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Join this walking tour of Evora to hear all about its history, including legends and stories, from your guide. A small-group tour means you can have an intimate experience while keeping costs down. Don't stick to a fixed route; instead, go with the flow, according to your group’s interests. Snacks are also included to keep you energized during the tour.

Évora's famous Roman Temple survived two thousand years because it spent centuries disguised as a slaughterhouse. This self-guided audio tour of Évora, delivered through the Tourific app, takes you through stories of Roman, Moorish, and medieval history across the UNESCO-listed old city. Hear how Vasco da Gama blessed his fleet's banners in the cathedral, why Portuguese students inspired Hogwarts robes, and the hidden message of the Chapel of Bones. The route winds from the university to the Acropolis, past azulejo-covered churches, cork artisan shops, and atmospheric squares — finishing in leafy palace gardens. No fixed schedule, no group to keep pace with. Start when you like, pause for a long lunch of Alentejano pork and clams, and pick up right where you left off — the audio works offline. Over 20,000 travelers have used the self-guided tours, with a full refund guarantee.

View the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city in Evora, Portugal, and discover its most impressive treasures. Visit the extraordinary Museum city and enjoy the overview of major and significant events that marked history in Evora and Portugal. You also get to see the largest Portuguese gothic cathedral, the traditional commerce Street of Evora, one of the oldest temples in the city, an ancient alcove, and more.

Turn Evora into your personal playground with this self-guided quest featuring ancient Roman history and archaeological wonders. Your smartphone becomes your guide, leading you through a trail of riddles, puzzles, and hidden local stories. Each solved challenge opens the next chapter of the adventure. You'll discover fascinating spots and untold stories while having fun with friends or family. Available 24/7, this 1–2 hour private adventure starts whenever you're ready. Stop for coffee, snap photos, explore freely. Available in 5+ languages.

This exclusive tour is tailored for the discerning traveler seeking an immersive wine-tasting adventure in Portugal, without the hassle of driving. Embark on a captivating journey off the tourist trail, as we take you to two exceptional wineries and several picturesque villages that showcase the authentic rural lifestyle. This is your chance to explore the hidden gems of Portugal and immerse yourself in the local culture. Come and experience Portugal like even true locals never done! Discover the best Arrabida Natural Park and Sesimbra region with pleasure and fun. Celebrate Each day of your Being with Natalia Portugalia Tours.

Discover the breathtaking coastline of Arrábida Natural Park on this shared SUP and snorkeling adventure. Glide through crystal-clear waters to uncover hidden caves and pristine beaches. With two SUP boards and snorkeling masks available, you can paddle at your own pace or dive into the vibrant marine life of secret bays. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups, this experience combines natural beauty with local tales and legends, making it a unique way to connect with the area’s rich heritage while enjoying the great outdoors.

Discover the marine life of Arrabida Natural Park, without disturbing their natural behavior, on this dolphin- and whale-watching tour that departs from Sesimbra. Rather than just watching the animals swim by, this tour is led by a marine biologist who explains the animals' behavioral patterns, eating habits, and social interactions. Finish your excursion just in time for lunch and enjoy the rest of the day to explore.

Embark on a 2-hour guided trek through the scenic cork forests of Alentejo, Portugal. Explore the rich agricultural heritage of the region as you learn about the ancient art of cork harvesting at a family-run farmhouse estate. With views of the Serra D'Ossa and a walk along peaceful farm roads, you'll reconnect with nature in this beautiful, rural landscape. Optional traditional cork-strippers' lunch available.

Watch the sun rise over the scenic landscape of Monsaraz on a hot air balloon flight that takes in medieval villages, ancient Roman temples, golden cornfields, and pretty churches. Celebrate the occasion with an included Champagne toast after touching back down to earth. A ground crew will greet you for transport back to the departure point in Monsaraz.

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.

Roman columns, medieval lanes and quiet gardens — Évora packs two thousand years into one walkable puzzle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Évora on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Stand beneath the rose-granite towers of the Sé Catedral de Évora • Trade riddles on Praça do Giraldo, the city's arcaded main square • Catch your breath in Jardim Diana, beside the famous Roman temple Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. A UNESCO old town with a scoreboard on top.

Discover the fascinating world of cork and the authenticity of Alentejo’s rural life in a unique experience. With transport included from your accommodation, this visit takes you to a cork factory, where you will know the entire process of transforming this sustainable material into various products. After the visit, enjoy a traditional Alentejo lunch at a typical restaurant, drinks not included, where you can taste the flavors of the region. The experience continues in an Alentejano heritage, where you will have the opportunity to explore the mounted, the iconic landscape of Alentejo, to meet the peat and peat and learn about the extraction of cork. In addition, you will be able to observe the animals of the herd and better understand the balance between nature and local farming activity. Visit also a cromeleque located inside the property and a reconstruction of a Neolithic village. A complete experience to immerse yourself in the culture, tradition and natural beauty of Alentejo

See Évora differently — understand the city before you explore it. Join a small-group walking tour, exclusively in English, and discover Évora through the eyes of a local. In just 90 minutes, uncover the places, stories and cultural influences that shaped the city, from Roman and medieval heritage to Alentejo traditions. Walk through the UNESCO-listed historic centre and discover landmarks such as the Roman Temple, Praça do Giraldo, Palácio de D. Manuel and the city’s historic streets. More than sightseeing, this is a relaxed introduction to Évora and the stories behind its culture, architecture and traditions. The tour explores landmarks from the outside and does not include paid monument entrances, making it an ideal first taste of Évora before deeper experiences. For groups of more than 4, complimentary audio headsets are provided. A local, personal and entirely English introduction to Évora.

