Lori was our guide and driver on our Tuktuk tour of Tavira. She was a lot of fun with a lot of knowledge of the area. The tour ended with lunch and a refreshing cold drink. This was a really great way to see Tavira in a short period of time
Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour





At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $86 / person
- Location
- Faro, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 39 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Maria's Tuk Tuk
- Meeting point
- At Maria's Tuk Tuk stop.
Description
The City Tapas & Wine tour takes you to discover the city of Tavira and at the end of the tour you will be entitled to a local tapas tasting at the restaurant Ti Maria, one of our partners. Pass and stop in the salt pans, pass through the Atalaia area, the Convento das Bernardas, former prison and stop at the São Sebastião church. It also passes by the military barracks, São Francisco church and São José church (former hospital church). Then we continue on Rua da Liberdade and Praça da República (center). The historic area is the most important area of this tour, where we will visit Convento da Graça, Santiago Church, Santa Maria Church, Misericórdia Church and stop at the Castle. Almost at the end of the tour we go to Alto de São Brás, where we find the Chapel of São Brás and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. To end the tour, Maria's Tuk Tuk takes you to Ti Maria Restaurant, where you will have a tapas and wine menu included.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 11:30 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 6–90)
- $86
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Tavira City tuk tuk tour starts in the Alto de São Brás area. In this area we find the chapel of São Brás and the Church Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the largest church in the city.
Passage and stop at the salt flats and passage through Atalaia.
Passing by Convento das Bernardas.
In this area we will pass by the old prison / Library of Tavira, and stop at the Chapel of São Sebastião
Passage through the Quartel da Atalaia, São Francisco Church and São José do Hospital Church
Walkway on Rua da Liberdade and Praça da República (city center)
Passage by the old Convento da Graça and Church of Santiago de Tavira
Passage by the Church of Santa Maria
This tour includes a visit to the Igreja da Misericórdia
Stop in the area of the church of Santa Maria do Castelo and Castelo de Tavira
On this street is located the Ti Maria restaurant where the tour ends. You can enjoy a tapas menu included in the tour.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you need Maria's Tuk Tuk to pick you up at a specific location, please inform the booking. This option is possible in the Tavira area and surroundings (approximate radius of 2.5km from the center of Tavira).
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Faro
- Starting price $86 is 67% above the typical $51 for tours of similar length in Faro
Excurgo comparison of 455 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour take?
Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour cost?
Prices start at $86 per person for this Faro 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 Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:30 AM.
Can I cancel Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If you need Maria's Tuk Tuk to pick you up at a specific location, please inform the booking. This option is possible in the Tavira area and surroundings (approximate radius of 2.5km from the center of Tavira).
What languages is Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Maria's Tuk Tuk.
Reviews(39)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Lori was our Tuk Tuk driver through Tivara streets she was really fun and knowledgeable We saw the old town as well the salt fields finished with a nice lunch at a local restaurant. Lot gets a 5. Lunch a 4
What a great time going around the city and learning about the historical and cultural significance. The bonus was at the end when we had fabulous tapas.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our tour around Tavira and saw a lot more of the city then we would have otherwise. Our host was very informative and friendly. The wine and tapas were excellent and generous portions and we enjoyed the wine so much that we bought 2 more bottles to take away with us. Would fully recommend this
This is the way to see Tavira highlights. The tour takes in a variety of landmarks. You are able to stop, if you choose to, to go into churches, city gardens and there are plenty of photo opportunities. Our tour ended with some lovely tapas and wine at Ti Maria restaurant. Our guide, Lawrie, was jovial and extremely knowledgeable which helped make the trip most enjoyable. We had one or two queries prior to booking the trip which were raised by email, all of which were answered quickly and fully. We would highly recommend this company for your tuk tuk trip.
We had a great tour around Tavira. Our tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. We then had a really good late lunch at Tia Maria. We thought this was good value and outstanding customer service when organising the trip.
We are staying in Tavira and were picked up from our hotel. Our guide was fabulous in taking us through the history of this lovely city and showing us sites we would never of seen just walking around. The lunch after was at a restaurant where we were made to feel like special guests from the high quality food to the service. An all round superb trip!
Excellent way to see Tavira and learn about its history. Finished off with some local Tapas at a lovely restaurant. Driver spoke good English and entertained us for the whole trip. Very considerate of good spots to take photos and have a look around
Lori was wonderful - this is the perfect length of time to see Tavira. The food and wine at the end of the tour was absolutely incredible! Definitely would recommend
Brilliant tour. You have 90mins in a tuktuk with extremely experienced guide learning all about Tavira, the history, the sights, salt pans, tuna fishing and so on. Our guide had a dry quirky sense of humour that was great fun. Then you end up at a wonderful tapas restaurant where there are loads of different tapas to try. Great day
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