Tavira Tapas & Wine Tour with Maria's Tuktuk
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated with brief walking
Overview
Discover Tavira’s rich history and flavors on a 90-minute tapas and wine tour with Maria’s Tuktuk. Visit historic sites, salt pans, and finish with a local tasting at Ti Maria restaurant.
Tapas & Wine
Passeio Privado • Todas as idades • 1h30 • Zona histórica em detalhe, tapas, vinho & diversão!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 90-minute City Tapas & Wine tour in Tavira, exploring historic sites like the Convento das Bernardas and the Castelo. Experience the charm of local salinas and churches, culminating in a delightful tapas and wine tasting at the renowned Ti Maria restaurant, making for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Duração: 1 Hora & 30 minutos
O passeio City Tapas & Wine leva-o a conhecer a cidade de Tavira e no final do mesmo terá direito a uma degustação de tapas locais no restaurante Ti Maria, um dos nossos parceiros.
Passa e pára nas salinas, passa pela zona da Atalaia, pelo Convento das Bernardas, antiga prisão e para na igreja São Sebastião. Passa ainda no quartel militar, igreja São Francisco e igreja São José (antiga igreja do hospital).
Seguimos depois pela rua da Liberdade e praça da República (centro).
A zona histórica é a zona mais importante deste passeio, onde visitaremos o Convento da Graça, Igreja de Santiago, Igreja de Santa Maria, Igreja da Misericórdia e paragem no Castelo.
Quase no final do passeio vamos até ao Alto de São Brás, onde encontra a Capela de São Brás e a Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo.
Para finalizar o tour, o Maria’s Tuk Tuk leva-o ao Restaurante Ti Maria, onde terá um menu de tapas e vinho incluído.
Highlights
- Zona histórica
- Salinas
- Degustação de Produtos
Ponto de Encontro
Na nossa empresa ou possibilidade de pick-up até 1,5km do ponto de encontro
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable shoes
Though the tour is mostly seated, some short walks at stops require sturdy, comfortable footwear.
Book ahead
Spaces fill quickly for this popular culinary tour, especially in high season—reserve your spot in advance.
Arrive hungry
The tapas and wine tasting is generous, so come with an appetite to fully enjoy the local flavors.
Check weather conditions
Tours operate rain or shine, but extreme weather may affect scheduling—dress appropriately.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Flamingos frequent the nearby Ria Formosa lagoon during migration seasons
- Local bird species including the Iberian magpie and European bee-eater
History
Tavira is famed for its Moorish architecture and centuries-old salt production, integral to the Algarve’s economy.
Conservation
Efforts to preserve the Ria Formosa wetlands and salinas support local biodiversity and sustainable tourism.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for the quick walks between stops during the city tour.
Sunscreen
Protects skin during outdoor segments, especially in warmer months.
spring|summer|fall specific
Light jacket
Useful for cooler mornings or evenings when temperatures dip.
fall|winter|spring specific
Reusable water bottle
Hydration is important throughout the tour, especially on warmer days.