On this tour you’ll delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and explore two of the region’s earliest and most remarkable megalithic sites: the Menir of Almendres and the Cromlech of Almendres. 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 with a lovely walk through a cork forest, where these megaliths live. Your tour guides are professional archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of the region and look forward to showing you some spectacular sites from Portugal's past. Solo travellers are encouraged to message us directly regarding availability. - Iberian Heritage Tours

Visit beaches and sea caves you couldn’t reach any other way during a half-day trip to Arrábida Natural Park from Sesimbra. After departing from the port, head to one of Europe’s best beaches, Ribeiro do Cavalo, for a refreshing swim. Then, continue to other hidden beaches and choose whether to snorkel. Learn about coastal culture from your guides and stop to sample local liquor.

Some tours show you Évora. This one makes you feel it. Love at First Sight is a private 90-minute experience for travellers who want more than a checklist of monuments. With a local guide exclusively for your group, discover the streets, stories, architecture and details that reveal the character of this extraordinary Alentejo city. Behind the experience is Évora Cultural Experience, founded in 2015. Since then, we have welcomed thousands of travellers from almost every corner of the world, sharing the city through local knowledge, passion and personal storytelling. Connect Évora’s Roman, medieval and Alentejo heritage and discover not only what you see, but why it matters. Paid monument entrances are not included: the focus is deliberately on the city, its atmosphere and its stories. Come curious. Look closer. Fall in love with Évora.

Want to have an unforgettable experience? Walk or bike with us to make several stops and experience unique moments like strolling through the fig tree, photographing the catos, hugging a surer or eating a bolota! This guided tour that uncovers all the secrets about the wonderful world of catos and cork allows you to enjoy the calm of the mount and the beauty of the fruit groves. Finish with a visit to our shop from the season, where you can taste the figs-of-the-India during the pickup season.

Discover four hidden beaches and bays difficult to reach on foot, and enjoy views you can only get from the water, on this small-group boat tour. Board your boat at the Port of Abrigo, then sit back as you cruise out to sea, with stops at Ribeira do Cavalo Beach, Praia da Mijona, Inferno Beach, and Baleeira Beach to swim, snorkel, and soak up the views.

Boat trip along the rocky coast of the Arrábida Natural Park, leaving Sesimbra towards Cabo Espichel, where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset in Europe, wild beaches with crystal clear waters, caves and unique rock formations in the world. .

The Portuguese region of Alentejo is sprinkled with endless vineyards and villages to explore. This half-day tour from Evora takes you to the town of Monsaraz to wander the streets of the castle and walled city, taking in the views of the surrounding area and nearby artificial lake. Then, it’s time to sample some of the region’s best wines during a guided tasting session.

The walled village of Monsaraz is located atop a hill overlooking the Guadiana River and the modern Spanish border. Archaeological evidence indicates that the village has been occupied, in some form, since prehistory – understandable given its important location. Monsaraz boasts historic monuments, traditional homes, restaurants, cafes, and shops selling locally made products. Particularly notable is the Castle of Monsaraz, built by the Portuguese King Dinis in the 14th century. Join us on this tour to discover the enchanting medieval village and castle of Monsaraz. We’ll start by picking everyone up at the Roman Temple in Évora, then embark on a scenic 55-minute drive to the historic village of Monsaraz. Your tour guides are professional archaeologists specializing in the history of the region and look forward to showing you this spectacular village. Solo travellers are encouraged to message us directly regarding availability. - Iberian Heritage Tours

Explore Évora and medieval Monsaraz on a 9-hour tour from Lisbon, travelling by air-conditioned van with a driver-guide. All options follow the same itinerary. Depart at 09:00 and return to Lisbon at approximately 18:00. Discover Évora’s historic centre, the Roman Temple, Cathedral and Chapel of Bones, with free time for lunch at your own expense. Continue to Monsaraz for its traditional streets, castle and views over Lake Alqueva, and a wine tasting at Ervideira Wine Shop Monsaraz, near the castle. WITH TICKETS options include admission to Évora Cathedral and the Chapel of Bones, plus the Ervideira wine tasting. NO TICKETS options include transport and a guide; both monument admissions and the wine tasting are paid separately. Lunch is not included in any option. Hotel pickup is included only when the pickup option is booked; meeting-point options depart from HF Fénix Lisboa. The tour may run in two languages. Contact Zoom Travel through the Viator booking chat.

Indulge in Portugal’s world-famous wine without having to worry about driving afterward on a private vineyard and food tour from Lisbon. A guide helps you overcome the language barrier during a visit to the Livramento fish market, where you sample fresh flavors, and São Simão Arte, where the decorative tiles are made in the true Portuguese traditional way. Plus visit two wineries for tastings. Be guided in a premium vehicle that offers both luxury and comfort for a truly refined experience