Faro Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Most people pass through Faro on their way to the beach — this tour gives you a reason to stay. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Faro on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Unravel riddles at the walled Cidade Velha, the Cathedral Igreja de Santa Maria, the iconic Arco da Vila, and the Palácio Belmarço — centuries of Moorish and Portuguese history in one compact centre • Walk the Old Town walls at your own pace and take breaks in the shaded squares • A great activity for couples, families, and groups — no need to book in advance or wait for a guide Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Algarve's best-kept secret has been under your nose the whole time.

Starting at Cais das Portas do Mar, R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message to begin. The route begins at the old sea gateway and leads directly into the Cidade Velha — Faro's walled Old Town, one of the best-preserved in the Algarve. The first riddles take you to the Igreja de Santa Maria, the city's main cathedral, built on the site of a Moorish mosque and still standing watch over the ancient walls. Next, the trail leads you to the Arco da Vila, Faro's elegant neoclassical arch — built in the 19th century on the site of an old Moorish gate — and one of the city's most photographed spots. The app then guides you to the Palácio Belmarço, a striking 17th-century manor that has survived centuries of change and still dominates its corner of the Old Town. Around 2 hours of walking, any group size. A fully charged smartphone with mobile data is required.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
• After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
• Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.