Private Historical Tour in Algarve

My family and I (81 year old grandmother and three teenagers) took three personal tours with Johnny and had a great time. Both the adults and teenagers enjoyed the tours as well as the information Johnny provided about the Algarve. We wanted to visit the End of the World, Faro, and Silves, and Johnny recommended the best times to see these locations based on local whether conditions and so as to avoid large crowds. The vehicle was comfortable, spacious, and air conditioned. Johnny was on time, friendly, and always happy to answer any questions we had. His recommendations for restaurants and other activities apart from his tours were quite good and we had some very nice meals because of them. We would definitely recommend Johnny and will reach out to him again next time we visit the Algarve.

Johnny was incredible. I can’t say enough good things in this space, but I will say this. You want a great day?…..book a tour with Johnny. He is so gracious and fun.

Johnny (João) gave us an amazing full day trip to several gorgeous places around Lagos (where we were staying). We went up to Fóia, then on to Monchique, Albufeira, and finally Ferragudo where we enjoyed a lovely dinner. We enjoyed having Johnny to point out important historical locations and explain architectural and cultural changes over the years. Being from Albufeira, Johnny was exceptionally comfortable navigating his (well appointed) van through narrow streets and greeting the locals. Johnny gave us countless good tips for dining and shopping, as well advice on what to avoid. His good humour and charm was the icing on the cake. You really can’t go wrong with Johnny! We were thrilled with our day of exploring and learning about each area. What a treat!

We had a fabulous tour with Johnny! He was so knowledgeable about his country and what we were seeing and so attentive to our needs. It was a great day driving from Logos up to Monchique the Albufeiro and Farragudo- smaller towns we wouldn’t have seen the service Johnny so competently provided. Such a fun day!

Johnny provided us with an incredible day in the Algarve! His passion for Portugal and its’ people and his knowledge of his country’s history and geography were both evident as he shared highlights such as Monchique and Silves with us. Johnny shared many interesting stories and was a wealth of local knowledge, both during and after the tour. I liked it so much, I’m now looking at booking a different tour next week with Johnny! Trust me - book a Johnny’s Tour for a truly unforgettable experience! 💯

We were holidaying with two other couples in Albufeira when we selected Johnny’s Tours to take us to / from a vineyard wine tasting. From the moment, he picked us up in his spotless and comfortable minibus, he was the consummate knowledgeable and amusing host. He took us to various beautiful Algarve locations en/route to/from the vineyard all the while providing an informative but not overbearing commentary. A true gentleman and generally just a very nice human being to spend time with. Also, a careful, safe driver. Overall, a top-notch guy / service.

Professionalism. João knows the region a lot. Well, I ask. Very nice tours; various places that mostly a resident of the region knows

We couldn't decide between Johnny's "Western Algarve" and "Historical Algarve" tour, so we contacted him through his website. This was probably the best decision we made during our vacation. Johnny worked with us to tailor a tour specifically for us. As we got to know each other over the course of the tour, Johnny suggested some other stops along the way that he thought (correctly) would be of interest to us. Johnny is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging guide. Not just a fountain of information and anecdote, but also curious about us and our experiences. We spent the day conversing with him both in the comfort of his air conditioned van and walking around historically and culturally significant towns and landmarks, and came away richer for the experience and feeling like we had just made a very good friend. Do yourselves the favour of contacting Johnny through his website, and let him take you on a tour of the Algrves that you will never forget.

Johnny was very professional, always on time and very accommodating to changes or queries. Very good company and easy to get on with on our trips. Brilliant service

In my search for a tour company, he was the most communicative, very relatable and flexible. The tour itself was beautiful, he knew the breathtaking views that we had to experience, he was detailed when he needed to be and also gave us time to enjoy the scenery. We took amazing pics and even helped to capture the entire group in pics. Obrigado Johnny!