Things to Do in Lagos
The idea here is to offer you an experience more than the sun and the beach, so in the end, you will look to Lagos with a completely new perspective. And at the same time, help you to plan your stay in the area.
We will talk about the Algarve fauna and flora. If you chose the morning tour, you would have the opportunity to see the fish, seafood, fruit, vegetables, and traditional pastry from the region. Morning or afternoon you can contemplate one of the outstanding rooftops in Lagos.
In a fun and relaxed way, you can meet the urban evolution of the area and the importance of this town in World history. Will reveal to you the history, stories, myths, economy, and society. Celtic iron age will be revealed in where they found Lacobriga: The first urban nucleus, objects, and way of Living. Found where the Romans settled down, their activities, and archaeological finds. You will meet the Middle Ages Wall and urban Trace, which was built by the Portuguese.
From the Modern Era, you will learn from Henry the Navigator, his role in the discovery exploration, and slaves. With gravures, old photos, photos reconstitutions that you will see in this experience, you will look to Lagos with a completely new perception.
Was in Lagos that the last convicted to death in Portugal by civil crime was executed. And Lagos is also known for its beautiful street Art Pieces. Then, while you will walk to the path of the Last convicted to death you can appreciate a few Art Pieces, while we give our interpretation.
Then, please be prepared, because we will lead you to the same grim, terror, slavery, and, who knows, ghosts.
Itinerary:
• Lagos Main Square
• Statue of Henry the Navigator
• The Slave Market
• The Governador's Castle
• The Slaves Cemetry
• Lagos middle age village
• Statue of Dom Sebastião
While we return to the meeting point, is time to give you our recommendations.
Starting with things to in the area and surrounds same nice restaurants, so you can experiment the original Algarve cuisine. Also, the best rooftops where you can have a nice drink with fantastic views.
And will share with you the location where you can have our favorite ice cream in town and the spots that have the nicest Algarve pastry that the town has to offer.
In the very end, we have a surprise for you, that has to do with the interpretation of an Art Piece!!!
Free tour Lagos History, stories, tales, with a local – History, culture, and the essential tips, both local and region-wide.
Come with me!!
Being an “old school” traveler and experienced hotelier myself, who already served thousands of travelers from all over the world, I love to show my town in an alternative and independent manner, a bit apart from the same old tours for tourists. So, you will see and hear what most people don`t. You get unbiased tips for food, activities, day trips, and even for other places if you wish – not to mention avoiding the “traps”.
The tour is also designed for short-term residents / new residents (such as ex-pats, digital nomads, etc…) in order to get to know more about the area.
After doing this tour you will have a good vision of what has happened in this town from its origins to the present day.
Hear some legends, myths, and stories of one of the oldest human settlements in Europe and how events such as battles or natural disasters dramatically changed both the human and natural shape of this area.
We guide in small groups only and it will take around two hours (maybe some minutes more). Better for the guests, better for us and better for the town. Thank you for supporting real local people.
Please note: unfortunately, my tour is a bit hard for kids younger than 8 years old or people in general with physical or mobility problems.
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed during the tour.
- Please always book the right amount of people coming for the tour. In case of doubt, feel free to contact me.
- If you are coming by car, in case you don`t know the area, please message me for advice on parking.
Tours are in English - we take tips on cash.
Please contact me if you wish to have a small group tour on another language, or a private tour.
Registered at Turismo de Portugal RNAAT 653/2023
During this guruwalk we'll walk through the Lagos old town along with the modern Avenida das Descombrimentos. You'll learn about the Portuguese age of discovery, the great earthquake of 1755, Foods, drinks and about the important people that shaped this nation. One of my guests favourite parts of this walk is when I teach everyone more than 1000 words in Portuguese. I've been living in Lagos, on and off, for 17 years and during this time I've learnt a great deal about the history of Portugal and the port city of Lagos. Alongside this I've picked up many secrets on great restaurants, bars and places of interest along with a bunch of money saving tips for travellers. I like to entertain so I promise a few laughs, along the way. We'll finish this tour with at Forte da Ponta da Bandeira with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and two of Lagos’s best beaches. Along the way you’ll receive a traditional Portuguese biscuit and be sent a document titled Brodie’s Tips, with all my recommendations to enhance your stay in Lagos. Cheers Brodie
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