Private Evora and Monserraz Castle Day Trip
Overview
On this private tour, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the emblematic city of Évora. Here, we will walk through the historic centre where you will visit a 2000 year old roman temple, the largest medieval cathedral in the country, the famous Giraldo square, the São Francisco Church and its famous bone chapel as your tour guide tells you stories of the past from each site you visit.
You will pass by many shops, cafés and restaurants where you will see many shops selling cork items, and many places decorate their shops/restaurants with cork.
From here, we head to our next stop, the spectacular Monsaraz Castle, at the top of the hill, where people still live in until today.
Either in Évora or at the castle you may have lunch. After exploring the castle we head back to Lisbon(or where your hotel is located).
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bones Chapel
- Évora Cathedral
- Lunch Évora has many nice restaurants, however, it is also possible to have lunch at the Monsarraz castle where you can enjoy lunch overlooking the stunning views.
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb or any accommodation location. Furthermore, if your pick up is outside these areas it is also to arrange a pick up with prior notice.
What To Expect
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Templo Romano Évora
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Praca do Giraldo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Igreja De Sao Francisco
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chapel of Bones
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Monsaraz Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travel time from Lisbon to Évora is approximately 1.5 hours and another 1.5 hours to return.
- Travel time from Évora to Monsaraz Castle is approximately 30 minutes
- In total travel time will be about 3.5 hours of the tour.
- The minimum amount of people is 2 people, solo travellers must pay for 2 people
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Bottled water.
- Bones Chapel.
- Évora Cathedral.
- Lunch. Évora has many nice restaurants, however, it is also possible to have lunch at the Monsarraz castle where you can enjoy lunch overlooking the stunning views.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Evora and Monserraz Castle Day Trip is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Evora and Monserraz Castle Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bones Chapel
- Évora Cathedral
- LunchÉvora has many nice restaurants, however, it is also possible to have lunch at the Monsarraz castle where you can enjoy lunch overlooking the stunning views.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travel time from Lisbon to Évora is approximately 1.5 hours and another 1.5 hours to return.
- Travel time from Évora to Monsaraz Castle is approximately 30 minutes
- In total travel time will be about 3.5 hours of the tour.
- The minimum amount of people is 2 people, solo travellers must pay for 2 people
