Silves Walk

A friendly visit of the medieval town where I live.

2 hours 1 to 20 guests From 40€ total

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Thyl guiding beside a red-stone church in Silves

Red-stone streets and buildings in Silves

Silves castle and white houses above the red-stone town

From riverside Silves to the castle

Join me for a friendly visit of the medieval town where I live. Silves has a picturesque setting and a story of past civilizations, main sights and little streets.

The climb through the red-stone town

The Roman bridge and docks

Market, town square and town hall

City walls and a brief cathedral visit

Back streets and hidden secrets

Finish beside the castle

An uphill town story

An untimed experience outline, not an exact GPS track.

Begin at the river

The walk starts at the river, then follows the Roman bridge and docks into the town.

Everyday Silves

Continue through the market, town square and town hall before reaching the city walls.

Older streets

A brief cathedral visit leads into back streets and their hidden secrets.

Beside the castle

The visit finishes at the top of the town next to the castle.

Where to meet

“We meet at the river.”

The precise pin is not supplied. Ask Thyl to confirm it after enquiry.

Experience outline River Confirm the precise point after enquiry.

Before you set out

Price structure

1 Guest: 40€; 2 – 8 Guests: 10€ per extra person

The price depends on how many guests are in your group and does not include entrance tickets (Cathedral: 2€), which are purchased on site. Large groups should contact the guide for a quote. On Guru Walk, guests choose what they want to pay at the end.

Included and extra

Cathedral entrance is not included. It costs 2€ and is purchased on site.

What to bring

The source does not specify a bring list. Ask Thyl if you need guidance.

When

Guru Walk schedule is usually 3 walks a week except in the summer.

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Thyl speaking with guests beside the open jeep

Your guide is the driver

Thyl — pronounced “Teel” — created Silves Tours. He researches original itineraries and guides on a personal scale as a painter and nature and history enthusiast.

English, French, Dutch and Portuguese.

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Questions before you go

Is this a private tour?

The source does not describe Silves Walk as private. Ask Thyl about the format for your group.

What policies should I confirm?

Ask about cancellation, refund, payment, weather changes, accessibility or mobility needs, minimum age, child seats and safety restrictions. These details are not supplied.

What languages are available?

English, French, Dutch and Portuguese.

4 tours

Guest words about knowledgeable, thoughtful guiding.

Reviews supplied for Silves Tours; no date, platform or specific-tour attribution was provided.

“Absolutely amazing safari. Thyl was very knowledgeable on many topics, from history to geography to geology and even the mechanics of the old style jeep. Fantastic day out. Well worth it.”
Josh

“We had to drive one hour to be able to attend this jeep ride, but it was totally worth it! Thylbert was very friendly and his English was spot on. He showed us places we could never access with our own car. All in all, it was a lovely experience and we would definitely recommend it to our friends and family!”
Linnea

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