Évora Private Tour Full Day

4.0
(3 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Immerse yourself in Évora, one of the oldest and most charming cities in Portugal, with over 2,000y of history. Known as the museum city, it has flourished as a centre for learning and the arts.

Embark on our tour from Giraldo Square, Évora's architectural nucleus boasting Moorish, Renaissance, and Gothic marvels. Sample regional delicacies in your leisure time.

Our next stop is Diana's Temple, a rominent Roman structure exhibiting an awe-inspiring façade with fourteen granite columns. The Bones Chapel, albeit unsettling for some, houses relics of 5,000 monks from the 16th century, including two intact corpses.

Later, we'll visit the 18th-century Évora Cathedral, offering a panoramic cityscape view from its tower.

Experience the region's finest wines at a local vineyard renowned for Alentejo's exquisite wines. En route back to Lisbon, a pause in Arraiolos showcases its grand castle wall and renowned tapestries. Witness artisans at work, a chance to acquire a unique memento.

What's Included

Private transportation
Pick up (in Selected Hotels, please call to confirm)
Professional Driver
Meals
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance in Monuments
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

A small white/black mercedes Van or Car will pick you up at Lisbon hotels. If is not listed, please call to Cityrama Gray Line Portugal +351) 213 191 077 or +351 930 063 368, to verify the best pick up location in Lisbon, or schedule to our meeting point. Other locations suject to supplements.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The living center of Évora, full of architectural styles, from Moorish arches lined up in the Square, to the fountains of the Renaissance and the Gothic church of São Francisco. where you can enjoy some free time to taste a regional sweet.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Deeply linked to the history of Portugal, more precisely to the events that marked the period of maritime expansion, one of the most beautiful and grandest churches in Portugal.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    For some people, it is a dark place, for others a fascinating space consisting of hundreds of skulls and skeletons from about 5000 monks of the sixteenth century. There are also two intact corpses exposed in the chapel, so it is not a visit for sensitive people.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    One of the major landmarks in Portugal, the Roman temple, also known as the Temple of Diana. Its powerful front with 14 columns in well-preserved granite astonishes those who see it for the first time.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Roman-Gothic church from the XIII century where you can climb the tower and get a breathtaking view of the city and the fields surrounding it.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Stop in Arraiolos and marvel at its magnificent castle wall and the famous carpets of Arraiolos. You can see firsthand how they are manually produced and grab yourself a souvenir.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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