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Private Walking Tour and Guided Picnics with Local Food and Wine

About this experience

Discover the not so famous side of Algarve, the Countryside, yet rich in culture and landscapes.

In this tour we go the highest point in eastern Algarve, cerro de São Miguel that treasure us with a privileged view over Ria Formosa, Faro city and its surroundings. The gastro-cultural experience (picnic) it's the cherry ot top of the cake.
João the tour guide that is also a chef will present you with a picnic box full of traditionnal food with a twist of innovation!

The clients get to experience a detailed and personal gastro-cultural experience.

Where the guide will present them a picnic box with goodies and foodies from Algarve’s region (smoked meats, cheeses, olives, pastrys, jams, etc).

All that will done on a hilltop (cerro São Miguel, Mocarapacho, Olhão, Portugal) with breathtaking views over the Algarve’s countryside and seaside.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
  • Private experience

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Guided Picnics - with local food and wine

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • non alcoolic bevereges may be included upon request
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • cheese, smoked meat, bread, jam, etc.. fully customized upon request
  • Also availabe in french, spanish and portuguese.

Itinerary and highlights

São Miguel hilltop, will be the spot to enjoy the picnic and the view, at 1348ft above sea level has a unique vista over Ria Formosa natural park, a lagoon that stretches along 37mi of coast, « Perfect place to witness the setting of the sun » .
Get to know more about the surrounding nature and Algarve's gastronomic traditions.

Meeting and pickup information

  • In front of Faro city harbour and across the street from Coreto Bistro

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • CityXplorer-Algarve

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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