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Évora, Private Historic Discovery Tour
This tour is designed for travelers that enjoy history but want to see something different to the usual tourist spots in Lisbon and Sintra. This private 7-hour tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Évora will show you another side of Portugal’s rich history.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, airbnb or cruise port
Leaving Lisbon on a 1 1/2 hour trip south-east
This tour is designed for history lovers, showing you the city’s varied collection of historic landmarks. After relaxing on the trip (1 hour 30 minutes) from Lisbon, you reach Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city. You’ll be transported back to Roman times, the Moorish occupations and all the way through the middle ages, until today’s Portugal.
Roman Temple & Medieval Evora Cathedral
You’ll discover the history of the Roman Temple, often incorrectly referred to as the Temple of Diana. You will also enter the famous Sé Cathedral, the largest medieval cathedral of Portugal. It was built between 1186 and 1204 and was only finished to its final beauty in 1250. Your guide will show you the cloister, basilica and then you will go all the way up to the rooftop to have a fantastic birds-eye-view over the whole city.
Bone Chapel
You will explore the “creepy” Bone Chapel, with its carefully arranged skulls and bones of about 5000 people that cover the walls and columns. It is supposed to make visitors reflect on the inevitable facts of life and death. Make sure you look up at the inscription on the entrance, which reads: “We bones that here are, await for yours.”
Évora old-town
As well as the above sites, you’ll also have the chance to stroll along the city’s main Giraldo Square. Also discovering other historic details of this city and the local way of life. Not to forget, you should try some of the simple local gastronomic specialties if you get hungry. At the end of the tour, you’ll be driven back to Lisbon.
Ending Point
At your hotel, airbnb or cruise port
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick-up and drop off at a hotel or cruise port in Lisbon;
Entrance tickets to the Bone Chapel;
Entrance tickets to the Évora Cathedral;
Private guide for your group, who will accompany you inside the monuments and locations;
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description.
Tour Important Information
It will be a 1 hour and 15 minutes’ drive from Lisbon to Évora. The journey back takes the same time;
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera;
National monuments close on public holidays or on special occasions, without notice;
The sequence of the mentioned places can change according to your wishes or due to weather conditions.
Not available on Saturdays & Sundays!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Joao D.
Discover Portugal Like Never Before
With over 30 years of off-road driving experience, I’ve explored every hidden gem Portugal has to offer, far beyond the usual tourist routes. Along the way, I’ve built lasting friendships and immersed myself in the rich culture and history of this incredible country. Inspired by these connections, I began organizing unforgettable tours and journeys for curious travellers.
Our passionate team, I (John), Rodrigo, Maia, Vasco, and Ricardo, knows every corner of Portugal. We pour our heart and soul into each adventure, ensuring every guest experiences the true spirit of Portugal. Our private tours are designed to take you beyond the destination, away from the crowds, and into the authentic heart of the country.
For over a decade, we’ve been crafting personalized journeys that reveal Portugal’s best-kept secrets. Join us for an experience that goes far beyond sightseeing, discover the stories, flavours, and landscapes that make Portugal truly unforgettable.
Reviews
Elaine L.
“Favourite tour!”
I have been in Portugal for a month, and this is the favourite thing I've done. No words can describe how beautiful the views are in Arrábida. The small towns we drove through were so charming. You will not regret booking this tour with João.
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Joao D.
And hello again, dear Elaine, Thank you so very much for the reviews! Glad that we could make a difference in your stay here in Portugal. Nature has always a beauty of it's own and makes our job easier... ;-) Hope to have you back soon! Warmest Regards, Joao Dickmann
Elaine L.
“Óbidos and Mafra ”
This is my second tour with João and I have no regrets. Óbidos is a very photogenic town, and it's amazing to see the well-preserved Moorish walls that have been around since the 8th Century. The palace at Mafra is massive, and I am grateful that João was there to guide me through all the rooms. To be honest, I preferred this tour to Sintra, as it felt less “touristy”.
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Joao D.
Hello again, dear Elaine, Thank you very much for your trust and friendship. Óbidos & Mafra are "special" locations to visit, as it shows different places around Lisbon that are not that much visited. Thank you for all. Regards, Joao Dickmann
Elaine L.
“Rainy Sintra Tour”
Although the severe rains limited some of our activities, João was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and provided great context for all the facts given. It was especially nice to hear about his personal experience growing up in Cascais, and how the area has changed over the years.
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Joao D.
Thank you very much for your feedback. It is always very important for us to hear what our travellers have to say. And yes, sadly you were here in one of the rainiest seasons for decades in Portugal. But we still managed to make something out of the day... ;-) Warmest Regards, Joao Dickmann
$370/ per group
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