Évora wine tour: Alentejo tastings & Chapel of Bones

Walk through centuries, taste what the region makes

This nine-hour tour of Évora combines a guided walk through the UNESCO World Heritage city's medieval centre with a visit to the Chapel of Bones and a wine tasting at an Alentejo winery. You'll see the Roman Temple of Diana, Portugal's largest Gothic cathedral, and travel by luxury car or minivan with a professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Évora and Alentejo wines

• Walking tour in Évora centre
• Visit Chapel of Bones
• See Roman Temple of Diana
• Visit Portugal's biggest gothic cathedral
• Explore Gothic-style church interior
• View frescoes and tile panels
• Walk around ruins in public park
• Visit solid palace and former convent
• Taste Alentejo wines

The Experience

The day starts with a walking tour through Évora's cobblestone streets, where a local guide points out the medieval architecture and Roman ruins that mark centuries of history. You'll stand in front of the Temple of Diana, one of the best-preserved Roman structures in the Iberian Peninsula, and then move through the city's Gothic cathedral — Portugal's largest — to see the scale and detail of its interior. The guide handles the narrative; you walk at a steady pace through the centre.

The Chapel of Bones sits at the heart of the tour's stranger moments. Built from the remains of thousands of people, the chapel was designed to make visitors think about mortality and the temporary nature of life. It's one of Portugal's most talked-about landmarks, and the guide explains its history and purpose as you move through it. The Nucleus of Sacred Art at the Church of Mercês is also on the route, adding another layer to the religious and artistic heritage you encounter.

After the walking portion, you move to a local winery for the wine tasting. Alentejo is known for award-winning reds and whites, and the tasting introduces you to the region's production methods and flavours. The winery visit often includes artisanal cheeses and traditional accompaniments, grounding the tasting in local food culture. Transport between all stops happens in a luxury car or minivan, so the logistics of moving between the medieval centre and the countryside vineyards are handled for you.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• a professional local guide in your chosen language.
• all transport by luxury car or minivan.
• entry to the Chapel of Bones and access to Évora's major monuments.
• wine tasting with Alentejo wines and artisanal cheeses at a local winery.
• all insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Andre Marques

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided walk through Évora's medieval centre paired with a winery visit outside the city—one itinerary covers both without switching between independent exploration and a driven leg.

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Top questions

What is the Chapel of Bones and why is it part of this tour?

The Chapel of Bones is a 16th-century chapel in Évora constructed from the skeletal remains of thousands of people, built as a meditation on human mortality. It's included on the tour as one of Portugal's most distinctive historical landmarks and a reflection of the region's complex relationship with death and remembrance.

Will I have time to explore Évora on my own, or is the whole day guided?

The tour includes a guided walking tour through Évora's historical centre, visits to specific monuments like the Roman Temple of Diana and the Gothic cathedral, and a structured wine tasting at the winery. The guide leads you through the major sites; the itinerary is set rather than free-form exploration.

What wines will I taste, and is lunch included?

You'll taste award-winning Alentejo wines at a local winery, sampling the region's reds and whites alongside artisanal cheeses and traditional accompaniments. Lunch is not included in the tour, though the wine tasting often comes with food pairings.

How do I get to the tour, and what if my hotel is outside Évora?

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included in the tour price. You'll travel by luxury car or minivan with your guide, so transport is arranged from the start; public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a central point.

Is this tour physically demanding, and can children join?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, with a steady walking pace through Évora's medieval streets and stops at key landmarks. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult throughout the day.

What language will the guide speak?

You can choose your guide's language when you book: English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French are all available.