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University of Évora

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Praça do Giraldo

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Tagus River

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Wine tasting & winery tours

Factory & workshop tours

Beach trips

Bike tours

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Tuk tuk & pedicab tours

Photography tours

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From Lisbon: Small-Group Day Tour to Évora and Monsaraz

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4.5925927 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
From Lisbon: Small-Group Day Tour to Évora and Monsaraz
4.5925927 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5925927 out of 5 stars
54 reviews

Take a day trip from Lisbon to the ancient city of Évora, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Be enchanted by the medieval village of Monsaraz and try a local wine.

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Duration 9 hours
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English, Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup optional
Pick-up at your hotel (or nearest location possible) only available in the city center. You may be required to meet at a standard pick-up point. (i.e Mercado da Ribeira or Saldanha). Parque das Nações area is not available for pick-up. Please note that you may have to walk a short distance from your accommodation to be picked up.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

F
Franciszek – Poland

Francesco is an extraordinary tour guide. The trip itself was also interesting.

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Robin – Netherlands

It was a great tour. Ricky was a fantastic guide. Learned a lot about Evora. Ican highly recommend Ricky.

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Itinerary

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    Chapel of Bones

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (25 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Church of St. Francis, Evora

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Évora District

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Roman Temple of Évora

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (5 minutes)

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    Arraiolos

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Food tasting (30 minutes)

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    Interpretive center of Arraiolos Carpet

    Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, Portugal

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Walking tour throughout medieval Évora city center (UNESCO)
  • Guided tour and ticket to Bones Chapel and Saint Francis Church
  • Taste a variety of the famous and delicious Portuguese Wines
  • Visit the roman and muslim city narrow streets
  • Be dazzled by the medieval village of Monsaraz

Full description

Set off on your full-day tour from Lisbon and discover one of the most scenic parts of Portugal's countryside. Make your way through Alentejo with its magnificent plains filled with olive trees, vineyards, and cork oaks.

Make your first stop at Évora, a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the most beautifully preserved medieval towns. Take a guided tour inside the Roman Temple, one of the best preserved Roman structures on the Iberian Peninsula.

Your guide will also show you around the must-see Chapel of Bones. Take time to admire the ornate architecture of the Cathedral of Évora.

Your second stop will be the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz, one of the oldest in Portugal and built within the walls of a castle. Taste one of the best wines in Portugal with the views of one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe.

At the end of a full day of sightseeing, return to Lisbon.

Includes

  • Guided tour inside attractions
  • Entrance fee Chapel of Bones
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
  • Wine tasting
  • Informal tour guide/driver
  • Air-Conditioned van
  • Small Group: Limited to 8 pax
  • Hotel Pick-up (If Option selected)
  • Meeting Point: Front of the Statue (D. João I) at Praça da Figueira (08:00)
  • Drop-off: Marquês de Pombal Square
  • Guide Tip
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Food and drinks
  • Ticket to Cathedral

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Front of Statue Turned to the river

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • English, Spanish and Portuguese available year round.
  • Remember that more than one language may be spoken (maximum two)
  • Infants and children occupy a seat, infant seats are available if advised at booking
  • Child rate applies when accompanied by paying adult
  • Maximum of 8 persons per vehicle
  • Please wear appropriate footwear, bring bottled water, sunscreen, a jacket in winter
  • Moderate walking included on this tour
  • Minimum of 2 people per tour. If a tour is cancelled because of low bookings you will be offered an alternative or refund
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour will not be canceled for adverse weather, unless there are warnings by official organizations
  • Tour partner is not responsible for traffic congestion resulting from cultural, sport, religious events, or demonstrations. They will offer alternatives to avoid these such as changing pickup or drop-off locations. Unfortunately, this may happen without prior notice.

From $127 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 54 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Franciszek – PolandFebruary 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Francesco is an extraordinary tour guide. The trip itself was also interesting.
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Robin – NetherlandsDecember 26, 2024 – Verified booking
It was a great tour. Ricky was a fantastic guide. Learned a lot about Evora. Ican highly recommend Ricky.
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Andrea – United StatesOctober 2, 2024 – Verified booking
The time spent in Évora was great! It was nice learning about the town and then exploring it. I wish we were able to explore some of the shops in Arraiolos. Daniel was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide!

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Activity provider:The Cooltours (Lisbon)
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