Private Tour to Evora and Arraiolos Village from Lisbon

Pick-up from your hotel / accommodation in Lisbon.

Do not worry about traveling by public transport or sharing your tour and choose comfort and safety in the company of your guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe seal guarantee assigned by the Portuguese Tourism Board.

This tour is designed for those who want to get away from the traditional tours and have a more authentic and unique experience.

Travel time from Lisbon to Evora approximately 1h30 (138km)

Roman Temple
Surprise yourself with the Roman Temple, popularly known as Temple of Diana, it is one of the symbols of the Roman occupation in Portugal. It dates back to the 1st century and is built at the dominant point of the acropolis, in the city forum. It is one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, this monument is one of the city's ex-libris.

Cathedral of Evora
The largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, its construction started in 1186, on the foundations of an Arab mosque, is an example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic style. Declared a National Monument in 1910.

Giraldo Square
This site was the scene of numerous autos-da-fé (ritual of public penance), which took place during the period of the Inquisition. It has a rectangular shape and it's surrounded by white houses that with medieval arches.

Church of Saint Francis
Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, in Manueline-Mudejar and Renaissance style, to replace an earlier Gothic temple, of which there are still some remnants. It was adjacent to the Royal Palace and seen as a Royal Church therefore receiving important ceremonies such as the marriage of Prince D. Afonso to Isabel of D. Castilla in 1490.
The interior has a single nave, rectangular in shape and in the form of a Latin cross, with the Baroque high-altar and the Third Order of Saint Francis Chapel standing out. The most popular curiosity resides in the Chapel of Bones, with its three naves completely covered in human bones (17th century).

Chapel of Bones
You will be impressed by one of the most sinister monuments in Portugal: The Chapel of Bones built in the 17th century. Upon entering, note the ominous warning, intended for visitors to meditate on the ephemerality of life: "We bones that here rest, for yours await". Built by three naves, the chapel is covered with bones and skulls from 5000 skeletons from church and convent cemeteries throughout the city.

Arraiolos rugs Interpretive Center
You will visit the Arraiolos rugs Interpretive Center, whose visit will provide you the knowledge of the origins, history, the methods and the arraiolos rug manufacturing techniques.

Arraiolos Castle
Its construction began in the year 1306 (14th century). From here, you can see the immensity and beauty of the surrounding landscape, allowing a distinct look over the historic centre of the village. It stands out for being one of the rare castles with a circular plant in the world.

It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal.
You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon.
See you soon!