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title: Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao - Small Groups
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-tour-from-portimao-small-groups/
type: tour
city: Portimão
country: Portugal
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 1961
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 21 of 28 (Benagil Caves)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-tour-from-portimao-small-groups/
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# Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao - Small Groups

**Guidekin's take:** A small boat with an electric motor instead of a diesel engine, so the group hears the guide and the cave rather than the engine, on the longer run from Portimão past the navy beach with a swim stop. Food, drinks and hotel pickup are not included. 4.8 from 1961 reviews at €35 per person.

In our comparison: #21 of 28 in Benagil Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Be Inside Benagil Cave in a very exclusive tour, small groups, and live guided tour without dirty diesel.
This is the more longest boat trip from Portimão. Discover the navy beach, stop for a swim and maybe see dolphins
New boats, less polluting safe and comfortable. Small groups, who will have the full attention of our guide, on a guided tour, where we also make reference to points of interest and places that you can visit later.

Embark on a small boat and enjoy this tour, where we will take you as close as possible to the caves. Marvel at these beautiful nature formations off Portimao. Benagil Caves are considered some of the most exotic beaches in the world.

Boats of this size are safe and allow you to really visit the interior, the most beautiful rock formations

On this tour we will visit lots of caves and deserted beaches and we will be inside one of the most beautiful caves in the world Benagil Cave, we will also visit the famous Praia da Marinha where you can go swimming

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet in front of the Ruins of the…
- 10 start times: between 09:00 and 18:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €20: ages 3 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 1961 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Algarve Discovery
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 10 start times between 09:00 and 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.8 from 1961 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1879 of 1961.

- 5 stars: 1727 (88%)
- 4 stars: 152 (8%)
- 3 stars: 41 (2%)
- 2 stars: 13 (1%)
- 1 star: 28 (1%)

## What's included

- Driver/guide
- Life Jacket
- Live guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Carvoeiro** (pass by, no stop) - you will se carvoeiro
2. **Vale de Centeanes Beach** (pass by, no stop) - we will see
3. **Praia De Benagil** (pass by, no stop) - you will see benagil cave
4. **Algar de Benagil** (pass by, no stop) - you will see benagil cave
5. **Praia da Rocha** (pass by, no stop) - we will pass marina
6. **Algar Seco** (pass by, no stop) - we will pass
7. **Praia da Marinha** (pass by, no stop) - Navy Beach one of the most beautiful and emblematic beaches of Portugal. Considered also as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world by the Michelin Guide.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10 start times between 09:00 and 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet in front of the Ruins of the Convent of São Francisco, on the riverfront. When you arrive, you will have the Commercial Port of Portimão on your right. Go straight ahead on the dirt road. At the end of this road you will find the meeting point.
Algarve Discovery Staff will be at the gate.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ6W44DPMoGw0Rn8zedsHN8eM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual

## Compared with other Benagil Caves

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 28** | €35 | 2h | 4.8 (1961) | shared |
| [Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra](/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-cave-tour-from-arma-o-de-p-ra/?format=md) | €25 | 1h | 4.98 (1522) | shared |
| [Traditional Tour - Benagil Cave](/portugal/portimao/tours/traditional-tour-benagil-cave/?format=md) | €25 | 1h | 4.98 (1469) | shared |
| [Express Tour - Benagil Cave](/portugal/portimao/tours/express-tour-benagil-cave/?format=md) | €20 | 30 min | 4.95 (1851) | shared |

Ranked #21 of 28 in Benagil Caves by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €95, median €34; typical length 2h. 3 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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