Wine Tours and Tastings in Lagos (Portugal)

Lagos is a charming town in the south of Portugal. It makes up part of the Algarve and has a walled 16th-century old town with cobbled streets and white-washed buildings to explore. On top of this, the town is home to golden sandy coves and dramatic cliffs facing the emerald Atlantic Ocean.

The region is best known for its rich red wines which you can sample on a wine tour in Lagos. If you're booking a trip to Portugal, consider venturing out of the city and discovering the Algarve through its smooth wines.

What are the best wine tours in Lagos?

Silves, Caldas and Monchique wine tasting full day tour

Wine tasting tours from Lagos explore some of the quaint villages in the Algarve. The first stop of the day is at Silves where you'll visit the historic castle, cathedral and archaeology museum. While in the village, you'll visit a local winery where you can taste the locally produced beverage.

Afterward, it's time to stretch your legs with a jaunt down the Arade River, before visiting Monchique and its thermal spa. The last point of interest on your day trip is Fóia — the highest point in the Algarve.

Wine tasting sunset catamaran cruise

If you want to add a romantic twist to your wine tasting experience in Lagos, a sunset catamaran cruise is the tour to choose.

You'll depart from the marina in Lagos and slowly make your way to Praia da Luz, passing by many of the Algarve's finest beaches. You'll enjoy the relaxing cruise with tapas, local wine and live music.

How much do wine tours in Lagos cost?

Wine tours of the villages surrounding Lagos include entrance fees for the castle and cathedral in Silves, as well as round-trip transportation and wine tasting. You'll also have a guide and the tour costs €69.

Catamaran cruises cost around €50 per person and included a 2.5-hour cruise along the southern coast of Portugal, as well as local wine and tapas.

What is included in a wine tour in Lagos?

Wine tours in Lagos differ vastly, however, tours following the most popular route often have similarities. These trips include two or three wine tastings, round-trip transportation from your hotel and a local guide. Usually, they also include light snacks such as tapas.

Depending on the tour you take, you may also receive lunch or entrance fees to cultural sites.

Where do wine tours in Lagos start?

Lagos wine tours are easy to arrange and start with a convenient pickup from your hotel lobby. Once the excursion is over, you'll be dropped back to the same place.

How long do wine tours in Lagos last?

Some tours last just three or four hours on a half-day trip. Others begin around 9 AM and last seven hours, returning to Lagos in the later afternoon. If you take a shorter tour, you can expect it to begin around 1 PM.

When is the best time for a wine tour in Lagos?

If you're choosing a tour that stops at historic monuments or quaint villages, you'll want to begin in the morning. This gives you the whole day to experience the Algarve coastline.

It's best to take a wine tour in Lagos after you have explored the city itself and are looking to branch further afield. You should plan for at least one or two days to see everything Lagos has to offer before you discover the rest of the Algarve.

Are there any combo available with wine tours in Lagos?

Jeep and boat tour with wine tasting

If you want to visit sites in the Algarve that are typically hard to reach, this tour uses jeeps and boats to make them accessible. You'll travel by sea to the Benagil Caves — one of the most famous and distinctive natural landmarks of Portugal.

You'll continue on a jeep adventure to some of the most traditional villages where you'll visit a distillery and sample local produce including wine.

The wine tasting tour in Lagos includes a tasting, regional snacks and a boat trip to the Benagil Caves. Also included is a driver-guide to show you the sites and round-trip transportation from your hotel in Lagos. You can expect to pay €95 for an eight-hour trip.

The west coast adventure experience: Hiking, dinner, wine, sunset and stargazing

This tour explores a less-traveled region of the Algarve — Vicentine Coast Natural Park. You'll hike through the park with a group of 10 or fewer participants and be inspired by the wild nature surrounding you.

Along the way, you'll discover hidden caves and valleys, and learn about the history of this remote region. At the end of the afternoon, you'll experience the sunset from the clifftop with a gourmet picnic and wine, before stargazing across the inky skies.  

This Lagos wine tour costs  €89 and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner, alcoholic beverages and equipment such as rain jackets.

Are children allowed on a wine tour in Lagos?

Most tours allow children to join in and provide plenty for them to see and do on the excursion. Check whether your tour has any restrictions in place. Some trips don't allow children under 6, whereas for others the minimum age is 18.

Travel tips

• Book a wine tour in Lagos between May and October. During this season, the weather is pleasant and sunny, and there is very little rain.
• You should consider bringing motion sickness tablets with you on a catamaran tour if boat trips make you feel queasy.
• While most travelers can participate in a wine tasting excursion, it's not recommended for pregnant women to join a tour