Journey through the history of Portugal and humanity on a 9-hour tour of Évora and the dolmens of Almendres Cromlech. Discover hidden gems from Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance times. Marvel at stone formations from the Stone Age.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- French, Portuguese, English
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Lisbon
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the historic sites of Évora, including the Roman Temple of Diana
- Go to the largest megalithic complex on the Iberian peninsula
- Climb Évora Cathedral to see the golden plains of the Alentejo
- Discover standing stones that are older than Stonehenge
- See human bones and skulls embedded in the walls of the Capela dos Ossos
- Get off the beaten path to visit the Zambujeiro Dolmen
Full description
Explore the history of Portugal on a full-day tour of Évora and the Megaliths of the Cromeleque dos Almendres.
Following a pick-up from your hotel in Lisbon, transfer to Évora, historic capital of the Alentejo. Explore the UNESCO classified city center, seeing sights from Roman times to the Renaissance. Go to the Temple of Diana, thought to date back to the 1st century AD.
Continue to the Renaissance Church of St. Francis to see the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Marvel at walls covered in human skulls and bones. Wander around Évora Cathedral, and climb its roof to admire the golden plains surrounding the city.
Depart Évora for the Roman Villa of Tourega, far off the tourist path. Continue to the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, the largest and most important megalith dolmen (tomb) on the Iberian Peninsula. Along the way, check out the smaller dolmen of the Anta da Tourega.
End the day with a tour of the Almendres Cromlech. Older than Stonehenge, the megalithic complex reveals some of the secrets of ancient civilizations and their knowledge of astronomy. Marvel at the circle of stones, mysteriously aligned with the sun and stars.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop off
- Tour of Évora Cathedra
- Tour of the Chapel of Bones
- Lunch
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- A winery visit with wine tasting can also be included. Please check with the local supplier beforehand, as this is not included in the price
- Extra hygiene precautions are being taken due to the COVID-19 virus:
- All vehicles are thoroughly disinfected every day and social distancing measures have been implemented.
- Masks are available and mandatory inside vehicles.
- Vehicles are set up with hand sanitizer
