Top Evora District Cultural Tours

Uncover the history and artistry of the marble industry in Portugal, without worrying about logistics, on this small-group tour. Visit a quarry to see how the marble is extracted, what types of stones are present, and the machinery used. Then, visit a workshop and marble mill to see how the stone is transformed into the final work that we see in homes and buildings.

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.

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.