Highlights
- Explore Olhão's history, culture, and local legends on a guided tour
- Visit the main church, Igreja Matriz de Olhão, and see its Baroque design
- Learn about the local urban legends of Floripes, the Big Eyed Kid and Arraul
- Wander through the historic Bairro da Barreta, a fishermen’s neighborhood
- Visit the iconic Mercados de Olhão and learn about the 1808 Uprising
Description
Explore Olhão’s rich history, culture, and fishing traditions on a guided walking tour led by locals who know and love the town. Visit 10 key locations and points of interest, each with its own story to tell.
Begin at Igreja Matriz de Olhão, the town’s main church, and admire its Baroque architecture and religious heritage.
Continue to the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos, a small but deeply symbolic chapel connected to Olhão’s fishing community.
Next, explore the Capela dos Ossos, an unusual and intriguing part of Olhão’s religious heritage. Then, wander through Bairro da Barreta, the historic fishermen’s neighborhood, with its narrow streets and distinctive houses.
Discover illustrated panels depicting important episodes from Olhão’s history at Jardim Pescador Olhanense. Explore Olhão’s Historic Centre and admire the characteristic architecture, streets, and urban landscape that make Olhão unique.
Visit the town’s iconic markets and discover their connection to fishing, local food, and the Ria Formosa. Learn about the legendary 1808 voyage to Brazil and its role in the resistance against the French at Caique Bom Sucesso.
Hear the extraordinary story of how Olhão’s fishermen rebelled against the French occupation during the 1808 Uprising. Finally, discover the stories of Floripes, Menino dos Olhos Grandes, and Arraul, three fascinating characters from local folklore.
Includes
Visit to Igreja Matriz de Olhão
Tour of Bairro da Barreta
Visit to Jardim Pescador Olhanense
Tour of Olhão’s Historic Centre
Visit to Mercados de Olhão
Visit to Caique Bom Sucesso
Story of the 1808 Uprising
Olhão’s Legends of Floripes, Big Eyed Kid and Arraul.
Excludes
Visiting the inside of Church depends on its opening hours.
Important Information
- The tour is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
The tour covers historical and cultural sites, so be prepared for storytelling and historical insights.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
