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The 15 most popular albufeira tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
Small-group Albufeira dolphin search and Benagil caves cruise with a swim stop. Semi-rigid boat, English crew, about 2.5 hours.
“This experience was phenomenal 👌 Dani and Diogo the crew staff were beyond funny, helpful and completely mindful of everyone on board. Me my partner and my 3 boys had the most fun and greatest time whilst on the boat thanks to Dani and Diogo.”
2-hour Albufeira cruise for Algarves sea caves and dolphin spotting, with beach stops and a chance to swim when the sea allows.
“We had a great time! When our driver dropped us off at the marina, we really didn’t know where to go to find our tour. We had to wander up and down and ask everybody if that was the right group so perhaps a better direction might be best. Additionally, we did not know that…”
Albufeira dolphin watching and Benagil caves cruise with live commentary, cave visit, and a quick swim stop in 2.5 hours.
“Amazing experience! Very friendly and funny team. Very well organised and very successful adventure. We saw many dolphins, even from very close, right next to the boat. Highly recommended”
Jet-boat tour from Albufeira to Benagil Cave and Praia da Marinha with dolphin spotting, possible swim, English crew. 2.5 hours.
“Seems shorter than it is because of all the great spots to take pictures and to admire. The boat stops to give people time to swim, the water was cool but refreshing.”
Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil on a catamaran to see sea caves, including Algar de Benagil, plus a swim stop when conditions allow.
“A very pleasant cruise on a boat suitable for all ages. Allows you to see places that would otherwise be inaccessible. And we saw dolphins on the way back to the marina. That wasn't part of the afternoon's plan. So it was a bonus and a lovely surprise.”
Small-boat Benagil Cave cruise from Albufeira plus dolphin spotting along the coast, with close-in cave access and flexible value.
“Light hearted, kind guilds. Small boats with playing speeds. Wear a good jacket and scarf to help against the wind.”
Half-day Algarve Jeep safari from Albufeira with Moorish Paderne Castle, traditional villages, a honey farm tasting, and a possible swim.
“Nice to get away from the beach. Alte was beautiful small village. Paderne church was interesting. Guide was informative. Farm was good, bought some products.”
Speedboat cruise from Albufeira to Benagil Cave, with chances to spot dolphins and a possible swim stop in the Algarve.
“Fun experience although rather expensive. The first part of the tour was good as we hadn’t seen the caves and they were really cool. There was a bit of communication from the guide which was interesting. Then we were told that there might be some dolphins and we’d go to meet the other boats where…”
Half-day Algarve jeep safari with village stops, cork-tree lessons, farm tastings, and a river swim, plus hotel pickup.
“This tour was a lot of fun for the adults and children in our family. Very informative and interesting, with João and Miguel being excellent guides.”
Kayak from Praia da Marinha to the Benagil Cave area on a small-group tour with photo stops, a waterproof bag, and clear English guidance.
“We had a fantastic time, the views were stunning and so were the caves. Our guide Jay was amazing, knowledgeable, genuine, kind and fun! He was very experienced and helped us take some wonderful photos!”
Small-group wine tasting in the Algarve with a real winery tour and free time in historic Silves, with included hotel pickup.
“Great experience with excellent crew. We really appreciated the authentic hospitality from the guides, with good conversations about wine, Portuguese history and more. Other customers have nothing to worry about, even with kids and infants. They provided car seats and baby sitting while the parents could relax on the tour. Totally recommended!”
Albufeira catamaran cruise to Benagil Caves with included champagne, Wi‑Fi and live English commentary, plus a swim.
“A lovely leisurely cruise along the algarce coastline. Never fails to please.We always love this outing.”
Albufeira’s Historical Algarve tour: Silves, Monchique, Cape St Vincent, and Lagos with hotel pickup, small-group focus, and free-entry stops.
“Great tour, knowledgeable tour guide. Worth the time and money. Nice to see the Algarve western highlights.”
Private tuk tuk tour of Albufeira with hotel pickup, local English guide, hidden beaches, Old Town, Fishing Port, and Marina.
“Tony’s tuk tuk was a fab couple of hours. Tony was a really friendly guy and took us to spots we never would have seen. We all said what a lovely time we had”
ATV tour from Albufeira with helmet and fuel included, off-road tracks to Paderne Castle, and multiple start times.
“Supernice sightseeing and cool driver, excellent adjustment of speed and trip length to participants, even took us on a crosstrack for a bit of a challenge!”
