Portimao Walking Tour, Portugal

Portimao Storytelling Walking Tour

Our Portimao walking tour is designed for people who want to experience Portimao as it was, and as it is now. Using the city’s street art, architecture, and historical monuments to tell the story of Portimão, you’ll learn about the people who shaped the city from its origins, and those who make it the cool and vibrant city that it is today. Along the way, you’ll ‘meet’ sculptors and street artists, a poet and a politician, a missionary and a pirate. But it’s not just about the famous. You’ll also learn about the lives of ‘ordinary’ residents and discover some of the best places to eat, drink and shop ‘local’ in town.

The trail guides you around both the city’s highlights and it’s lesser known, but equally charming backstreets. We’ll also give you suggestions for more places to visit and things to do in and around the city – so you can spend the whole day or even the weekend here.

Starting and ending on the waterfront promenade, the trail is 3km and takes around 1.5 hours to complete (not including stops for refreshments, shopping etc.). Parking is available nearby, as are local bus stops, and the train station is a 25-minute walk away.

Highlights

• Portimão Museum and the old sardine canneries
• Contemporary sculptures along the Ribeirinha promenade
• Jardim 1 Decembro: the garden of ‘ceramic books’
• Cool street art murals
• The former Palácio do Sapal and the invisible fountains
• The old fishing district
• Traditional tavernas and seafood restaurants
• Antiga Lota: the old fish auction house
• Portimão’s pastelarias and famous pastries
• Igreja do Colégio: the 17th Century Baroque Jesuit College

Why do Portimão Walking Tour?

Flexibility: go whenever you want. There’s no set start/end time or date.
Set your own pace: take as long as you like. There’s no time limit.
Private and independent: no tagging along with others or following a tour guide.
Family-friendly: our tour is full of ‘fun facts’ and interesting things to look at along the way. Ideal to keep the kids amused.
Engaging: it’s a fun way to discover the city. You’ll go ‘off the beaten track’ places, as well as the highlights. Even if you’re a regular visitor or a local, our walk will help you experience Portimao with fresh eyes.
All-weather activity: cloudy or rainy day? Grab an umbrella and head out. There are plenty of cosy coffee & cake stops along the trail.
Excellent value: only €19.50 per group – that’s less than 5€ per person for a fun family experience.