The Algarve · SELF-GUIDED TOURS

9 Self-Guided Tours in the Algarve to Build a Day Around

9 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $5

The good self-guided tours sell out first, and in August they sell out early. Below: the 9 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.

Algarve Kayak Tours, Ferragudo Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Stand-Up Paddleboard Tours, Tour Reviews

Kayak & Stand Up Paddle in Ferragudo | SELF-GUIDED

1.Kayak & Stand Up Paddle in Ferragudo | SELF-GUIDED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Self-guided kayak and SUP on Ferragudo’s Arade River, 3 km route, 4 hours to explore calm beaches, with friendly local setup.

“What an awesome shop! The team helped me plan when was best to come for a self guided tour on the SUPs. Check in was smooth and easy. Great reco on where to go based on our experiance level. The equipment was in very good shape. I love the live chat feature too...recommended not to come on a specific day because the winds were going to make for a harder paddle. Will come back to rent bikes and scooters for the kids when we return.”

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Guided, Portimão Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Self Guided Puzzle Adventure in Portimao

2.Self Guided Puzzle Adventure in Portimao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

A budget-friendly, self-guided puzzle walk in Portimão, using an app to solve 20 clues on a 2 km accessible route by the waterfront.

“I didnt understand all the steps required. By the time I got to adventure puzzle I ran out of time. Instructions made it seem we needed to turn in ticket at club Naval but no one knew what I was talking about. I think better instructions about step by step would be helpful.”

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Faro Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour

3.Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6.03

A self-guided Romantic Faro phone quest with a forbidden-love story, landmark legends, easy puzzles, and seaside views in about 90 minutes.

“We're a young couple from london. The low review was mostly because it wasn't what we expected. We thought it was a more interactive quest finding hints and answers around the city but instead for us the storyline was long and uninteresting and the images of locations were not a true reflection of what the streets looked like causing some confusion. The quizzes in between steps were super easy even without reading the story. We expected a quest a little more high level and exciting. Might be perfect for some when exploring the city but for us it was a little underwhelming. We didn't end up finishing the quest.”

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Algarve Scavenger Hunts, Guided, Private, Self-Guided Tours, Silves Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Silves Scavenger Hunt and Sights Private Self-Guided Tour

4.Silves Scavenger Hunt and Sights Private Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $4.55

Solve Silves clues with a smartphone scavenger hunt, puzzles, and photo tasks. Self-guided in English or Portuguese, about 2 hours.

“Fantastic value, just the right amount of information and distance, had walked past one place of interest 3 times the day before without knowing it was there. Would 100% do another in another area, thank you”

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Albufeira Tours, Algarve Scavenger Hunts, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Self Guided Scavenger Hunts in Albufeira

5.Self Guided Scavenger Hunts in Albufeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Solve clue puzzles around Albufeira’s Old Town or The Strip using a phone app. Family friendly, 2 hours, and great value.

“Good set up, clues were good. Nice area and places we would of never have known to go to. Got the kids involved. Definitely need to look around you”

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Algarve Scavenger Hunts, Guided, Lagos Tours, Private, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Lagos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Private Self-Guided Tour

Audio Tours, Lagos Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Portside Tales of Conquest and Conflict: A Lagos Audio Tour

7.Portside Tales of Conquest and Conflict: A Lagos Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9.99

Follow Lagos landmarks with an English GPS audio walk, priced at $9.99, with offline maps and lifetime access before and after booking.

“What a convenient and thoroughly enthralling way to be virtually guided around. It was so easy to join and use. The best part is that now we have it loaded on our devices we can use it anywhere in the world”

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Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Self Guided Adventure In Praia da Luz

8.Self Guided Adventure In Praia da Luz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $23

Self-guided Praia da Luz adventure hunt in Lagos, Portugal. Solve mural and statue puzzles with an app for about 2 hours.

“What a great little app and tour to explore Luz. The app was easy to access and use. The tour was brilliant and took us to many ‘hidden’ corners and encouraged us to look beyond the obvious.”

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Algarve Scavenger Hunts, Guided, Lagos Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Self Guided Scavenger Hunt in Lagos

9.Self Guided Scavenger Hunt in Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

A self guided Lagos scavenger hunt with 20 plus clues in 2 hours. Pick standard or street art, use the app, and wander.

“We had a few hours of fun around Lagos, completing this treasure hunt. Plenty of cafes to stop for much needed refreshments (it was a hot day!). Learned some interesting facts about this lovely town.”

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