The capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region, the historic city of Faro has a thriving culinary scene, which can be discovered during this mouth-watering food-themed tour.
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What makes this tour a must-do?
This tour takes you off the beaten track and instead has you exploring Faro’s historic streets, stopping at regular intervals at little foodie hot spots that you’re unlikely to have found on our own. Top tip: don’t eat beforehand as you’ll get to try a total of 10 different delicacies and dishes, ranging from fresh seafood and local cheeses to sweet pastries, each paired with wine or beer – and you’ll want to savour every last bite.
What can we expect from our guide?
The guides are widely reported to be fantastic on this tour – friendly, entertaining and full of knowledge about Faro’s long history and food culture. To add to the experience, they‘ll share little stories and titbits about the city and its culinary traditions and point out local food outlets that you might want to come back to in your own time once the tour is done and dusted. The pace is relaxed too, so you have plenty of time to ask questions and enjoy your foodie tastings at each pit-stop, without feeling pressured to move on to the next.
Which moments are sure to leave a lasting impression?
Some moments really seem to stick out with previous guests. Tasting seafood dishes at inconspicuous eateries is never going to be less than a treat, and sipping local wine while enjoying views over the city’s rooftops is a memory that is highly likely to linger. Combined with the chance to wander Faro’s atmospheric streets and discover spots where locals tend to hang-out, this is by all accounts an experience that feels authentic and not cloyingly touristic.
So who do you think this tour is best for?
Overall, we’d say that couples, solo travellers and small groups are most likely to enjoy the tour, thanks to the modest group size and personal attention. It’s family-friendly too, although some of the stories are probably more geared towards adults. If you’re just after a standard sightseeing tour, the pace might feel a touch slow, but you certainly won’t leave hungry. In short, it’s a genuinely tasty way to get a feel for the city’s food scene as well as its overall character and charms.
What’s the cost?
The tour costs around €100 per person, which covers all 10 tastings, drinks and your guide.
You can book a Faro food tour & city highlights at GetYourGuide