10-Hour Evora Winery Day

Lisbon: Évora, Chapel of Bones & Winery Small Group Tour runs through Living Tours Lisbon. Rated 4.7 across 53 reviews. Runs 10 hours. From €78.

Overview

This full-day trip packs three very different Alentejo experiences into ten hours: a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed old town of Évora, a stop at the medieval castle of Montemor-o-Novo, and a winery visit with a tasting of four regional wines. The group travels in an eight-seat air-conditioned minivan, capped at eight participants, which keeps the day personal compared with a large coach outing.

The first major stop is Évora. A local guide leads you through the city, with entry to the Chapel of Bones included, photo stops at the Roman Temple and the cathedral, and free time to wander and find lunch on your own. Afterwards the route heads to Montemor-o-Novo Castle, where ruins sit above the plains and the views stretch across the countryside.

The final stop is a family-run Alentejo winery. You walk through the vineyards, hear about local winemaking traditions, and taste four regional wines before the drive back to Lisbon. Reviewers repeatedly single out the guides, and several mention the wine tasting as a highlight of the day.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meeting point in LisbonThe tour departs from the Living Tours agency on Rua da Conceição 23/25 in Lisbon.
2. Drive to ÉvoraRoughly 1.5 hours by minivan out of Lisbon towards the Alentejo.
3. Guided walk in ÉvoraAbout 3 hours covering the Chapel of Bones (entry included), a photo stop at the cathedral, and the Roman Temple, plus free time to explore.
4. Transfer to Montemor-o-NovoA 30-minute drive from Évora to the castle.
5. Montemor-o-Novo CastleA 30-minute visit to the medieval ruins with views over the surrounding plains.
6. Alentejo winery visitA 15-minute drive, then 1.5 hours at a family-run winery with a guided tasting of 4 regional wines.
7. Return to LisbonAbout 1.5 hours back, with drop-off at Praça Martim Moniz.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape the day, from what the listing asks you to bring to the amount of walking in Évora.

• What to bring. The listing recommends comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and a camera. One reviewer flagged hot conditions during a July tour, so sun protection matters more than people expect.
• Walking in Évora. The Évora portion lasts about 3 hours and mixes a guided walk with free time. Comfortable shoes are listed for a reason, and the pace leaves room to explore on your own and find lunch.
• Lunch is on you. Meals and drinks are not included. The listing mentions a traditional Portuguese lunch during free time in Évora, so budget for that separately.
• Small group feel. The van seats eight and the tour is capped at that number. One reviewer described a relaxed pace and a comfortable drive, which the small vehicle and group size make possible.
• The wine tasting. Four regional wines are poured at a family-run winery, with a walk through the vineyards first. Several reviewers praised the tasting, one calling it interactive and another saying the whites were the standout.
• Guide quality. Reviews again and again credit the guide with making the day, describing them as knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The pattern across reviews is consistent.

Common issues. The tour can be cancelled or rescheduled due to adverse weather, and the stated duration is an estimate that can shift with traffic and visit schedules; services may also change without notice if third-party availability moves. Meals, drinks and gratuities are not included, and smoking is not allowed. Tours usually run in one language, though additional languages may be used in some cases.

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