Top Alentejo Archaeology Tours

Discover the fascinating Escoural Caves with a guided tour that includes comfortable transportation from Évora or Montemor-o-Novo. Explore this impressive archaeological site, renowned for its prehistoric cave paintings, while learning about the history and mysteries of the caves. An unmissable experience that combines culture, nature, and convenience!

Discover the history and culture of Évora and its prehistoric monuments with the Burriscas Adventure. With pick-up included and traditional Alentejo lunch (drinks not included), this experience offers a full day of discovery. The tour begins in Évora, with stops at the Roman Temple, at the Sé de Évora, and free time to explore the historic center. Then visit the impressive Bone Chapel and pass through the Silver Water Aqueduct. Then we headed to Cromeleque dos Almendres, with a brief explanation at the Interpretative Centre, and we also visited the Menir dos Almendres. We finished at Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, the largest dolmen in the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy an engaging tour of Alentejo’s historic heritage and unique landscapes before returning to your starting point. Book now and embark on this journey in time!

This tour covers the great centers of Estremoz, Rossio and Largo D. Dinis, inside the Alcáçova de Estremoz, where the most important and emblematic historical and architectural heritage of this city are found.

This tour of Vila Viçosa, includes a guided visit to the majestic Paço Ducal (Museum – Library) – one of the “must” points. In the historic centre of Vila Viçosa, the program travels through the historical and architectural heritage of Vila Viçosa which holds a set of unique monuments from its history and architecture such as churches, monasteries, castles, palaces, noble houses and recreation farms with its palaces that make this “Ducal Villa” the unique combination between heritage, its history and architecture.

Our experience provides a true immersion in the rich prehistoric history of Alentejo, starting with the enigmatic Cromeleque of the Portela de Mogos. We continue to the Anta do Pinheiro Grande. Then we explore the Cromeleque des Almendres, the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. After this historic tour, we enjoy a delicious lunch at Restaurant A Ribeira, where you can taste authentic Alentejo cuisine. The afternoon follows with a visit to the Escoural Caves, a site with unique rock art, and the Interpretative Centre, where you will learn more about the remote past of the region. Next we visit the Anta-Capela de São Brissos, a fascinating fusion between a prehistoric dolmen and a popular cult chapel. This tour offers a combination of history, culture and gastronomy, in a natural setting that is a true treasure of Alentejo.

The same way “Rome wasn’t built in a day” neither was Évora. With more than 2000 years of existence, and about 500 years of roman rule, the roman Ebora represents one of the most interesting places to understand the importance of the roman cultural legacy in Portugal. Known worldwide for the roman temple, traces of this culture can be seen everywhere, providing an unforgettable connection with this distant past that left undeniable traces in the western world, in art, law or even democracy. Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with the roman past of Portugal!

Discover the ancient charm of Évora, a territory that has attracted human settlement since the earliest times. Travel back through thousands of years of history as you explore the region’s most remarkable prehistoric treasures, including impressive Megalithic monuments dating back over 7,000 years to the Neolithic period. Marvel at mysterious menhirs, fascinating dolmens, and an extraordinary cromlech that reveal the legacy of the first communities who shaped this landscape.

On this tour you’ll delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and explore two significant megalithic burial sites: Vidigueira Dolmen and Candeeira Dolmen, both located in Redondo, Evora. The Alentejo is home to many megalithic structures, including cromlechs, menirs, and dolmens. It is during this period when agriculture emerged, along with many other significant cultural and social developments. Enjoy some time away from the city, in the Alentejan countryside, where these megaliths live. Your tour guides are professional archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of the region and look forward to showing you some incredible burial monuments from Portugal's past. - Iberian Heritage Tours