Faro Wine Tasting & Tapas at Quinta da Tôr

Four wines, one terrace, and the taste of the Algarve

You taste four regional wines on a terrace or by a fireplace overlooking the Algarve mountains, paired with homemade tapas, bread and olive oil. The tasting takes place at a family vineyard near Faro where the wines are made, and you can buy bottles at the end. Bring your swimsuit if you visit in summer: the pool overlooks the same view.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and regional tapas

• Arrive at Quinta da Tôr
• Taste wines with Algarve mountain views
• Enjoy regional tapas and cheese boards
• Buy preferred wines

The experience

The vineyard sits on a slope above the Algarve mountains, and you taste the wines looking out at them. Quinta da Tôr is a family operation in the village where the vines grow, and the wines themselves taste like the place: intense, rooted, nothing diluted for tourists. You get four tastings, each one paired with bread and olive oil from the property, and a regional tapas board that arrives with chorizo, ham and cheese made the way they've been making it for years.

The setup changes with the season. In summer, you're on a sunny terrace with a pool a few steps away. The kind where you can finish a glass and swim if you want, or just sit with the view. In winter, the same tasting happens inside by a fireplace, which sounds like a small thing until you're there on a cold afternoon and the warmth is part of the experience. Either way, the environment stays calm and unhurried. The staff know the wines because they grew up with them, and they'll talk you through what you're tasting without the script.

By the end, you choose which bottles to take home. Most people do. The wine tasting at Quinta da Tôr works because it's not staged. It's just what happens when you visit a working vineyard run by people who've been there for generations, and they want you to understand why they make what they make.

What’s included

• Your tasting includes four wine tastings, a regional tapas board with cheese, chorizo and ham, homemade bread and olive oil.
• The venue is open year-round with a sunny terrace in summer and a fireplace lounge in winter.
• If you visit in summer, you can bring a swimsuit and use the pool between tastings.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-language tour with intermediate wine tasting11:00, 14:30 and 16:00Guided tour sharing the vineyard's story, with a visit to the winehouse to learn about winemaking (about 30 minutes). Four wine tastings with homemade bread and olive oil, a perfect tasting for beginners or intermediate palates. Includes one classic wine, two brave wines, and one reserva. Cool off at the pool! Bring your towel and swimsuit.

English-language tour with premium tasting11:00, 14:30 and 16:00Guided tour covering the vineyard's history and a visit to the winehouse to see how wine is made (about 30 minutes). Tasting of four wines with homemade bread and olive oil, designed for sophisticated palates. Includes one classic wine, two brave wines, and a finish with the best wine of the Algarve 2023. Cool off at the pool!

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Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00, from € 20 per person, with a live guide in English and Portuguese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to Friday: 11:00, 14:30 and 16:00Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 and 14:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years): free · Child (6 to 15 years): free · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Quinta da Tôr

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste wines where they're made, without the formality of a larger tour: the family-run setting and small-group pace mean you actually talk to the people who grow the grapes.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years): free; Child (6 to 15 years): free; Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What's included in the wine tasting?

Four wine tastings, bread, olive oil, and a regional tapas board with cheese, chorizo and ham.

Can I swim at Quinta da Tôr?

Yes, there's a pool on the terrace in summer. Bring your swimsuit if you want to use it.

Is the vineyard accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, Quinta da Tôr is wheelchair accessible.

What if I don't want the full tapas board?

You can come for just a glass of wine by the pool. The full tasting includes the tapas board.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, the tasting is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes. After the tasting, you can purchase bottles of the wines you prefer.