Private Historical Tour in Algarve

Johnny (João) gave us an amazing full day trip to several gorgeous places around Lagos (where we were staying). We went up to Fóia, then on to Monchique, Albufeira, and finally Ferragudo where we enjoyed a lovely dinner. We enjoyed having Johnny to point out important historical locations and explain architectural and cultural changes over the years. Being from Albufeira, Johnny was exceptionally comfortable navigating his (well appointed) van through narrow streets and greeting the locals. Johnny gave us countless good tips for dining and shopping, as well advice on what to avoid. His good humour and charm was the icing on the cake. You really can’t go wrong with Johnny! We were thrilled with our day of exploring and learning about each area. What a treat!

We had a fabulous tour with Johnny! He was so knowledgeable about his country and what we were seeing and so attentive to our needs. It was a great day driving from Logos up to Monchique the Albufeiro and Farragudo- smaller towns we wouldn’t have seen the service Johnny so competently provided. Such a fun day!

Johnny provided us with an incredible day in the Algarve! His passion for Portugal and its’ people and his knowledge of his country’s history and geography were both evident as he shared highlights such as Monchique and Silves with us. Johnny shared many interesting stories and was a wealth of local knowledge, both during and after the tour. I liked it so much, I’m now looking at booking a different tour next week with Johnny! Trust me - book a Johnny’s Tour for a truly unforgettable experience! 💯

We were holidaying with two other couples in Albufeira when we selected Johnny’s Tours to take us to / from a vineyard wine tasting. From the moment, he picked us up in his spotless and comfortable minibus, he was the consummate knowledgeable and amusing host. He took us to various beautiful Algarve locations en/route to/from the vineyard all the while providing an informative but not overbearing commentary. A true gentleman and generally just a very nice human being to spend time with. Also, a careful, safe driver. Overall, a top-notch guy / service.

We couldn't decide between Johnny's "Western Algarve" and "Historical Algarve" tour, so we contacted him through his website. This was probably the best decision we made during our vacation. Johnny worked with us to tailor a tour specifically for us. As we got to know each other over the course of the tour, Johnny suggested some other stops along the way that he thought (correctly) would be of interest to us. Johnny is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging guide. Not just a fountain of information and anecdote, but also curious about us and our experiences. We spent the day conversing with him both in the comfort of his air conditioned van and walking around historically and culturally significant towns and landmarks, and came away richer for the experience and feeling like we had just made a very good friend. Do yourselves the favour of contacting Johnny through his website, and let him take you on a tour of the Algrves that you will never forget.

Johnny was very professional, always on time and very accommodating to changes or queries. Very good company and easy to get on with on our trips. Brilliant service

In my search for a tour company, he was the most communicative, very relatable and flexible.

The tour itself was beautiful, he knew the breathtaking views that we had to experience, he was detailed when he needed to be and also gave us time to enjoy the scenery. We took amazing pics and even helped to capture the entire group in pics.

Obrigado Johnny!

Having visited Albufeira 19 times since 2006… the stand out that made this year different to every other was we had an incredible day with Johnny's Tours.

Not only was Johnny professional and super accommodating from the start, he couldn’t have done more to make our day a special and memorable experience.

I reached out and explained we had visited Albufeira many times and asked for a quote for a pre-defined tour on the website, Johnny came back with recommendations as to where exactly we should visit based on what I’d told him and on the day even adapted this as he got to know us better!

I loved learning from Johnnys super extensive knowledge of the areas that we visited. He is genuinely passionate about his home country, and this comes across in his energy and commitment to giving his customers the best experience.

He’s also really good at taking photos 📸!

I could go on forever with this review but will leave it there as I don’t want to spoil experiences for others but it was definitely a day and a birthday experience to remember.

Highly recommended and I’d give 100 stars if I could.

We spent two wonderful and very educational days with Johnny of Johnny's Tours. Johnny showed us exotic areas of the Algarve that we would never have found on our own. We discovered Loulé and Carvoeiro, two fascinating towns we had never heard of, thanks to him. Johnny sees to every detail to make your tour enjoyable. He knows the history of every inch of the land, and he's a great storyteller. He's really a great guy.

Communication with Johnny was easy, he was flexible and helpful to customise our tour during our cruise stop in Portimao.