--- title: "From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-tour/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 165 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Most reviewed (165) rank_in_category: 3 of 3 (Évora Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-tour/ --- # From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** A minivan day into the Alentejo with hotel pickup: the walled town of Évora, its Chapel of Bones and the Almendres stone circle, on a shared or private tier with a guide who speaks several languages. Meals and drinks are not included, and there is moderate walking. 4.72 from 165 reviews at €80 per person. In our comparison: #3 of 3 in Évora Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 and wonder at the Neolithic stone circle of Almendres Cromlech. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 267 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 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 267 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person for the Lisbon to Alentejo Shared Tour option; other options up to €175 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 165 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Around Lisbon - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.72 from 165 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 154 of 165. - 5 stars: 138 (84%) - 4 stars: 16 (10%) - 3 stars: 7 (4%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical insight and varied sites; bumpy roads to the megaliths are a recurring caveat **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explaining the history of Évora and the megaliths - Varied historical stops, especially the megaliths and Chapel of Bones - Cork harvesting explanations and observations of countryside wildlife - Small groups with friendly, personal attention - Flexible guides who accommodate requests and suggest places for lunch **Complaints:** - Very bumpy access roads to the megaliths - Almendres visits replaced by a smaller site when access was closed - Some found too much driving for the amount of time spent at the sites - Some found historical explanations sparse, while others praise detailed commentary Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-12 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Lisbon to Alentejo Shared Tour | €80 / person | English, Portuguese | Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included | | Private Tour: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Day Trip from Lisbon | €175 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | Pickup included | ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - WiFi on board - Bottled water - Private guide - Transport by private minivan - Air-conditioned vehicle ## 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: 2026-09-26 - 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 The meeting point is in front of the Lisbon Tourism Office, located in Palácio Foz, in Restauradores Square. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnTgBD4EzGQ0Ri0t6UMTbnxA Pickup points listed by the operator: 267 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Évora Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 3** | €80 | 8h | 4.72 (165) | shared | | [Évora and Monsaraz from Lisbon](/portugal/lisbon/tours/vora-and-monsaraz-from-lisbon/?format=md) | €153 | 6h | 4.95 (66) | private | | [From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Group Tour](/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-group-tour/?format=md) | €80 | 8h | 4.74 (136) | shared | Ranked #3 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/evora/?format=md ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/from-lisbon-to-alentejo-vora-and-megaliths-full-day-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md