Evora And Megaliths Day Trip

From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour runs through Around Lisbon. Rated 4.7 across 165 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From €80.

Overview

This full-day tour run by Around Lisbon leaves the city at 09:00 and runs for eight hours in total, combining the town of Évora with prehistoric stone sites nearby in the Alentejo. Transport is by private minivan with a private guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package. The meeting point for those not picked up is in front of the Lisbon Tourism Office at Palácio Foz, Restauradores Square.

The day mixes guided history with free time. Travellers get about an hour and a half in Évora, a short stop at the Roman Temple of Diana, a brief look at the cathedral (entry not included), a half hour at the Chapel of Bones with entry covered, and more free time on Praça do Giraldo. The tour then heads out to the Almendres megalithic interpretation centre, with the 25 de Abril bridge listed as a pass-by on the itinerary.

It suits people who want to reach megalithic sites and Évora without renting a car, and one reviewer noted these stones would appeal to anyone who has enjoyed visiting monuments of this kind elsewhere. The group is capped at 15 travellers, and reviews repeatedly praise guides who explain the archaeology, the cork oak landscape and Portuguese history along the drive. Lunch in Évora is not included, so there is a break to eat at your own cost.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup and departureHotel pickup is included, otherwise meet in front of the Lisbon Tourism Office at Palácio Foz, Restauradores Square, for a 09:00 start.
2. Évora old townAbout 1 hour and 30 minutes in Évora with the guide, free to enter.
3. Roman Temple of DianaA 15-minute stop at the temple, free to view.
4. Évora CathedralRoughly 10 minutes here, and entry is not included in the tour price.
5. Chapel of BonesHalf an hour at the chapel, with admission included.
6. Praça do GiraldoAbout 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time on the main square, a good slot for lunch at your own expense.
7. Almendres megalithic siteA 30-minute visit to the interpretation centre at the Almendres stones, included at no extra charge.
8. Return to LisbonThe tour ends back at the original meeting point, around eight hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from walking shoes to where lunch fits in.

• Walking and shoes. The listing warns that a moderate amount of walking is involved and recommends comfortable shoes. The megalithic sites involve ground you cross on foot, so plan footwear accordingly.
• Food and drink. Lunch in Évora is at your own expense, and food and drinks are listed as not included. Bottled water is provided on board. One reviewer said their guide recommended good places for lunch to choose from.
• Weather matters. Check the forecast and be prepared for the conditions on the day.
• Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 15 travellers in a private minivan with a private guide. Reviewers often mention knowledgeable guides who answered questions willingly, and the listing notes a multilingual guide.
• Long day out. With eight hours door to door and a fair amount of driving between Lisbon, Évora and the stones, one reviewer found the ratio of travel to on-site time disappointing. Others called it a highlight of their stay, so expect a full day with stretches of scenery from the van, with WiFi and air conditioning on board.
• Punctuality. The tour starts at 09:00, and one reviewer reported that it began and ended on time. Guides are also described as flexible in several reviews, so the day can adjust to the group.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing, and involves moderate walking. One reviewer noted that even though their hotel appeared on the pickup list, they had to travel to a different pickup point, so confirm the pickup arrangement after booking. The day also involves long stretches of travel relative to time on site, which not every traveller found worthwhile.

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