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Portugal Day Trip: Évora, Chapel of Bones, and Almendres Cromlech
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118 Ratings
Lisboa
Discover Portugal’s hidden landmarks on a shared tour of Évora and Almendres Cromlech. Explore ancient Roman farms, UNESCO-listed towns, and mysterious stone circles.
Discover Portugal’s hidden landmarks on a shared tour of Évora and Almendres Cromlech. Explore ancient Roman farms, UNESCO-listed towns, and mysterious stone circles.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Evora District - Here are some interesting facts about the town of Évora: it is home to 55,000 residents, boasts a history spanning over 2,000 years, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town center, beautifully preserved, features ancient Roman temples, medieval cathedrals, and charming cobblestoned streets.
- Evora - Start…
- Evora District - Here are some interesting facts about the town of Évora: it is home to 55,000 residents, boasts a history spanning over 2,000 years, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town center, beautifully preserved, features ancient Roman temples, medieval cathedrals, and charming cobblestoned streets.
- Evora - Start your day trip with a convenient pickup from your central Lisbon hotel, and then relax in a comfortable minivan with your private guide. During the hour-long journey, enjoy the scenic views of the Portuguese countryside while learning about the history and culture of the destinations you will visit.
- Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - Begin your exploration with the Temple of Diana, a renowned Roman temple dedicated to Augustus, the Roman emperor. Discover the transformations it has undergone over time.
- Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora) - Explore the magnificent Gothic Cathedral, constructed in the 12th century, along with its medieval cloisters. Ascend to the rooftop for a stunning view of the town and the surrounding landscape.
- Capela dos Ossos - Visit the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) located within the Church of St Francis. As its name implies, this intriguing chapel is constructed from human bones.
- Praca do Giraldo - Take some leisure time to wander the streets and city center of Évora, and enjoy a meal at one of the excellent local restaurants.
- Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres - Conclude your tour at the Almendres Cromlech, a Neolithic stone circle aligned with the Summer Solstice. Explore this ancient site, considered the largest group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula, and learn about its likely use in sacred rituals.
- 25 de Abril Bridge - Return to Lisbon by crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, offering breathtaking views over the city.
What's Included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refresh with bottled water on board
- Personalized experience with a private guide
- Comfortable transport in a private minivan
- Stay connected with WiFi in the minivan
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refresh with bottled water on board
- Personalized experience with a private guide
- Comfortable transport in a private minivan
- Stay connected with WiFi in the minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover more of Portugal beyond Lisbon by embarking on a journey to the Golden Plains, touring the fortified UNESCO-recognized town of Évora and a historical Roman farm nestled in the rural area.
This one-day excursion offers an enlightening and enjoyable adventure, allowing you to experience a different aspect of Portugal.
Venture through age-old…
Discover more of Portugal beyond Lisbon by embarking on a journey to the Golden Plains, touring the fortified UNESCO-recognized town of Évora and a historical Roman farm nestled in the rural area.
This one-day excursion offers an enlightening and enjoyable adventure, allowing you to experience a different aspect of Portugal.
Venture through age-old cathedrals and spend some moments in the enigmatic Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Afterward, head to the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and marvel at the Neolithic stone monument of Almendres Cromlech.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Palácio Foz
Praça dos Restauradores
Meet us at the Tourism Information Office, at Palácio Foz in Restauradores Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(118 Ratings)
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Raffi_t
Mar 24, 2026
Our guide was Nuno, a... - Our guide was Nuno, a personable guide who was very flexible with the itinerary and timing of the tour. He even added an extra stop to visit more megaliths after making sure that no one in the group had a pressing deadline. It was a nice day.
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Katie_m
Mar 22, 2026
Our wonderful guide made... - Our wonderful guide made this tour a lot of fun. Evora was absolutely beautiful! The cathedral was absolutely worth visiting so don’t skip it!
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Maria_s
Mar 19, 2026
Beautiful Evorah - A small group in a comfortable van with an amazing tour guide who provided information on places that we were just driving by as well as being a knowledgeable person who was able to transport us to centuries ago.
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L6944iescottr
Mar 19, 2026
Great experience! - Great tour with our guide, Diogo. He and his family are from the area we visited and his knowledge and insight into the tour was fantastic. He was a safe driver and enthusiastic guide, eager to talk about history as well as current events related to the tour and Portugal in general. Can't say enough in favor, except if you are visiting the area, go on this tour! It will be time and money well spent. Speaking of that, the large tour groups are "commoditizing" the experience with large groups and low costs.... Don't fall for that!! Get a tour that is limited to 8 people or less and enjoy a much more intimate experience.
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Sherilynne_p
Feb 19, 2026
Exploring Evora's countryside - A wonderful day where we crossed over the "1974"bridge and git a flavor of agricultural Portugal. We weren't able to see the largest Cromlech due to a washed out road but we weren't able able to see another site and a funerary monolith. We had a lovely time in Évora seeing the Roman ruins, climbing to the top of the cathedral and then to the chapel of bones and the Franciscan church. Thiago was an accommodating and knowledgeable guide who gave us a relaxing and enjoyable day! I highly recommend this tour.
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Michael_t
Feb 11, 2026
Highly recommended tour - From start to finish, the tour was perfect! Donny was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Despite the hurricane-force winds and storm, he ensured that the group had an enjoyable and fun-filled day.
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Weni
Jan 26, 2026
A pleasant visit to Evora - Wonderful experience from the start to finish, thanks to our driver/tour guide Diego who made the trip pleasant and informative. We were picked up from and dropped off at our hotel. We learned a lot about Lisbon while he picked up other guests. We also learned the history of Portugal and the city of Evora. We had a tasteful Portugal lunch based on his recommendation. Although the weather was not ideal today, we were happy that we made the trip.
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Ehud_s
Dec 4, 2025
Exceptional tour to Evora - The guide was very k ownedable and care to take us to amazing point of interest beyond the tour scope
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Robert_c
Nov 26, 2025
A great day with a knowledgeable driver. - It was a big day. I would recommend that you take snacks. One of the best experiences I have had. I visited Evora 3 years ago and stayed for 4 days - I learnt more today in 1 day. Our driver was so knowledgeable and happily answered everyone's questions. We are two 70 year olds travelling with our 20 year old granddaughter (history nut uni student) and we can't stop talking about the experience. I wouldn't want to take small children on such a journey but for us it was perfect.
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Elodie_p
Mar 17, 2026
This was a nice tour.... - This was a nice tour. Something good to do when you spend several days in Lisbon. The megaliths were nice but a bit underwhelming. Evora is pretty, the Chapel of Bones and Church are beautiful. Overall, good experience but not something to do when you only have a short time in Lisbon. The guide was great.
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