A leisurely evening tour through Faro's old town and surrounding streets visiting five petiscos bars and tapas spots, tasting regional Alentejo wines alongside Algarvian small plates. An authentic local evening food experience far from the tourist trail.
The Faro Petiscos & Wine Evening Tour runs through Faro's old town and the surrounding streets of the Algarve's capital, visiting five petiscos bars and tapas spots over roughly three and a half hours. The route balances savoury small plates throughout, including queijo frito com mel (fried cheese with honey), chouriço assado, and ameijoas (clams), paired at each stop with regional Alentejo wines rather than Algarvian ones, giving the evening a cross-regional wine focus. Tastings at all five venues, the wine pours, and a local guide's commentary are included; individual venues' full menus and additional rounds of drinks are not. The tour deliberately avoids the main tourist strip, moving instead through streets favoured by locals, and runs in a small group at walking pace between venues with stops seated at bar counters or small tables. English-language commentary is standard, and vegetarian substitutions such as extra cheese or vegetable petiscos can usually be arranged at most stops, though the ameijoas course is seafood-only.
What is included
- Tastings at 5 venues, regional wines, local guide
Highlights
- Queijo frito com mel (fried cheese with honey)
- Chouriço assado
- Ameijoas
- Alentejo wine tasting
Tips for visiting
- Come with an appetite but not full, since five stops with wine pours add up to a substantial meal
- Let the guide know about shellfish allergies before the ameijoas stop so a substitution can be arranged
- Evenings can be cool even in summer once the sun sets, so a light layer is worth bringing
- Comfortable shoes help, as the tour covers several streets in Faro's old town between venues
When to visit
The tour runs in the evening year-round; spring and autumn evenings are mild enough to walk comfortably between venues without summer heat or winter chill.
Accessibility
The old town streets are cobbled and some bars have narrow entrances or a step at the door, which can be difficult for wheelchair users.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour stay in the touristy part of Faro?
No, the route is designed to visit local petiscos bars off the main tourist strip rather than the busiest waterfront restaurants.
Are the wines from the Algarve?
The tour pairs its dishes with regional Alentejo wines rather than local Algarvian wines.
Can vegetarians join?
Most stops can offer a vegetarian substitution such as fried cheese or vegetable petiscos, though the clams course is seafood-only.