On this day tour we go to the mountains! Monchique is right up there. With evergreen vegetation, it allows us to have fantastic views. The first stop is at Caldas de Monchique, a 16th century SPA Resort. Let’s explore the ancient gardens that look like they came out of a fairy tale and drink the famous alkaline water! The small town of Monchique is quite warm and we can walk in its small streets. After that we go to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve and one of the largest in Portugal. With 902 meters of height, we were able to have a 360º view of breathtaking. Come with South Explorers to discover this paradise on earth!
In demand: 55 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
We will pick you up at your accomodation or hotel.
Here we will visit the small spa where we find a secret garden of the sixteenth century. In this verdant garden we will prove the water that comes directly from the mountain, the purest and known for its medicinal properties.
Small village with a nice old character! We will stop and visit a viewpoint and the main square of the village. We will also tour the historic center with small traditional shops.
We go to the top of Monchique Mountain. Fóia is 902 meters high and offers a unique view of the entire region. Here we will also find an exhibition of craftsmanship of monchique artisans.
Let's stop in the village of Monchique and see the view from the belvedere. Then we walk to the central square where we will taste the famous firewater "Medronho".
Pick-up at your accomodation in Lagos area. In some cases where it is not possible to access with the minivan, you will be informed of the nearest place to make your pick-up.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Monchique Half Day Small-Group Tour from Lagos lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $63 per person for this Lagos 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
It can: 55 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up at your accomodation in Lagos area. In some cases where it is not possible to access with the minivan, you will be informed of the nearest place to make your pick-up. Pickup points include Via Don Ana, WOT Lagos Montemar.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by South Explorers.
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We highly recommend any tours with Filipe! He was very knowledgeable, professional and kind! The Monchique tour had some walking and driving. Our favourite part was seeing the Storks and their babies! Also drinking the spring water and filling up our water bottles. Thank you Filipe for an awesome tour experience! Lorraine
Hello, we are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
Filipe was an excellent guide! He had so much knowledge to share. We saw beautiful and interesting parts of the Algarve I wouldn’t have seen without this tour. It was easy to see Filipe enjoys his job. I’ve already recommended this tour!
Hello, we are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
Great experience. Rui was very kind and knowledgeable and the mountains were beautiful. We saw ans learnt a lot. Thank you.
Hello Nina, We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
Rui was a gem of a tour guide. We saw many interesting things and learned aot about the region. A real hidden gem.
Hello Meryl, We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
Because it wasn't busy, we had Antonio as our private guide, which was amazing. He is so knowledgeable and engaging; he seems to instinctively know what your interests are. He was incredibly patient as I spent way too much time in a lovely shop in Monchique that had all hand-made items; what a gem that I never would have found on my own. The views from the mountain were amazing. Best for us was the walk around Caldas de Monchique, a tranquil oasis. You could not do better than a tour with Antonio. Everything was perfect.
Hello, We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
The relaxing drive into the Monchique countryside with our lovely driver Magdelana. The views from the top were gorgeous as was the liquor.
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Good tour of areas you wouldnt see. Good company to book through as they were professional . The tour didn’t have a huge highlight. . We visited studio bonagart in monchique which I highly recommend
Hello, We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
We had a very nice guide who showed us the beautiful landscape and great views. A lot of things were explained, but unfortunately the tour was not offered with a German-speaking guide, so we couldn't understand everything.
Hello, We are very happy that you enjoyed your time with us. All the best. South Explorers Team
A fantastic half day tour. Our guide Antonio was very knowledgeable and answered our many questions and gave excellent advice. The itinerary was perfect with great views of the Algarve from it's highest point. The stops at the spa town a d Montique were special. We would highly recommend this tour and this company.
Great day trip with our wonderful Guide Antonio from Southern Explorers. A special visit to a spa town and to Montique. The views from the highest point on the Algarve was spectacular. You could see from Faro to Cape St. Vincente.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monchique Half Day Small-Group Tour from Lagos | 3–4 hours | 4.8 (24) | $63 | |
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