Private Tour: Portimao, Alvor and Ferragudo Sightseeing by Vintage Motorcycle Sidecar from Portimao

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,Portuguese,Spanish

Language Offered

Overview

For a fun Portuguese adventure hop into the sidecar of vintage motorcycle for a 2.5-hour private tour of Alvo and Ferragudo from Portimao. This tour is a memorable way to explore the scenic towns around Portimao in the Algarve region. Visit the fishing village of Ferragudo and capture views from the Ferragudo lighthouse. Plus, see the fort of Santa Catarina a medieval fortress that protected the Algarve from pirates. Enjoy the full attention of your guide who can stop as needed for refreshments along the way (own expense) or tailor your itinerary around you.

2.5-hour Portimao, Ferragudo and Alvor morning or afternoon motorcycle with sidecar tour from Portimao
Ride in the sidecar or pillion of a vintage motorcycle, chauffeured by an expert driver-guide
Admire the views from Ferragudo lighthouse and explore old Portimao and riverside Alvor
See beautiful beaches, visit Santa Catarina Fort and enjoy stops along the way
Receive a discount entry voucher to Portimao Museum to use afterward
Enjoy a flexible itinerary and full attention from a guide on this private tour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

What To Expect

Meet your friendly motorcycle guide in the morning or evening in central Portimao for a private day trip to Alvor and Ferragudo. After listening to a safety briefing, strap on your helmet and hop into your sidecar. If there are two people, one will ride behind your guide or pillion. Discuss any places of particular interest and your guide can tailor your journey accordingly.Then, begin your adventure through Portimao and enjoy insightful and historical commentary from your guide. Learn how Portimao was critical in the Algarve's fishing and sardine canning industry.Leave Portimao and enjoy views as you cross into Ferragudo. Cruise by white terracotta roofed fishermen's cottages on your way to the Arade River. Ride along cobbled streets and absorb the lively atmosphere of this up and coming restaurant scene.Next, motor to the Ferragudo lighthouse which sits on a bluff staring towards Portimao. Stop here for amazing views over the river towards Portimao with the Monchique hills setting the background. Then stretch your eyes the other direction towards the Atlantic Ocean for a panoramic delight.Coast down through Portimao Old Town towards Alvor and admire landmarks including the 18th-century church Our Lady of the Conception. In this quaint town cradled by the Alvor River estuary (Ria de Alvor) and sea, explore cliffside beaches and charming riverfront shops. If you desire, stop to shop or to grab some refreshments (own expense).Loop back with your chauffeur past the sparkling sands of Praia da Rocha in Portimao and break at Santa Catarina Fort. Walk around this 17th-century maritime fortress and see how its strategic placement helped protect the peninsula from pirate attacks and other invaders. Meet back with your guide at a predetermined time and voyage back to central Portimao. Receive a voucher good for a discount to Portimao Museum, where you can delve deeper into Portimao's history. Then, bid farewell to your guide.