From Lisbon: Évora and Monsaraz Day Tour with Wine Tasting

We had a wonderful day tour and much of the credit goes to our guide Hugo. Although it was a small group tour with only 3 couples, it turned out to be a tour conducted both in English (for us and another couple) as well as in Spanish (for the third couple). Hugo skillfully managed this potentially awkward situation by being likeable, energetic, enthusiastic, and considerate throughout the entire tour - all the while engaging the group fluently in two languages. Without a doubt, Hugo was the most impressive of the guides we had on our Portugal trip (we took six tours, a mix of large group, small group, and private tours). We also found the smaller and much quieter Monsaraz to be far more charming than the very touristy Óbidos (which we had visited earlier). The restaurant that Hugo recommended was also excellent and had a beautiful view.

Susana, our guide, was wonderful. Évora is very interesting— stunning church, the chapel of bones and the Roman Temple. Stopped for coffee here and pastry. Lunch at Monsaraz was excellent — has a lovely church—and the view!! Wine tasting was informative and fun. We brought home a bottle. This is a lovely tranquil tour away from the crowds through the agricultural heartland of Portugal.