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Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

By Tech Salt SA
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €25 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Marvel at majestic ancient geological formations
  • Learn about the history of rock salt mining and its historic importance to the local economy
  • Enjoy a guided visit where you will learn fun facts about geology and mining

Activity location

    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Guided Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Adult€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00
Until Sun, 17 Aug
Guided Tour in Portuguese
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Portuguese
Language options: Portuguese
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Adult€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00
Until Sun, 17 Aug
Guided Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:15
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Adult€25.00
Total
Price is €25.00
Until Sun, 17 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Protective equipment: helmet, torch, and reflective vest
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food or drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Enjoy a guided visit to the TechSalt salt mine and learn about geology, the history of the mine, and the rock salt mining economy of the area. Descend to a depth of 230 metres under the city of Loulé as you are escorted along an underground route.

Discover more about the evolution of rock salt mining processes as well as the economic importance of the mine in the region. Admire the vast chambers of ancient rock formations, some of which date back over 230 million years.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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Trine Jo S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
9 Aug 2025
Denmark
Very nice place to visit
10.0 out of 10

Ishwar H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
4 Aug 2025
Britain
guide and tour was good
10.0 out of 10

David A

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
2 Aug 2025
Britain
Fantastic place to visit. Tour guide was brilliant. Hidden Gem
6.0 out of 10

Gary M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
31 Jul 2025
Ireland
history and how back the mines where
10.0 out of 10

Tone B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
31 Jul 2025
Slovenia
Alex is very funy and has a lot of knowladge about the salt mine
10.0 out of 10

Amire S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
25 Jul 2025
Denmark
I highly recommend this tour! The guide was exceptional in greeting the tourists and explaining things.
10.0 out of 10

Jessica B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
22 Jul 2025
Britain
This tour was fantastic and our guide (female petite brown hair) was super knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Would highly recommend to anyone as it’s extremely informative and very attentive staff.
10.0 out of 10

Laura E

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
14 Jul 2025
United States
Had a great time and even the tweens were listening, so win there!
10.0 out of 10

Dylan M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
10 Jul 2025
Britain
The history of the mine and has some nice scenery, tour guide was excellent on top of that
10.0 out of 10

Karolina C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
1 Jul 2025
Britain
Alex was an amazing guide, great experience
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