Thank you Pedro for the wonderful tour to the Cork Factory. It was a very interesting tour learning about the process from the cork trees to the products that are produced and sold in stores here in Portugal. Pedro was very prompt, very knowledgeable, kind and an extraordinary guide. He acted as our own personal photographer. He took amazing pictures of our adventure ❤️ and sent them to us to remember our awesome tour with him. Highly recommend. We liked him so much we booked another tour with him
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Cold water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Tolls
- Castle, Museum and Palace tickets
Excludes
- Lunch price
- Tasting of 4 wines and tapas
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- We will pick you up at 09h30, from monday to saturday where you are staying within the pick up geographic area assigned for this tour which are Faro, Estoi, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura and Loulé, send the address and the name of Hotel/Bnb/Hostel. Bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Itinerary
Inaugurated in June 1908, the Municipal Market of Loulé is one of the best examples of revivalist architecture in the Algarve. You can see the fresh caught fish, fruits, vegetables, typical Algarve sweets and products.
The castle of Arab origin, rebuilt in the XIII century, had a large walled perimeter, part of which is still visible.
The Museum presents a long-term exhibition that tells the history of the territory of Loule from prehistory to the modern period, having selected the most significant objects, collected in different areas of the county as a result of research projects, prospecting and occasional findings.
Despite the architectural simplicity, the interior of the hermitage contains several artistic treasures, such as the baroque altarpiece in gilded woodwork with some high quality images, in particular that of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Equally interesting is the set of figurative tiles depicting the life of the Virgin and that decorate the walls of the hermitage. Coming from Lisbon in the mid-17th century, they already revealed elements of the rocaille aesthetic.
The museum housing the Islamic Baths was hidden under the paving and foundations of the stately home, was an imposing, well-preserved public bathhouse (hammam) built against the city wall, both dating back to the Islamic period.
XVIII century Palace, the most gorgeous in the Algarve, with ocean view and amazing gardens, tiles and fountains.
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Reviews
We were picked up by our guide, Pedro, in a very smart and comfortable car from our hotel. Arrangements were made in advance for a child seat for our three-year-old, and Pedro kindly had a pushchair in the boot, along with water to keep us hydrated. Pedro was very attentive and informative with a great sense of humour throughout our excursion. We had a wonderful time wandering around the markets, castle and Palace. We also had lunch at a fabulous restaurant in Faro; the food was fresh and delicious, served by wonderful staff, overlooking the waterfront. Pedro cemented our experience with fabulous pictures, which he forwarded to us as a keepsake. Do not hesitate to book. Pedro is very professional, and we very much enjoyed his company and our overall experience.
Fantastic. Pedro our guide was very interesting and did the tour at a good pace. I would recommend this tour to everyone coming to the area
We had a great day out with Pedro, he collected us from our apartment and tailored the trip to our needs. We went to Loulé in the morning and walked around the town, we visited the market where we met with friends of Pedro and were given samples of produce for sale. We definitely recommend the carrob, fig and rum fudge. Lunch was in an old mill which we never would have found on our own. In the afternoon we asked Pedro to take us to the designer mall outside Loulé rather than visiting the Estoi Palace. We spent a pleasant couple of hours in the air conditioning. If you’re visiting the Algarve we’d highly recommend booking a tour with Pedro for an authentic experience.
My son and I spent a very special day on a private tour to Sevilla with Pedro and it was utterly amazing. We learned so much about the history of both Portugal and Spain. We started the tour with lunch in a historical building that once was a Hamam, the ambiance and food were out of this world. We walked through the beautiful Jewish quarter and then toured the Real Alcazar and then the Spanish Square. It was a spectacular day.
This was a great tour! We got to see all of the amazing sites and the most beautiful market of the Algarve. The museums were really interesting and Pedro went in depth for his explanations. Would really recommend him to anyone looking to come here!
Wow, I cannot sing Pedro's praises highly enough. He was the perfect tour guide and probably the best person who could have shown us around. He was polite, warm, welcoming , accommodating, knowledgeable and most importantly spoke about his country with such pride and passion. He showed us the best of the area and had so much to tell us about the history. Pedro showed us around the old market town of Loule, such a beautiful little place full of culture and history. It was also really lovely visiting the store where the older generation were keeping the traditions of hand weaving alive, it was great to see what amazing things they created by hand. I can also say Pedro was so patient and understanding about my disability (visually impaired), I didn't feel rushed or pressured to move or walk quickly. I also really enjoyed visiting the old moorish spa as they had tactile smaller scale of the building how it used to be and the various spa rooms so I too could feel what my family were seeing on display. Having such great accessibility for visually impaired people just made me feel so included in the experience and was truly wonderful. For our first time in Portugal having a lovely experience with Pedro left us feeling the want and need to come back and explore more of this beautiful country. So brace yourself Pedro and Portugal as we will be back!
We enjoyed a wonderful day trip with Pedro to Loule market and old town and Estoi palace. Pedro perfectly curated the trip and we saw another side to the Algave. Loule is a beautiful old town, steeped in history and it was fascinating to walk round. Estoi palace is a fascinating place with breathtaking views. Thoroughly recommend this trip and Pedro. We will be booking again another excursion when we return.
