THE ALGARVE · WINE TOURS
The Algarve grows more wine than its reputation suggests, on schist and limestone behind Lagoa, Silves and Tavira. These 15 tastings and estate visits are compared on how far you drive, how many wines are poured and whether lunch is part of the price.
Quinta da Tôr in Loulé, Algarve, a 2-hour guided wine tour with 4 tastings, local bread and olive oil, plus infinity pool time.
“Well organised and informed with a good selection of tapas to have. Perhaps a formal meal could be arranged”
From Albufeira, ride a 4x4 off-road through cork forests and hills, then taste Algarve wines at a winery with local bites.
“The tour was interesting and we tasted some new delicious honeys and Piri Piri. The winery was a new experience for us although the wines were not our favourites. Now comes the cherry on top: Our tour guide named Fred was very friendly, open and heartwearming. The tour with him was the best thing. With his warm and funny manner he brightened up our trip. Thank you and greetings from the German people!”
From Albufeira to Silves and a family winery, taste 3 Algarve wines with snacks, then explore Moorish Silves with pickup included.
“Joao contacted us to arrange pick up. Friendly and explained everything. Filipe was our guide-What a guy! Fun, friendly, courteous and full of knowledge! 5 star guide. Our first winery tour and it took our breath away… the scenery, the itinerary, the people and of course the wine! From start to finish we could not fault a thing. Very relaxed atmosphere and a small group which we liked. Silves castle was fab too. Well worth the money. Thank you Joao and Filipe.”
Boutique Algarve wine tour with pickup from Albufeira, a working winery tasting of red, white and rosé, and a Silves historic walk.
“Had a great time! Carlos, our driver, shared a wealth of knowledge and was a lot of fun. The winery was picturesque and the staff were kind and helpful. The wines were very good. Especially liked the Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Small-group Algarve wine and tapas at Quinta da Tôr near Loulé. Taste local wines, enjoy mountain views, and relax by an infinity pool.
“Nice quiet wine tour and tasting. They do recommend purchasing a small charcuterie board to enjoy with the wines you taste. Totally worth it.”
Winery tour from Albufeira or Vilamoura: walk vines, taste four Portuguese wines with tapas, then pastel de nata and almond firewater.
“We had amazing experience with both the transport to and from and the tour and tasting itself! Highly recommend to everyone!”
A 3-hour Albufeira winery tour with 4 wine tastings, Portuguese cheese and charcuterie tapas, plus viewpoints and local firewater.
“The owner was very informative as he explained the process of wine making. We had some very rude, privileged individuals in our group, who constantly wandered off and talked over him. I was embarrassed for them! The tapas board was small but tasty. There were 4 taster glasses of wine. The grounds are beautiful.”
Taste 4 Algarve wines with food pairings at an iconic winery in Carvoeiro, with live Portuguese music and optional hotel pickup.
“Very well organised, firstly with a tour of the grape fields very knowledgable guide good variety of wines and tapas like food which was lovely interspersed with 3 songs sung by the host lovely touch. Would highly recommend a visit here”
Free pickup, panoramic Albufeira viewpoints, Strip sights, then a winery tasting of 4 Algarve wines, all in 3.5 hours.
“Our guide Paul was so friendly and kind! He showed us all the beautiful places and stopped to take photos! He gave us the history of the towns and made sure we were ok!”
Half-day small group wine tasting from Lagos with a Silves old-town stop and a Quinta Do Frances visit for three Algarve wines and tapas.
“Philippe was extremely knowledgable and made the afternoon interesting fun and v informative of local history. Small group worked well. Beautiful countryside, vineyards , stork nests and lovely old town of Silves . I highly recommend this trip ☺️”
Small-group wine tasting from Lagos in Silves and a local Algarve winery. Taste 3 wines with tapas and a barrel room tour.
“The tour of the winery was very good. Filipe was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. The wines we tasted were lovely as was the tapas. Fatima was an excellent host.”
Small-group Algarve half-day with hotel pickup, Salgados wildlife stop, Guia piri piri chicken lunch, and wine tasting at a Sir Cliff Richard winery.
“The tour began with us being collected at our hotel. Despite it being the off-season and only my wife and I being present, the tour proceeded as scheduled. Our guide was very friendly and took some photos of us. They were also very knowledgeable about our route and the different places in the Algarve. The piri-piri chicken was delicious and a good portion. The wine tasting was enjoyable, and we tasted several wines. It was a very enjoyable day for both of us.”
Small-group day trip from Lagos to Silves and Monchique with castle and cathedral visits, mountain views, thermal spa time, and wine tasting.
“My husband and I had the best day on this tour and saw parts of the Algarve region we never would have been able to find on our own. Our guide, Antonio, was extremely knowledgeable of all the sites we visited and answered any questions the group had. I also appreciated that the tour group was kept small so it didn’t feel like you were lost in a big crowd. We would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about Portugal’s history and taste good wine!”
Algarve wine day with hotel pickup, 6 tastings at 2 wineries, and free time in Silves, plus views from a red-brick castle.
“We had an great day visiting 2 vineyards with a break in Silves in the middle. Our guide Carlos was very friendly, funny and informative 10/10. I would 100% recommend this tour for any wine lovers.”
Albufeira half-day jeep safari plus wine tasting: Conqueiros cork stop, hotel pickup, four wines with cheese and meats.
“Hugo, our tour guide was amazing! Very informative & personable. The trip into the countryside was great, we saw a lot of local agriculture and learned about some of the industries. The winery tour was far too long, but the wines and charcuterie board were great- once we finally got there.”
Pick a coastline, pick a kind of day, and see what it costs.
