Self-guided Discovery Walk Faro's statues, ships and sanctuaries

Free cancellation

Place: Faro

Duration: from 45 minutes to 1 hour

Language: English, Portuguese

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Do this because

Experience the authentic charm of Faro on this playful self-guided walk
Solve riddles and enjoy meaningful moments of discovery on an exciting adventure
Learn about the city's history and see popular sights from a different angle
Receive recommendations for activities and/or bars or restaurants from the local creator

What to expect

Do you like curious city trivia? Explore, learn and have fun on this short self-guided walk in Faro. Discover which geological feature protected the city from the 1755 earthquake, learn about a surprising annual parade, and spot sculptures (partially) submerged in the sea. Along the way, solve fun location-based riddles to unlock new directions, recommendations and more local stories!

Created by Secret City Trails co-founders, Kristina & Wendy, this playful walk across Faro sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Faro or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on the discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, and team buildings. Enjoy being together while exploring the city, be creative and use your imagination to find its secrets!

Local wonders you'll discover on this walk include:

The famous Igreja do Carmo known for its chapel made of the bones and skulls of monks
The magnificent cobbled streets
Mysterious statues (sometimes underwater!)
A hidden city entrance (through the old wall)
A lovely rooftop bar with the best cocktails

You'll need an internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed
Right after booking, you will receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
Take as many breaks as you like, and pause the game. Once started, you have 15 days to finish
This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you
End your game at Praça Dom Marcelino Franco
The game is available in English and Portuguese
You can play in a team of 1–5 people