Grand Lagos & Cape St.Vincent Bus Tour
Faro, Portugal
- 10 to 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover highlights along West Algarve’s coast during this full-day guided tour of Lagos and Sagres. Stop in Lagos where you can see monuments and churches, and learn how the city was once one of the main slave markets in Europe. Venture to the fishing village of Sagres where you can admire the expansive views of the Atlantic from Cape St. Vincent, otherwise known as the "End of the World."
- Lagos and Sagres tour from several Algarve towns
- Get a local perspective on the sights
- Photo ops abound—don't forget your camera
- Hassle-free transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Hotel pick up & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
- Professional Multilingual Guided tour to Lagos and Cape St.Vincent.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your professional guide at your Algarve hotel for your half-day tour of Lagos and Sagres. Hop into your air-conditioned coach vehicle and cruise to Lagos. Along the way, learn about the Portuguese Age of Discoveries and its pioneers who set sail from Lagos. Arrive in this 2,000-year-old beach town naturally decorated with rock formations and filled with lively restaurants and bars. Then, begin a walking tour of the city center and explore its contemporary and ancient architecture.
Stop and enter the 18th century Church of Santo António (own expense) and notice its interior covered in ornate wood carvings and blue-and-white tiling. Inside, observe Roman artifacts at the Antonine Museum and learn about how Lagos was a commonplace for the 15th century European black slave trade.
Next, stroll to the Prince Henry the Navigator statue and hear the story of this great explorer sailing from Lagos in 1415 to capture the Moroccan city of Ceuta. Learn how this event helped propel Portugal into the Age of Discoveries.
Voyage westward to Sagres and visit this remote village where Prince Henry the Navigator developed the first nautical school in the 15th century. Walk with your guide through the charming village center and treasure the ambiance of the local fishing harbor. Then, stop at Cape St Vincent and capture stunning coastal views of the southwestern tip of Europe. Hop back in the coach and buckle-up as you return to your hotel where your tour ends.
Stop and enter the 18th century Church of Santo António (own expense) and notice its interior covered in ornate wood carvings and blue-and-white tiling. Inside, observe Roman artifacts at the Antonine Museum and learn about how Lagos was a commonplace for the 15th century European black slave trade.
Next, stroll to the Prince Henry the Navigator statue and hear the story of this great explorer sailing from Lagos in 1415 to capture the Moroccan city of Ceuta. Learn how this event helped propel Portugal into the Age of Discoveries.
Voyage westward to Sagres and visit this remote village where Prince Henry the Navigator developed the first nautical school in the 15th century. Walk with your guide through the charming village center and treasure the ambiance of the local fishing harbor. Then, stop at Cape St Vincent and capture stunning coastal views of the southwestern tip of Europe. Hop back in the coach and buckle-up as you return to your hotel where your tour ends.
1
Lagos
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cabo de San Vicente
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.4
based on 21 reviews
Kathryn_M, Jun 2024
Seeing Lagos and St. Vincent Cape were very memorable. We just spent most of the day picking up people and driving which made it tiring for elderly folks.
Marina_M, Aug 2022
The trip is worth the price. When stopping in Lagos, go straight to the small beaches. They are stunning! Then, you won't stop in Sagres and you will have 40 mins for St. Vincent Cape. Bear that it's really windy there in mind and take a jacket.
Anne_G, Jun 2018
Fairly good, we had an hour in Lagos,not much time to do anything. A 20 min photo stop, a 20 min stop at Cape St. Vincent and a drive past Sagres harbour. It was OK but nothing startling.
Jay D, Mar 2018
This was a terrific tour to the Algarve's furthest point west. Our tour director was very knowledgeable and forthcoming with information and insights. Really appreciated the extra time in Sagres!
Niladri S, Aug 2016
Total duration of trip7hrs actual sightseeing time2hrs the rest of the time is spent picking up and dropping off the passengers 3hrs and travelling2hrs. This tour is not a good value for money or time spent !!
Ian M, Apr 2016
This tour could be greatly improved if the number of customers and size of the bus were reduced. For 1.5 hours sightseeing we had to endure 4.5 hours of hotel pick ups and drop offs as well as the travel time to the destinations
Gary A, Mar 2016
Such a pity a pretty good tour was hosted by the rudest and most unprofessional tour guide we have ever experienced. What a massive dissappointment. I would never recommend this tour because of this disgraceful person.
I have provided a full and detailed communication to Viator.
Brendan D, Mar 2016
Good trip a lot closed on Mondays but worth doing.
I booked late and wasn't picked up by bus but after contacting the tour operator one of the office staff collected us in her own car and brought us to the bus. Appreciated the extra effort
Gregor A, Dec 2015
We very much enjoyed our visit to Lagos, the photo stop and Cape St Vincent, especially the wonderful sunset. Our guide was very informative throughout the tour. We would have liked more time to wander around Lagos had just over an hour, more time at the photo stop, beautiful scenery, at Sagres we just drove through it, Cape St. Vincent was definitely worth the visit. This was a half day tour but we were picked up by mini van at 12.15 p.m. in Quarteira, met up with the coach in Albufeira at 1 p.m., then made several more pick ups before heading to Lagos. On the return we were transferred in Albufeira to a van and dropped off in Quarteira at 8.30 p.m., making it a day trip. Co-ordination of various pick ups to one coach pick-up in Albufeira and same on the return would have meant less time sitting on the bus and perhaps allowed more time at the stops.
pberan, May 2015
Nice trip to the edge of Europe, nice cliffs, it was bit rainy at Sagres.
M A T, Mar 2015
Tour guide was very rude and unwelcoming ! Most of the trip was spent picking us all up and dropping everyone off again . Very little time in any of the places. Would not recommend this trip to anyone. Waste of everyones time and money !
del, Nov 2014
Wonderful day. And lovely scenery. Would definitely recommend. Thank you so much!!
Soureya_A, Mar 2022
Trop peu de visites; pas assez d'accompagnement guidé... Sur la Pointe St Vincent, à peine 1/2 heure d'arrêt...
Carolina_I, Sep 2021
Un viaje lindo con personal muy amable, para recorrer Lagos, Sagres y Cabo de San Vicente en medio día.
Nadia_F, Sep 2021
Très belle excursion.
Temps libre d'une heure pour se balader à Lagos.
Les points de vue étaient magnifiques.
Je recommande. La guide parlait très bien le français, les explications étaient claires.
Alessandro_P, Aug 2020
Bella la gita alla città di Lagos e suggestivi i paesaggi vicino a Sagres. Forse un po' più tempo a disposizione per girare le vie della città vecchia di Lagos e per assaporare l'atmosfera prettamente portoghese del sud sarebbe stato perfetto!
Laura T, May 2014
Etwas holprig startete unsere Tour an diesem Tag mit einer Stunde Verspätung. Zwar hatten wir die Tour auf deutsch gebucht, der charmante und kompetente englisch-französisch-sprachige, sehr erfahrene Reiseleiter hat uns aber dennoch verständlich, unterhaltsam und infomativ durch das Prgramm geführt. Mit Witz und Esprit erzählte er Wissenswertes aus der Geschichte und Kultur der Region, auch während der Fahrt durch andere Landstriche. Leider war die Zeit vor Ort in Sagres und am St. Vincent zum Fotografieren und Genießen der Landschaft recht kurz bemessen. Dennoch ist der halbtägige Ausflug für Algarve-Urlauber zu empfehlen.
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