Cork Secrets
Description
From the meeting point we head to the bubbling Loulé Market! Smell the smells and discover the local products (bread, cakes, jams, honey, nuts, liqueurs, fish and more). Next, we'll visit the cork capital of the Algarve: São Brás de Alportel, where it all began: the extraction and processing of cork that provided work for many families and its export generated wealth for the area. The first Portuguese bank was born here in the Casa Museu do Traje, and from here there will be time for lunch (not included in the tour). We'll then visit the cork factory.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The day starts with a visit to the village of Loulé where guests will visit the local charismatic market located near the historical center.. One of the most famous ones in Algarve.
In here we take a guided visit to this important cork factory (very essential to the local economy) Duration: 90 minutes.:
A visit to all departments of the museum.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer a pick-up and drop-off service outside the designated locations for an additional fee agreed in advance. The pick up location must be confirmed with us at least 24 hours before departure, so that we can indicate the pick up time. If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day. Free pick ups within designated areas of Albufeira , other areas Will have an extra cost of 5 euros per person that should be paid to the driver in cash.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult;
- We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
- If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown durin the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
- This tour is not off road, therefore, the vehicle used to take this tour will be a Mercedes with air conditioning for greater customer comfort.
Reviews(10)
Very informative! They took the explanation of your wine bottle cork from the beginning tree bark to finished product. I'd never though about it before!
Thank you for your review! For our company is very important have your feedback and know how happy you are with lerning more about Cork and wine. See you soon and merry christmas
The tour guides were wonderful. Carla and Paulo. They were very welcoming and accommodating. The cork farm experience was so very unique and educational. I am grateful for the mini side trips to the market etc.
Thank you Laura for tour review! It was a pleasure to Share our Algarve inland with you! For us the Cork os very important for our economie and also self us tainable. We are very glade you have enjoyed tour tour and this side of Portugal. We hope to see again for another tour
Carla was wonderful guide taking us t Loulé’ and telling us about Portuguese history culture and food. Seeing the local artisans for many crafts not just cork
Thank you Maria, for your excellent review! It´s a great pleasure to share our cultural richness with you! The reward comes with your recognition and, above all, your love for our Algarve. See you soon
Carla our tour guide was very well versed in English. She provided us with a commentary during to, at, and after at each site. She is very knowledgeable about her tours and was always answering our question. She always translated I to English if a guide was struggling. We would highly recommend Carla as your guide.
On behalf of the entire Zebra Safari Tours team, we want to thank you for your recommendation! It was a pleasure to have been your driver on the Cork Secrets. Our cork oak is uniquely rich, and we could spend an entire day talking about this beautifull tree. You were one os a kind! We hope to have you back behind the wheel odf the Zebra for another tour. Kisses both of you
This was a fun excursion! Carla Silva was out tour guide, and she was knowledgeable and showed us around the town, museum and cork factory. It was neat learning about all the uses of cork and the long time you have to wait for harvesting cork. I even got to try trimming cork! Definitely recommend this excursion with Carla!
Thank you so much for you nice review. It was very nice be your driver on the Cork Secrets our protect tree in Portugal. The Portuguese name is Sobreiro
This was an interesting trip to learn so much about cork! Carla was exceptional and had great knowledge of cork and Albufeira! Both activities local guides were excellent also! It was a fantastic day. Take this tour with Carla for a great day learning about cork!
Thank you for the wonderful review! Zebra Tours is always thrilled when we hear you had a wonderfull day! Two wonderful couples with rich life stories enriching our company Kisses all of you
A wonderful day with a friendly, patient and knowledgeable guide with an excellent sense of humour as a bonus! We were shown around the Loule market and surrounding area, a small colonial museum and the highlight for us, the cork factory- excellent hands-on review of the cork industry. Carla showed her passion for Portugal in her answers to all our questions! A fun time, and great to learn more as it was our first time in Portugal / Algarve. Truly a comfortable and worthwhile tour! Thanks Carla and JeepSafari Tours!
Thank you very much for choosing Zebra Safari Tour. It was a pleasure being your tour guide. Hope you had a real experience of what Algarve is all about.
We had a fantastic time that far exceeded our expectations. Carla was an amazing host and a true ambassador for all things Portugal! We would highly recommend this particular tour.
Greetings from Zebra Safari Tours. First of all, we want to thank you for booking your activity with Zebra Safari Tours. We are thrilled to be able to show you the world of cork and knowing that we exceeded your expectations, is a source of pride for us. Thank you for the review and for making our activity known to other customers, we hope to see you again very soon to do other activities with Zebra. A big thank you on behalf of the entire Zebra Safari Tours team.
The perfect tour to see and understand the charm, beauty and uniqueness of Portugal. It is a relaxing and very informative and you will gain insight into the Portuguese way of life. Our tour guide Carla shared many insights into Portugals past, present and future and we are leaving Portugal with a better appreciation for the people and this beautiful, diverse country. This tour is a must!
Hello dear Customer. First of all, let us thank you for booking your tour with our company Zebra Safari tours. We are delighted to know that you really enjoyed our country and our Region "The Algarve", as it is a region with a lot of culture, history and gastronomy. We are proud that you really liked Carla and her work. Thank you for the nice review and for the time you took to write it. We hope to see you again very soon. Thank you on behalf of the entire Zebra Safari Tours team.
Had a great day . Informative personable Luís took us to Loule market, Portuguese sweets and coffee then off to the Cork factory tour. Very well presented , we will never see a cork in the same light. Great lunch at a local restaurant and a tour of the costume museum. Wonderful day! Good value! The newly retired!
Dear Norma, We are very glad with our decision. It was a great pleasure to have you with us in one of our tours. We also are very proud with your very positive words about the tour and Luis. Be always welcome. Our warmest regards
