Évora Winery Tour from Lisbon: Small Group, 4 Wine Tastings

History and wine in one day, without splitting your attention between two tours

This small-group day trip from Lisbon combines a guided tour of Évora—a UNESCO World Heritage city—with a winery visit in the Alentejo countryside and tastings of four regional wines. The group stays under eight people in a minivan, and you choose whether to add entry tickets to the Chapel of Bones and Montemor-o-Novo Castle or skip them. A live guide leads the tour in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French, and the day runs ten hours door-to-door.

Step-by-step itinerary

Évora tour and Alentejo winery visit

• Meet guide and board minivan in Lisbon
• Guided tour of Évora's Roman Temple and Cathedral
• Free time and typical Portuguese lunch in Évora
• Visit Chapel of Bones
• Stop at Montemor-o-Novo Castle for views
• Stroll vineyards and taste four regional wines
• Return to Lisbon

The Experience

The minivan picks you up in Lisbon and heads inland toward Alentejo, the region that holds Évora and the vineyards you'll visit by day's end. Once in Évora, a guide walks you through the Roman Temple and the Évora Cathedral, then leaves you free time to eat a typical Portuguese lunch and wander the cobbled squares at your own pace. The Chapel of Bones—decorated with thousands of human bones and skulls—is optional; if you add it, you'll stand in front of the inscription "We bones that are here await yours," a moment most travelers remember.

On the drive to the winery, the route passes Montemor-o-Novo Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking the plains. If your option includes entry, you'll climb up and take in the views; if not, you'll see it from the road. Either way, the stop breaks up the drive and frames the landscape you're about to taste in wine form.

The day ends at a family-run winery where you stroll the vineyards and taste four regional wines while looking out over the Alentejo. The guide explains the grape varieties and what makes the region's wines distinct. You're back in Lisbon by evening, often with a bottle or two in hand.

What’s included

• Guided tour of Évora with visits to the Roman Temple and Évora Cathedral.
• stroll through the vineyards and guided tasting of four regional wines at a family-run winery.
• comfortable 8-seat minivan for the full day.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• optional entry to the Chapel of Bones and Montemor-o-Novo Castle (included in some options, not in others—choose at checkout).

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by LivingTours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to combine Évora's history with Alentejo wine in a single day without renting a car or navigating between separate bookings. The minivan and guide handle the route and timing, so you move through both the city and the countryside without building the itinerary yourself. The small group—never more than eight—means the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions as you go.

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Top questions

What's the Chapel of Bones actually like when you walk inside?

The Chapel of Bones is a small, vaulted room in Évora decorated with thousands of human bones and skulls arranged in patterns along the walls and ceiling. The bones date back centuries, and the chapel's inscription—"We bones that are here await yours"—is carved into the entrance. It's a sobering, historically significant space, not a horror attraction; most visitors find it thought-provoking rather than frightening. Entry is optional depending on which tour option you choose at checkout.

How much time do you actually spend at the winery?

The winery visit includes a stroll through the vineyards and a guided tasting of four regional wines. The exact duration isn't fixed, but it's built into the ten-hour day and gives you time to learn about the wines and the landscape without feeling rushed.

Do I need to book lunch in advance, or is it included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. During your free time in Évora, you'll find restaurants and cafés throughout the city where you can order a typical Portuguese meal. The guide can point you toward options, but you arrange and pay for it separately.

What languages does the guide speak?

The tour is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. You choose your language when you book, and a live guide leads the entire day in that language.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I meet the group in the city?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You'll meet the group at the tour office in Lisbon (near Martim Moniz Square) at the start time, and the minivan returns you there at the end of the day. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.

What happens if more than eight people book the same departure?

If a booking includes more than eight passengers, the tour runs in two minivans instead of one, but both groups follow the same itinerary and stay together throughout the day. The small-group experience is preserved for each van.