Explore the Gastronomy of the Algarve, visiting the best places where you can eat portuguese food.
Afternoon
Portimão: 05.30pm
(duration: 3h30m)
Option with Transportation in our VW vintage vans from Portimão and Alvor: 5.00pm
Option with Transportation in our VW vintage vans from Carvoeiro, Lagoa and Ferragudo: 4.30pm
On the Happy Van’s Food Tour of Portimão, you have the opportunity to taste a good part of the rich cuisine of this city with Algarve and Portuguese traditional dishes. Visit 4 restaurants / taverns very frequented by the local population. Taste among them 9 different delicacies (tapas) accompanied by good Portuguese wine. The trip does not end without visiting a famous artisan confectionery for the tasting of a famous regional sweet accompanied by coffee or tea and a local brandy (medronho or melosa).
The trip lasts about 3h30m and starts at the riverside area of Portimão (Visconde Bívar Garden) to discover the Historic Center of the City, walking through its old streets, under its arches, admiring both the architecture of its palatial buildings and the most common, the street commerce, its squares, its monuments and gardens. In addition to gastronomy, our guides will make sure to tell you much more about the people of Portimão, their culture, traditions and way of life.
Set out to discover Portimão, enjoy this unique tour, record the good moments in photography and understand why the Algarve is original and unique.
Price:
Adults: 75€ Childrens < 10 years: 50€
Prices with Transportation Option:
Adults: 85€ Children < 10 years: 60€
It is possible that programs may have to be adjusted on a case-by-case basis, for various reasons such as force of nature, which will not alter the experiences we have proposed.
Afternoon
Loulé: 06.00pm
(duration: 3h)
Option with Transportation in our VW vintage vans from Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta do Lago and Vale de Lobo: 5.30pm
Transportation from Albufeira and Olhos de Água may be possible for groups, on enquiry
On the Happy Van’s Food Tour of Loulé, you have the opportunity to taste a good part of the rich cuisine of this city with Algarve and Portuguese traditional dishes. Visit 3 restaurants / taverns very frequented by the local population. Taste among them 9 different delicacies (tapas) accompanied by good Portuguese wine. The trip does not end without visiting a famous café for the tasting of a famous regional sweet accompanied by coffee or tea and a local brandy (medronho or melosa).
The trip lasts about 3h and starts on the main entrance of the Municipal Market of Loulé to discover the Historic Center of the City, walking through its old streets, admiring both the architecture of its palatial buildings and the most common, the street commerce, its squares, its monuments and gardens. In addition to gastronomy, our guides will make sure to tell you much more about the people of Loulé, their culture, traditions and way of life.
Set out to discover Loulé, enjoy this unique tour, record the good moments in photography and understand why the Algarve is original and unique.
Price:
Adults: 75€ Childrens < 10 years: 50€
Prices with Transportation Option:
Adults: 85€ Children < 10 years: 60€
It is possible that programs may have to be adjusted on a case-by-case basis, for various reasons such as force of nature, which will not alter the experiences we have proposed.
Experience the rich heritage of the Algarve, travelling in our Vintage VW vans. Your guides are Portuguese (English speaking too!), super fun and friendly. There’s no better way to learn about the region other than from the natives. Book your adventure today!
Our programs are planned with careful detail, so that you feel safe and secure wherever we go.
Our vehicles are named Mary. They are Vintage VW vans with a maximum capacity of 7 passengers. Comfortable seats, curtains and customised ambient lighting all add a happy ‘feel good’ atmosphere to make sure you enjoy your adventure.
We strive to excel in our service, quality and innovation. In order to achieve this, we are 100% committed to customer satisfaction at all times.
Our esteemed employees are trained in several areas. This includes the maintenance of the vehicles and the animation of the tours. In order for us to give the best of ourselves to our customers, we are considered as ‘friends’ and not just drivers and guides. It’s rather like going on a family trip.
We hope that you will reflect on our tours as, simple, unique, and enriching. After all, it is only worth travelling, if we return enlightened! Our greatest achievement will be to recognise, even for a single moment, that you were happy in our company.
Do you have anything else in mind? Describe your dream trip to us. We can tailor-make it for you.
- Albufeira and Olhos de Água
- Quinta do Lago, Vale de Lobo, Quarteira and Vilamoura
- Portimão and Alvor
- Ferragudo, Lagoa and Carvoeiro
- Lagos
Every Day:
Morning: 8.00am - 12.30pm
Afternoon: 1.30pm - 6.00pm
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