.
“Bruno was an excellent guide very careful , it was an enjoyable moment”
A small-group, diesel-free boat trip from Portimão to Benagil Sea Cave and Praia de Marinha, with a swim stop and coastal sights.
“Daniel & Mauro were excellent guides. The caves were gorgeous and I liked the duration of the trip. It was perfect for us”
Faro Ria Formosa boat tour: small-group cruise to Farol and Deserta, lighthouse views, bird spotting, and swim breaks.
“Great tour! We discovered 2 beautiful islands. Antonio was sharing stories. Great time”
A 2.5-hour Lagos combo trip with marine biologists: wild dolphin watching by speedboat Hurricane, then Algar de Benagil by sea.
“Excellent guides , very nice tour, exploring the caves and being lucky stop for about 30 Minutes to see quite a few dolphins”
Lagos boat tour to Ponta da Piedade sea caves and beaches. 75 minutes, small group, live multilingual guide for about $20.
“Amazing boat tour and wonderful guide!! The caves and cliffs were magnificent!! And a bonus…we got to see some dolphins!!”
Kayak and boat tour from Lagos through Ponta da Piedade sea caves, with a swim stop and expert guidance. Two hours.
“Great tour with great guidance and beautiful caves. We felt very safe throughout the trip, the guide was super friendly and told us a lot about the different caves. 1000% recommended, loved it!”
Kayak hidden Algarve caves from Albufeira with a boat cruise, top safety support, and optional ocean swim near Benagil and Praia da Marinha.
“Our guides were very friendly and communicative. Felt safe at all times. Exploring 3-4 caves in kayaks was a thrill. Very well organized. About an hour in the kayaks seemed about right. Highly recommend!”
Kayak Benagil Caves in 2 hours with an expert guide, life jackets, waterproof gear, and photo stops at Praia da Marinha.
“We’ve booked the early Kayak tour at 8h in the morning. As others didn’t show up we’ve got a private tour thru the caves in beautiful morning light. There was no one else around and we could enjoy the awesome scenery all by ourselves. We can definitely recommend going there early as it’ll get very crowded later during the day. Also, the longer (2-hours long) trip will give you much more time to actually go into the caves (even when you’re in a larger group and the paddling takes longer), visit a beach or just hold still and enjoy the scenery and sound of the waves. Our guide Ruben from…”
Guided kayak tour from Praia da Batata in Lagos to the caves of Ponta da Piedade, with a swim stop and a support boat.
“Guide Gabriel made the excursion inclusive and guided the group well. The activity was very fun with great sights.”
Parasail up to 80 m over Albufeira for $35. Choose solo or shared flights, with gear and water included on a small-group tour.
“Both staff members on the boat were excellent! Very good with young children- great value for money”
Lagos dolphin watch by speedboat with a professional marine biologist. Strong viewing, wildlife facts, and conservation insights.
“The marine biologist was excellent, it was wonderful to learn about dolphins in a way it’s never been explained, For instance, they can hear each other in the water from as far away as 3 km. The boat was really nicely kept and excellent for the type of excursion that we were on. After going on these type of excursions for years, this was the absolute best. Typically you will see a few dolphins if you are lucky. Our boat was surrounded with about 40 dolphins, all intrigued by the boat and humans and came up so very close. We were in awe. Best experience possible!”
