Private tour to Elvas World Heritage

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

A tour through the historic center of Elvas that allows you to visit the main military and religious monuments of the city, classified as World Heritage, accompanied by official guides.

What's Included

Official interpreter guide
Does not include entrance to monuments

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The fortifications of Elvas, classified as World Heritage, are the largest fortified complex in the world.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The ancient Sé de Elvas, is an example of the Alentejo late Gothic, decorated in Manueline style and enriched in the 18th century with carvings, marbles and baroque tiles.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    One of the most beautiful examples of pillories from the time of King D. Manuel I of Portugal.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    One of the jewels of the religious heritage of Elvas, a temple from the 13th century, covered with tiles from the 17th century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The viewpoint next to the castle of Elvas offers one of the best views of the city and its walls.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The ex-libris of the monuments of Elvas, a magnificent aqueduct over 8 km long.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Islamic walls (9th and 12th century), medieval walls (14th century) and bastioned walls (17th century) are an example of the art of fortification over more than 1000 years.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The Renaissance fountain that served as the inauguration of the Amoreira Aqueduct.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    One of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Elvas.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10

    In one of the bastions of the 17th century wall rest the officers who fought with the Portuguese during the Napoleonic invasions

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    What can be considered the largest medieval synagogue in Portugal was transformed in the 15th century into the slaughterhouse of Elvas.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VisitElvas

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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