Évora UNESCO Site Tour: Discover Megaliths, Historical Center and Cork Forests
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Evora
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Évora and its megalithic structures, historical center, and cork forests. Learn about the region's rich history, culture, and traditional cork industry on this unique and fulfilling tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cromeleque dos Almendres - The Almendres Cromlech, located near the city of \’c9vora, is an ancient megalithic monument that offers a glimpse into the past of the region. This impressive stone circle, dating back to the Neolithic period, is one of the largest and most important megalithic complexes in the Iberian Peninsula. The cromlech’s mysterious stones and intricate carvings are a fascinating sight to behold and are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Discover this unique archaeological site and learn about the culture and beliefs of the people who built it. Walk in the footsteps of ancient civilizations and discover the secrets of the Almendres Cromlech.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Convenient pick-up & drop-off service
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Experienced local tour guide & driver
What's Not Included
  • Lunch, Snacks or Drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Bone Chapel - 6 euros
  • Entry/Admission - Cathedral of Évora - 4.5 euros
  • Gratuities/tips
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the deep history, lifestyle, and scenic splendor of Alentejo: Évora, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, is celebrated for its beautifully conserved Roman Temple, Gothic Cathedral, and the evocative Chapel of Bones.

The region around is littered with age-old megalithic edifices like Almendres Cromlech and the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro, offering a peek into the region’s long-gone societies.

The terrain, known for its extensive cork oak woods, is not to be missed, bringing not only a serene and visually stunning environment but also an understanding of the local typical cork industry.

During the tour, you’ll also have the chance to explore a cork factory to deepen your knowledge of cork production’s history and the creation of cork goods.

The itinerary also includes a lunch break at a native restaurant for tasting local delicacies.

This trip is genuinely an all-encompassing experience blending history, culture, and natural beauty.

  • Transport is included on the total duration
Location
Cromeleque dos Almendres
Via R. do Cromeleque, village of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe - Almendras
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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137jayy
Nov 28, 2023
Nice! Great! Friendly! Knowledgeable! - Great knowledgeable guide. Nice to have someone who was born and raised in the area show us around. Very friendly. Recommended! Also a small business +++(they are the BEST)!
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Donnarl3603ip
Nov 14, 2023
All around great day experiencing EVORA and the region with a knowledgable, engaging guide. - We had a fabulous day with Nuno from Detours. He is a friendly, engaging and knowledgeable tour guide who loves history. We are happy we booked a private tour: seeing the megalith, the chapel and town of EVORA and learning about harvesting and processing cork filled the day with new adventures.
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Lraj2014
Aug 5, 2023
A Memorable Personalised visit to Evora Heritage through the Negaliths and Cork Factory - From the time I made my booking up until the day we were picked up - Nuno, our tour operator and personal guide kept in touch. Very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and it’s cities, the cultural make up and differences, food, politics….. He accommodated all our dietary needs when we had lunch in Evora. His patience in explaining the different land marks was second to none. We admired his attention to detail at the cork factory.My wife enjoyed the historical background discussion on the megaliths. If you want to enjoy a personalised outing with humour, history and general chit chat you will not be disappointed by Nuno.
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I9578dudavidl
Jul 27, 2023
Evora Tour - A very good experience, the tour guides were very friendly and professional. A truly memorable experience!
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Pedroto2953pw
Jul 26, 2023
Grande experiência em Evora! - "This experience with the tour guide made our visit to Evora unforgettable, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have met him. Without a doubt, I would recommend him to anyone planning to visit the region. He made all the difference in our trip and left a lasting impression on all of us. Thank you so much for the incredible tour!"
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W3627grcarolinan
Jun 8, 2023
Evora - Nuno was an amazing tour guide: helpful, professional, punctual, and really knew what he was sharing. That's how you know someone's love for their job. The tour was incredible. I had never been to Evora before, and found it delightful. Thank you, Nuno!
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Kathy
Apr 13, 2023
Wonderful, fun, personalized day trip to Evora! - Nuno and Bernardo were wonderful to have as our tour guides for our day trip to Evora! They began educating us on the ride over and continued throughout each experience. We were able to decide when we wanted to visit the sites of the city center and we could spend as much time as we wanted at each location. They definitely went above and beyond! We highly recommend either of them.
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Bernardofrufino
Apr 13, 2023
Fantastic cromlleque, Évora, Bone Chapel and cork factory tour! - A great tour. An excellent choice of different sites, from cromleques to the town of Évora, where you have the Roman temple of Diana to the Chapel of Bones, a delicious meal in the heart of Évora, finishing off at a cork factory. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable guides. Simply, a great day out. I strongly recommend if you are interested in the non typical sites, or just looking for something different.
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