We had a Fantastic guided tour with Pedro and can't thank him enough for the experience we had. Pedro took us round the local market in Loule where we sampled delicious chocolate made from carob, the market was excellent and had stunning architecture.. A highlight for us was visiting a quirky little Portuguese bar and made to feel very welcome. The barman let us sample some Portuguese liquor for free which was a nice touch. we enjoyed it so much we later bought some Cherry flavour and almond flavoured liquor to take home. We then had a tour of an ancient chapel and a couple of museums. Pedros knowledge made this very interesting as he chatted away to us and made us feel relaxed. The trip to the vineyard was a great way to finish the day. We had 4 different wines with tapas, Pedro lets you have plenty of time to enjoy everything. There's even an amazing swimming pool if you fancy a swim. Pedro went above and beyond he was extremely knowledgeable throughout the tour. The transport was excellent everything run smoothly. He even took us round Faro on our return to the hotel and pointed out another market and supermarket and things were that we found very helpful we visited there the following day. Pedro recommended some restaurants in Faro for us to enjoy my birthday the following day. He also forwarded on some lovely photos that he has taken for us throughout the day. Would highly recommend any trips.
Really enjoyed our visiit to Loulé - the Market, 5th museums, the lovely artisan shops where I bought a woven bag, the views from the Castle,……. Pedro is a great driver with amazing local knowledge. We heard the whole history of Loulé Castle, going back more than 1000 years. Enjoyed our day so much that we booked another tour with Pedro.
Fabulous time with super guide Pedro ! Knowledgeable and informative Pedro made the day extra special, wonderful locations and delicious tapas and wine sampling . Would not hesitate to use Pedro again in the future!
Booked this whilst staying in Faro for a few days, booking process was easy, Pedro stayed in contact from the start of the booking until the end. We had a lovely day out visiting the market, castle and museums and then ended the tour at the vine yard where we tasted four different wines and had tapas. Brilliant experience with a great host who made us feel very comfortable throughout the tour and was very knowledgable about Faro. Would definitely recommend!!
Thank you Pedro for a lovely tour! A very lovely day combining lovely town, market, museums and fantastic wine tasting & Tapas. Pedro was the perfect host, helpful and caring and ensures a perfect day is experienced by the four of us.
Pedro was attentive to our group’s needs and he planned a wonderful tour! We learned so much and had so much fun and (had delicious food and wine)! Would highly recommend to anyone!
We enjoyed very much a half day tour with Pedro. From the minute we were picked up at our hotel, Pedro’s attention was first class. Loule is such a lovely place with lots of interesting pit stops during the visit. The wine tour was fantastic, beautiful scenery to enjoy whilst sampling the local wine and tapas. All in all we had an amazing day and would not hesitate to book with Pedro again. Do not hesitate to book, you will not regret it.
I will admit, I was a little weary going on a wine tasting tour, but this was amazing, and soo much more than wine tasting. A fantastic tour of a beautiful town, by a true local who is full of knowledge and more than happy to answer questions on anything Portuguese. Well worth booking to learn more about this stunning area, and to taste some wonderful wines. Thank you Pedro, one of the best tours I've done.
Pedro was a good guide - very informative. We tasted some nice wines and had lovely nibbles to eat..
Exceptional Tour! Pedro was amazing from start to finish. He is very knowledgeable and kept us entertained through the whole tour. We were picked up from the hotel in his lovely Air conditioned people carrier which was very comfortable. He made sure we kept hydrated all day by offering us plenty of water. The tour through Loule including the markets and castle were really amazing! Then the wine tasting was excellent. Stunning venue with lovely staff and wine. I highly recommend booking a tour with Pedro & V Tours. I will most definitely be using his services anytime I'm back in the Algarve! Thanks again for a wonderful day Pedro 👍🏾
A great half day tour to Loule and a nearby winery. The town of Loule is very charming and it’s market is beautiful. The wine tasting part of the tour was very relaxing. The views were amazing and wine was good. The person who made this tour memorable for us was our coordinator and guide Pedro. Pedro is very knowledgeable about the area, very patient and personable. If you have a half a day to spare, definitely go on this tour.
It was a very good tour and our guide Pedro was excellent. It was a good mix of being in the car and walking around. We visited a number of places in loule which was lovely. Pedro was very knowledgeable about the area. The wine tasting was really good set on a beautiful farm with spectacular views.
What a friendly and personable man, he looked after us very well, took photos that he forwarded and was generally attentive. Highly recommended.
From the initial communication with Pedro, to the airport pick up and the tour of loule market and the wine tour, he has been incredibly helpful from start to finish. Such great and helpful communication through WhatsApp before we arrived, making recommendations of things to do and companies to use to hire an electric scooter for my father before we arrived. The airport collection was a great start to the holiday. Pedro is such a fab tour guide, full of local knowledge and suggestions of where to eat and what to visit. The wine tour was incredible, and being driven in an air conditioned van and given a bottle of water on the way was such a lovely touch. The van even fit our hired mobility scooter in the back which was so helpful for my father who struggled to walk some of the way. Thank you Pedro for everything you have been amazing. We will definitely be in touch next time we visit Portugal. You were a great part of our holiday thank you. And thank you for taking photos of us as a family on our tour, such a lovely thing to do. Hope you have a busy summer x thanks again! I’ll reccomend you to everyone.
Very attentive and caring driver provided all the tips in this extremely clean vehicle advice is undertaken
Excellent and very interesting tour, with a guide like Pedro very respectful and generous when transmitting with passion what he knows about each place. I was able to enjoy a nice walk through the market of Loule, the castle and municipal museum, chapel and the historic streets of Loule, culminating with a rich and relaxed wine and tapas tasting in Quinta Tor, looking at beautiful landscapes. A highly recommended tour!!
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