Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour
Overview
Close to Faro, a hidden treasure awaits, the city of Olhão. Home to one of the best Fish Markets in Portugal, this fishing community lies right at the doorstep of Ria Formosa’s Natural Park.
Unique in its seafood variety, cooking techniques and local taverns, a food tour here is without a doubt a must do for any food lover.
Discover with your guide this unknown jewel of the south as you visit its rich Fish Market and local taverns/hangouts where the Portuguese go to eat, drink, and socialize.
What's Included
- Historical background and narrative about local culture and its traditions
- Several Food Tastings included at the Market and local taverns
- Live commentary in English
- 1 Drink per stop also included. Either beer, wine or soft drink
- Walking Tour and guide visit to Olhão's Fish Market
- Vegan and Vegetarian options
- Extra Drinks besides the ones mentioned
- Pick up or drop off service
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Av. 5 de Outubro 89B
8700-412 Olhão, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Historical background and narrative about local culture and its traditions.
- Several Food Tastings included at the Market and local taverns.
- Live commentary in English.
- 1 Drink per stop also included. Either beer, wine or soft drink.
- Walking Tour and guide visit to Olhão's Fish Market.
- Vegan and Vegetarian options.
- Extra Drinks besides the ones mentioned.
- Pick up or drop off service.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Historical background and narrative about local culture and its traditions
- Several Food Tastings included at the Market and local taverns
- Live commentary in English
- 1 Drink per stop also included. Either beer, wine or soft drink
- Walking Tour and guide visit to Olhão's Fish Market
- Vegan and Vegetarian options
- Extra Drinks besides the ones mentioned
- Pick up or drop off service
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
