Lisbon to Evora: Private, guided full-day tour
Private tour with a local expert
7h 30mRound tripPrivate group
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About your trip
Take an exciting day tour from Lisbon to Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 2,000 years of history to unearth behind its medieval walls. A storied past blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque influences awaits you. You'll pass by Montemor-o-Novo, a castle that juts out of the Alentejo landscape. After you’re done exploring, your guide, who is also a professional driver, will begin a seamless return journey.
Exclusively yours: A premium experience for your group only
Insider insight: Local tips and stories you won’t find online
Perfect balance: Expert guidance with freedom to explore
Ideal for all travelers: Families, friends, or solo adventurers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet your guide right where you prefer in Lisbon whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your guide is both your expert behind the wheel and knowledgeable host throughout the day. They’ll manage the day’s itinerary, share stories and local knowledge, and make each moment along the route feel richer. At every stop, they’re by your side.Guided experience with space to explore
With your guide, explore Evora, a historic city in Portugal’s Alentejo region. It is the perfect day trip from Lisbon. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is best known for its exceptionally preserved Roman Temple and medieval walls, as well as the incredible Evora Cathedral, which boasts panoramic views across the city. The famous Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) attracts history buffs with its display of the remains of over 5,000 ancient individuals. The city’s mix of Moorish, Roman, and Portuguese architecture forms a compact, walkable old town rife with culture. Be sure to enjoy the region’s famous wine and olive oil while exploring.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Private professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Attraction admission details specified in the itinerary section below
- Official guided tours inside attractions in Christ the King Viewpoint, Evora, and Montemor-o-Novo can be purchased separately - inform us in advance for itinerary planning
From €122
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€366
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Lisbon
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Christ the King Viewpoint (photo spot)
We’ll stop at this perfect photo spot – take a moment to capture the view!
Stop: 15 min - admission not included



2
Evora
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included






Montemor-o-Novo (pass by)
You’ll pass by this stunning spot – be sure to take a moment to enjoy the view along the way!

Drive along hilly Montermor-o-Novo and glimpse its high castle and charming old town streets.
Back to Lisbon
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
During your 4-hour tour in Evora, prioritize the Roman Temple (often called Temple of Diana), the imposing Gothic Cathedral, and the macabre Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) lined with human skulls and bones. Don't miss walking the well-preserved city walls, exploring the winding medieval streets of the historic center, and visiting the University of Evora with its beautiful azulejo tile decorations. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers one of Portugal's best-preserved medieval towns within ancient walls. Your private driver-guide will help you make the most of your visit.
The journey from Lisbon to Evora covers approximately 130 kilometers (81 miles) and takes about 1.5 hours each way. Your private Daytrip driver handles the transportation through the scenic Alentejo countryside with its cork oak forests, vineyards, and olive groves. The comfortable drive allows you to arrive refreshed and maximizes your 4-hour exploration time in Evora's historic center.
Your private guide will tell you all about it, but for starters, the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) is one of Evora's most unusual attractions, featuring walls and columns decorated with the bones and skulls of approximately 5,000 people. Created by Franciscan monks in the 16th century, the chapel was designed as a meditation space on life's transience, with an inscription above the entrance reading, "We bones that are here for yours await." The chapel's eerie beauty offers a thought-provoking experience during your half-day Evora tour.
Evora is located in the Alentejo region, known as Portugal's gastronomic heartland. During your tour, try local specialties like acorda alentejana (bread soup with coriander, garlic, and poached egg), black pork from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, migas (bread crumbs with vegetables and meat), and sheep's cheese (queijo de Serpa). Local pastries including pastel de toucinho (pork fat pastry) provide a quick sweet taste of regional cuisine.
Alentejo is one of Portugal's premier wine regions, producing full-bodied reds and crisp whites. Several wine shops in Evora offer tastings of local wines, with Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo (Wine Route of Alentejo) providing a central tasting room featuring wines from multiple producers. Your guide can help you find the wines you'd like to purchase.
Spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) offer the most pleasant temperatures for your tour of Evora. Summer months (July-August) can be extremely hot, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35°C (95°F), making midday exploration challenging. Winter tours are possible with fewer tourists, though some attractions may have reduced hours. Consider an early morning departure from Lisbon during summer to maximize comfortable sightseeing time before peak afternoon heat.
Your private driver-guide will help you see all of Evora's greatest hits. For an efficient 4-hour visit, start at the Roman Temple and adjacent Public Garden for orientation, then visit the nearby Cathedral and its rooftop for panoramic views. Continue to the University quarter, then explore the Jewish Quarter and Chapel of Bones. Finish with lunch featuring regional cuisine in the main square (Praca do Giraldo) or nearby streets. This route covers the major highlights while allowing time to absorb Evora's authentic atmosphere and unique architectural heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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