Outstanding day! You must see the Algarve from the water! Andre and Dominick shared a lot of knowledge with us and made sure everyone got the perfect picture regardless of what side you sat on the boat! A must do when visiting the Algarve!
Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao





At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Portimao, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 1,973 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Algarve Discovery
- Meeting point
- Meet in front of the Ruins of the Convent of São Francisco, on the riverfront. When you arrive, you will have the Commercial Port of Portimão on your right. Go straight ahead on the dirt road. At the end of this road you will find the meeting point.Algarve Discovery Staff will be at the gate.
Description
Be Inside Benagil Cave in a very exclusive tour, small groups, and live guided tour without dirty diesel. This is the more longest boat trip from Portimão. Discover the navy beach, stop for a swim and maybe see dolphins New boats, less polluting safe and comfortable. Small groups, who will have the full attention of our guide, on a guided tour, where we also make reference to points of interest and places that you can visit later. Embark on a small boat and enjoy this tour, where we will take you as close as possible to the caves. Marvel at these beautiful nature formations off Portimao. Benagil Caves are considered some of the most exotic beaches in the world. Boats of this size are safe and allow you to really visit the interior, the most beautiful rock formations On this tour we will visit lots of caves and deserted beaches and we will be inside one of the most beautiful caves in the world Benagil Cave, we will also visit the famous Praia da Marinha where you can go swimming
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $40
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $23
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- $23
Out at sunset: the 5:20 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:52 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 170 of the next 300 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
you will se carvoeiro
we will see
you will see benagil cave
we will pass marina
we will pass
Navy Beach one of the most beautiful and emblematic beaches of Portugal. Considered also as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world by the Michelin Guide.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Portimao
- The most-reviewed of 276 tours in Portimao
- Starting price $40 is close to the typical $40 for tours of similar length in Portimao
Excurgo comparison of 276 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao take?
Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Portimao experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
How much does Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $23, adults from $40.
Does Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao sell out?
It can: 170 of the next 300 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet in front of the Ruins of the Convent of São Francisco, on the riverfront. When you arrive, you will have the Commercial Port of Portimão on your right. Go straight ahead on the dirt road. At the end of this road you will find the meeting point. Algarve Discovery Staff will be at the gate. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Small Group Tour of Benagil Caves from Portimao worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,973 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Algarve Discovery.
Reviews(1,973)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Truly, a wonderful experience. Highly recommended. I had doubts at first because I usually get seasick on boats, but it did not happen. It was two intense but very pleasant hours. The caves were wonderful. No one visiting the Algarve should miss them. Quite an experience. The boat trip was amazing, right at water level and being able to enter each cave after seeing the interior. Martin and Mauro were very kind and professional. I would definitely do the tour again. Not to be missed.
Had an amazing tour of the caves and coastline. Dominque and Andre were incredible- felt very safe and enjoy very aspect of the tour.
Finally got to do this tour after being delayed a day because of bad weather. Tour was long enough just under two hours. We visited several different caves along the coast. Smugglers cave, love cave and the legendary Benagil cave. Tour guide (Captain) was very knowledgeable and funny at times. Only complaint is lack of signage when you arrive at location. Tour guide in a pink shirt will show up and you will go with him after that. Overall great tour for family/friends and great views along the coast. Would do again.
The boats were a fairly easy walk from the cruise terminal (less than a 1/2 mile). The city itself was a nice diversion but the caves were a natural beauty that shouldn't be missed if you are in the area.
2 hours of sunshine and a great way to see the dramatic coast line. Our captain and host were very relaxed and warm whilst being attentive to the usual safety whilst at sea. We enjoyed the style of boat and the small numbers. We stopped off for those that wanted to have a swim at the end. Would highly recommend. Many thanks
Great tour! Good directions on finding the company (and it was busy in the area because of cruise passengers). It was fun, beautiful, but most importantly, felt like we were in excellent hands in terms of safety and skill. Boat held about 20 of us and it was comfortable. We were able to go into several caves. I really enjoyed starting in Portimao as the caves became more impressive along the way. We were told that there was likely an option to have a quick swim break, but crew determined the current was too strong so we didn’t stop. I completely agreed with that decision! Highly recommend!!
Very good value, operators are polite and conscientious. Tour is extensive and fantastic. Meeting place can be tricky to find.
Very nice tour. The coastal view is amazing.
Great experience, we saw many dolphins in the open sea, the cliffs and caves by boat are splendid, be careful if you get seasick, it lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes!!
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