In high season the morning run stretches so you can eat in a Farol restaurant; hotel pickup is not included. 4.87 from 1,487 reviews at €42 per person.
In our comparison: #11 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €42 per adult.
Children from €30 (ages 0 to 6). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,449 of 1,487
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Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal.
45 minGuided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife. Spoonbills Eagrets Great Cormorants Grey Heron Kentish plover Oystercatchers Whimbrel Storks
1h 30mOnce on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return!
1h 30mSail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, amongst a small group up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
During high season (Easter until mid October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour is around 3,5 hours.
The rest of the year, the duration is 3 hours.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #11 of 16 | €42 | 4h | 4.87 (1487) | shared, max 11 |
| Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (843) | shared |
| 2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro | €40 | 3h | 4.94 (1112) | shared |
| Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (359) | shared |
Ranked #11 of 16 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €45, median €40; typical length 3h. 3 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Ria Formosa