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.