Embark on a self-guided walking tour through Faro’s Old Town, where Moorish influences, maritime legends, and ghostly tales come alive. Trace the city’s resilient spirit as you explore centuries-old streets, grand arches, and sunlit plazas.
• Hear the heroic story of a WWII bomber lost at sea • Walk through Largo da Sé’s historic charm • Discover secrets of Igreja de São Pedro • Stroll Faro Marina and uncover seafaring tales • Learn how the Earl of Essex burned the city in 1596 • Encounter eerie legends and Faro’s hidden past • Visit Arco do Repouso, tied to King Afonso III • Explore Comur Faro, home to artisanal tinned fish
This atmospheric 45-minute tour is a hauntingly beautiful dive in...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Arco da Vila
This tour starts at Arco da Vila, R. da Misericórdia 8, 8000-168 Faro, Portugal. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Capela dos Ossos de Faro
Chapel of Bones, Largo do Carmo 21, 8000-148 Faro, Portugal
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a self-guided walking tour through Faro’s Old Town, where Moorish influences, maritime legends, and ghostly tales come alive. Trace the city’s resilient spirit as you explore centuries-old streets, grand arches, and sunlit plazas.
• Hear the heroic story of a WWII bomber lost at sea • Walk through Largo da Sé’s historic charm • Discover secrets of Igreja de São Pedro • Stroll Faro Marina and uncover seafaring tales • Learn how the Earl of Essex burned the city in 1596 • Encounter eerie legends and Faro’s hidden past • Visit Arco do Repouso, tied to King Afonso III • Explore Comur Faro, home to artisanal tinned fish
This atmospheric 45-minute tour is a hauntingly beautiful dive in...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Arco da Vila
This tour starts at Arco da Vila, R. da Misericórdia 8, 8000-168 Faro, Portugal. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Capela dos Ossos de Faro
Chapel of Bones, Largo do Carmo 21, 8000-148 Faro, Portugal
Itinerary
1
Arco Da Vila
Stroll by one of Faro’s most iconic landmarks. Built in 1812, it has marked the entrance to Faro’s Old Town since Moorish times.
2
Se Catedral De Faro
Pass by what was once a Roman temple, has endured invasions, earthquakes, and fires and was transformed into a cathedral in 1251 after the Christian Reconquista.
3
Rua da Porta Nova
Walk along what once was a crucial link to the sea, allowing fishermen, traders, and the odd smuggler to come and go.
4
Memorial dos Pescadores Farenses
Catch a glimpse as you pass by a memorial to the fishermen who saved the lives of American airmen who crashed their bomber in the second world war.
5
Arc of Repouso
Pass under the arch where a maiden supposedly cursed the area near the arch, vowing that those who rested there would never find true peace.
6
Municipal Museum of Faro
Pass by this museum housed in a 1500s former convent and journey through Faro’s rich history.
7
King Afonso III Statue
Walk past this statue, dedicated to King Afonso III who played a pivotal role in Faro’s history during the Christian Reconquest.
8
Jardim Manuel Bivar
Walk through this beautiful garden, a space that has been a central part of the city of Faro for centuries.
9
Igreja de São Pedro
Pass by this historic church, named after a fisherman by trade and a prominent figure in early Christianity.
10
Capela dos Ossos de Faro
Peek at the iconic chapel, lined with the skulls and bones of over 1,000 monks, carefully arranged into patterns, creating a haunting yet strangely beautiful display.
