--- title: From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Group Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-group-tour/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best overall rank_in_category: 2 of 3 (Évora Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-group-tour/ --- # From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** The Évora day with hotel pickup: the cathedral and Chapel of Bones, the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro and the Almendres stone circle in a private minivan with WiFi, on a shared or private tier. Food, drinks and entries are not included. 4.76 from 132 reviews at €80 per person. **Best overall:** €80 per person with hotel pickup: Évora and the Chapel of Bones, plus the Almendres stone circle and the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro. 4.76 from 132 reviews. Trade-off: Guide may run the day in two languages. (last checked July 15, 2026) ## Overview Explore 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 269 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Around Lisbon ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water - Private guide - Transport by private minivan - WiFi available in the minivan ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Evora District** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Evora** (1h 30m) - Begin 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. 3. **Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)** (15m) - Start 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. 4. **Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)** (10m) - Visit 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. 5. **Chapel of Bones** (30m; admission included) - Check 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. 6. **Praca do Giraldo** (1h 30m) - Enjoy some free time to explore the streets and city center of Évora, and have lunch in the excellent restaurants available. 7. **Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres** (30m) - Make 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... 8. **Ponte 25 de Abril** (pass by, no stop) - Return to Lisbon crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, from where you can see the most amazing vies over Lisbon. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet us at the Tourism Information Office, at Palácio Foz in Restauradores Square. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnTgBD4EzGQ0Ri0t6UMTbnxA Pickup points listed by the operator: 269 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended - Operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Évora Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 3** | €80 | 8h | 4.76 (132) | shared | | [Évora and Monsaraz from Lisbon](/portugal/lisbon/tours/vora-and-monsaraz-from-lisbon/?format=md) | €153 | 6h | 4.95 (62) | private | | [From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour](/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €80 | 8h | 4.73 (164) | shared | Ranked #2 of 3 in Évora Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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