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Évora Private Full-Day Tour | Wine, Cork & Olive Oil Experience
Discover the history, traditions and flavours of the Alentejo on a private full-day tour from Lisbon, with your own driver-guide.
From: €110 pp
- Duration
- Approx. 9 to 10 hours
- Group size
- 2 to 7 passengers
- Starts from
- Your hotel in Lisbon
After an 08:30 pickup in Lisbon, the first visit is a traditional cork factory. In Évora you see São Francisco Church and the Chapel of Bones, Praça do Giraldo, the Roman Temple and the Cathedral. A winery visit and an olive oil tasting cost extra, and the estimated arrival back in Lisbon is between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
About this tour
Explore Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Lisbon, and discover its Roman heritage, medieval streets and remarkable monuments, including the famous Chapel of Bones and the Roman Temple.
Beyond the historic centre, experience some of the traditions that make the Alentejo unique. Visit a traditional Portuguese cork factory and learn about the country’s world-famous cork industry.
You can also enhance your day with an optional winery visit, a wine tasting or an olive oil tasting. Before your tour, we help you choose the experiences that best match your interests, recommend suitable local producers and organise the itinerary accordingly.
Highlights
- Explore Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the impressive Chapel of Bones
- Discover the Roman Temple of Évora (Temple of Diana)
- Admire São Francisco Church and Évora Cathedral
- Walk through the charming streets of Évora's historic centre
- Visit a traditional Portuguese cork factory and see how cork is produced
- Option to visit a traditional Alentejo winery and enjoy a wine tasting
- Option to taste authentic Alentejo olive oil
- Personalised itinerary planned around your interests
- Private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
Itinerary
08:30
Hotel pickup in Lisbon
Meet your private driver-guide at your accommodation and enjoy the scenic drive through the Portuguese countryside towards Évora.
10:00
Traditional cork factory visit
Discover one of Portugal's most important traditional industries. Learn how cork is harvested, how it is transformed into different products and why Portugal is the world's leading cork producer.
11:00
São Francisco Church & Chapel of Bones
Visit one of Évora's most remarkable monuments and explore the famous Chapel of Bones, known for its unique interior decoration and fascinating history.
12:00
Évora historic centre
A guided walk through the historic streets of the city, including Praça do Giraldo, the main square, with its traditional Alentejo architecture.
12:30
Traditional Alentejo lunch (not included)
Free time for lunch at a local restaurant. We recommend places serving authentic regional cuisine, local cheeses and Alentejo specialities.
13:45
Roman Temple & Évora Cathedral
See the Roman Temple, also known as the Temple of Diana, one of the most iconic landmarks of the city, then continue to Évora Cathedral, an extraordinary example of medieval Portuguese architecture.
15:00
Optional winery visit & wine tasting
Visit a local Alentejo winery, learn about regional winemaking and grape varieties and enjoy a tasting. Optional, at an additional cost.
16:00
Optional olive oil tasting
Discover the traditions of Alentejo olive oil production and taste some of the region's best olive oils. Optional, at an additional cost.
16:45
Return to Lisbon
Relax on the way back after a day of history, culture and tradition. Estimated arrival in Lisbon between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
Optional extras
Add any of these to your day, at the price shown.
Alentejo Wine Experience
35€ per person
Visit a selected local winery, discover the winemaking process and enjoy a tasting of regional wines.
Alentejo Olive Oil Experience
35€ per person
Discover the traditions of olive oil production in the Alentejo and enjoy a guided tasting.
Pricing
You pay for the private tour, not per seat, so the price per person falls as your group grows.
| Guests | Total | Per person, approx. | With optional extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | €525 | €263 | €665 |
| 3 | €575 | €192 | €785 |
| 4 | €625 | €156 | €905 |
| 5 | €675 | €135 | €1025 |
| 6 | €725 | €121 | €1145 |
| 7 | €775 | €111 | €1265 |
What's included
Included
- Private full-day tour from Lisbon
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional driver-guide
- Visit to a traditional cork factory
- Guided exploration of Évora's historic centre
- Bottled water
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Personalised itinerary planning before the tour
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Optional winery visit and wine tasting
- Optional olive oil tasting
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Évora private tour from Lisbon?
The tour takes approximately 9 to 10 hours. We pick you up at your Lisbon hotel around 8:30 AM and the estimated arrival back in Lisbon is between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
Is the Évora tour private?
Yes. It is a private tour for your group only (2 to 7 passengers), with your own driver-guide and an air-conditioned vehicle. We can adjust the itinerary to your interests and pace.
What is included in the price?
Private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon, a professional driver-guide, a visit to a traditional cork factory, a guided walk through the historic centre, bottled water, fuel, tolls and parking, and personalised itinerary planning before the tour.
What is not included?
Lunch, entrance tickets to monuments (such as the Chapel of Bones), the optional winery visit and wine tasting, the optional olive oil tasting, personal expenses and gratuities.
How much do the optional wine and olive oil experiences cost?
The Alentejo Wine Experience (winery visit and tasting) and the Alentejo Olive Oil Experience are each 35€ per person and are charged separately from the base tour price. We arrange them with you before the tour.
Can we skip the wine or olive oil and only see Évora?
Of course. Both experiences are optional. The base tour already includes Évora and the cork factory, and we can use the extra time for more sights or a slower lunch.
What are the main sights in Évora?
Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage city. The highlights are the Chapel of Bones at São Francisco Church, the Roman Temple (Temple of Diana), Évora Cathedral and Praça do Giraldo, the main square.
How far is Évora from Lisbon?
Évora is about 130 km from Lisbon, roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes by car, which makes it an easy full-day trip.
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