Top Lagos Underground Tours

The dramatic landscapes of the Western Algarve are best explored from the water, but you don’t have to take a boat cruise. This kayaking excursion means you can admire the scenery up close, getting closer to the Ponta da Piedade caves and the Meia Praia, Canavial, and Camilo beaches, and potentially seeing more marine life than you would on a motorized vessel.

Skip the cruises and board a kayak to see Lagos' sea caves up close. This short kayak tour offers a fun and eco-friendly way to check out the coast on a scenic round-trip route to Ponta da Piedade. You'll paddle inside caves and under naturally formed bridges, and stop at a beach that is only accessible by sea.

Explore the beautiful coast of Portugal on this convenient day tour. Visit pretty villages, an impressive fortress, and the most southwestern point of Europe, with its lighthouse. This tour is the easy way to reach this coastal area from Lagos, and is a great break from the city. It’s an ideal tour for both nature and culture lovers.

Take a break from the bustling beaches and discover views of the Algarve coast on a boat tour of Benagil from Lagos. Explore the coast’s natural cave system and gain intimate insight into famous formations such as the Garage and Pirate’s Cave from your guide, sailing at a time that suits your schedule with a number of departures throughout the day.

Skip the cliché boat ride to Benagil Cave and swim there instead. Offering more than the standard sail-by experience, this is one of the only tours that takes you right inside the cave. After a quick transfer by van, you’ll swim along the coast and head into the cave to feel the sand between your toes. Fun guides, lunch, drinks, and music complete the experience.

See Portugal's dramatic Algarve coastline from a different perspective when you book this catamaran cruise from Lagos to Praia dos Rebolos. Sail past landmarks such as the Ponta da Piedade sea caves, Camilo Beach, and the black rock of Praia da Luz. Enjoy a swim stop near Burgau, try the inflatable balance track, or paddleboard on calm waters. Then, relax on deck with a delicious brunch and a drink while keeping watch for dolphins.

Explore even the smallest corners of Ponta de Piedade—known for its beautiful rock formations, caves, and grottoes —on this small-group tour from Lagos, which uses specialty boats designed and built for navigating the ins-and-outs of this particular landscape. Gain insights into the unique geology from your local guide.

See a side of the Algarve that most travelers don’t know about on a day trip to medieval Silves and Monchique, which sits atop on of the highest mountains in Portugal. A limit of eight other travelers ensures you receive personalized attention from your guide, while included wine tasting gives a taste of Algarvian produce—and you don’t have to worry about driving afterwards.