Food, drinks and entries are not included. 4.74 from 136 reviews at €80 per person.
Best for: €80 per person with hotel pickup: Évora and the Chapel of Bones, plus the Almendres stone circle and the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro. 4.74 from 136 reviews. Évora Day Trips comparison
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In our comparison: #2 of 3 in Évora Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Shared TourThe page price | Pickup included | €80 |
| Private Tour | Private tour<br/>Duration: 7 hours<br/>Pickup included | €350 |
Children from €50 (ages 3 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 128 of 136
Star breakdown of all 136 ratings
Reviewers praise the historical commentary and Évora sights; some report late notice of a substitute stone circle visit.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 February 2023 to 16 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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A few facts about the town of Évora: it has 55,000 inhabitants; it is more than 2,000 years old; and it is under the designation of UNESCO. Within the walls of the wonderfully preserved town center are ancient Roman temples, medieval cathedrals, and narrow cobblestoned streets.
Pass by, no stopBegin your day trip with a pickup from your central Lisbon hotel, and then hop inside a comfortable minivan with your private guide. During the hour-long drive, gaze out at the Portuguese countryside and learn about the history and culture of the places you’re about to visit.
1h 30mStart by visiting the Temple of Diana, the famed Roman temple that was dedicated to Augustus, emperor of Rome, and learn the changes it suffered through time.
15 minVisit the grand Gothic Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and the medieval cloisters. Climb to the roof of the building to get a great view of the town and the surrounding countryside.
10 min · Admission not includedCheck out the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) inside the Church of St Francis. As the name suggests, the mysterious chapel is made up of human bones.
30 min · Admission includedEnjoy some free time to explore the streets and city center of Évora, and have lunch in the excellent restaurants available.
1h 30mMake your final stop of the tour at the Almendres Cromlech, a Neolithic stone circle, which is aligned with the Summer Solstice. Wander around the ancient circle, said to be the largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula, and hear how the stones were likely used for sacred rituals.
30 minReturn to Lisbon crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, from where you can see the most amazing vies over Lisbon.
Pass by, no stopExplore more of Portugal by getting out of Lisbon and heading to the Golden Plains, visiting the walled UNESCO-listed town of Évora and an ancient Roman farm in the countryside.
This day trip is an entertaining and educational experience where you’ll get the opportunity to see another side of Portugal.
Explore centuries-old cathedrals and spend some time in the mysterious Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Then, visit the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and wonder at the Neolithic stone circle of Almendres Cromlech.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 3 | €80 | 8h | 4.74 (136) | shared |
| Évora and Monsaraz from Lisbon | €153 | 6h | 4.95 (66) | private |
| From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour | €80 | 8h | 4.72 (165) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 3 in Évora Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €80 to €153, median €80; typical length 8h. 1 of 3 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 3 Évora Day Trips