🏨 Private Tour to Evora and Arraiolos Village from Lisbon Activity

Private Tour to Evora and Arraiolos Village from Lisbon

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From $251.80

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Lisbon, Lisbon

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Evora, the Pearl of Alentejo!

Known as the Museum-City, Evora stands out for its rich historical heritage and university tradition. It stands beautiful and charming in the heart of the Alentejo region. In addition to being one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Portugal, it is marked by the incomparable hospitality of its people.

Go back in time and visit the 1st century Roman Temple, the Evora Cathedral, the Saint Francisco Church that houses the chilling Chapel of Bones. Find out what gave the city the UNESCO World Heritage status.

Enjoy free time for lunch and then head to Arraiolos. A sunny village that developed on the side of a castle. Known for its embroidered rugs with centuries of history. The rugs are handmade by embroiderers in gestures that are repeated for over 500 years.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Driver/Guide

Pickup and drop-off at Hotels and Accommodations in Lisbon

Private transportation

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance

Entrance tickets to monuments

Food expenses

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 1 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Folding Wheelchair accessible
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Evora

Pick-up from your hotel / accommodation in Lisbon.

Do not worry about traveling by public transport or sharing your tour and choose comfort and safety in the company of your guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe seal guarantee assigned by the Portuguese Tourism Board.

This tour is designed for those who want to get away from the traditional tours and have a more authentic and unique experience.

Travel time from Lisbon to Evora approximately 1h30 (138km)

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)

Roman Temple
Surprise yourself with the Roman Temple, popularly known as Temple of Diana, it is one of the symbols of the Roman occupation in Portugal. It dates back to the 1st century and is built at the dominant point of the acropolis, in the city forum. It is one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, this monument is one of the city's ex-libris.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)

Cathedral of Evora
The largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, its construction started in 1186, on the foundations of an Arab mosque, is an example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic style. Declared a National Monument in 1910.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Praca do Giraldo

Giraldo Square
This site was the scene of numerous autos-da-fé (ritual of public penance), which took place during the period of the Inquisition. It has a rectangular shape and it's surrounded by white houses that with medieval arches.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja de Sao Francisco

Church of Saint Francis
Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, in Manueline-Mudejar and Renaissance style, to replace an earlier Gothic temple, of which there are still some remnants. It was adjacent to the Royal Palace and seen as a Royal Church therefore receiving important ceremonies such as the marriage of Prince D. Afonso to Isabel of D. Castilla in 1490.
The interior has a single nave, rectangular in shape and in the form of a Latin cross, with the Baroque high-altar and the Third Order of Saint Francis Chapel standing out. The most popular curiosity resides in the Chapel of Bones, with its three naves completely covered in human bones (17th century).

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capela dos Ossos

Chapel of Bones
You will be impressed by one of the most sinister monuments in Portugal: The Chapel of Bones built in the 17th century. Upon entering, note the ominous warning, intended for visitors to meditate on the ephemerality of life: "We bones that here rest, for yours await". Built by three naves, the chapel is covered with bones and skulls from 5000 skeletons from church and convent cemeteries throughout the city.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tapetes de Arraiolos - Centro Interpretativo

Arraiolos rugs Interpretive Center
You will visit the Arraiolos rugs Interpretive Center, whose visit will provide you the knowledge of the origins, history, the methods and the arraiolos rug manufacturing techniques.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arraiolos Castle

Arraiolos Castle
Its construction began in the year 1306 (14th century). From here, you can see the immensity and beauty of the surrounding landscape, allowing a distinct look over the historic centre of the village. It stands out for being one of the rare castles with a circular plant in the world.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon

It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal.
You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon.
See you soon!

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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