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The Roman Temple of Évora in the UNESCO old town
Most popular · Alentejo day trip

Évora: Landscapes,
Wine, and History

A full-day private tour into the Alentejo to a UNESCO World Heritage city of Roman temples, cobbled lanes and a Chapel of Bones, with a wine tasting under the cork oaks. With your own driver-guide.

  • 100% Private
  • Hotel pickup
  • Driver-guide
  • Free cancel 24h
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The Swingo way

The Alentejo, the way locals love it.

Évora rewards slowing down, a coffee in the square, a story behind every stone, a glass of Alentejo red at a family estate. Your private guide builds the day around the city's history and its food and wine.

100% private

Just your group. No coach, no crowd, explore Évora's lanes at the pace that suits you.

Hotel pickup & drop-off

Door-to-door from your Lisbon hotel in a comfortable vehicle. Bottled water and Wi-Fi included.

Local driver-guide

A Portuguese guide who knows the Alentejo, its history, its wineries and its long lunches.

Free cancellation

Plans change. Cancel up to 24h before for a full refund. Zero stress.

What you'll see

Two thousand years in one city.

The Roman Temple of Évora
UNESCO Site

Roman Temple of Évora

The granite columns of a 1st-century temple, long miscalled the Temple of Diana, though it was almost certainly dedicated to the imperial cult, not the goddess,, standing at the high point of the old town, the emblem of Roman Évora.

The Chapel of Bones in the Church of São Francisco, Évora
Famous

Chapel of Bones

Inside the Church of São Francisco, walls lined with the bones of thousands of monks and a haunting inscription: "we bones, lying here, await yours."

Praça do Giraldo and the Cathedral of Évora
UNESCO Centre

Cathedral & Praça do Giraldo

The medieval cathedral and the arcaded main square at the heart of the UNESCO old town, the perfect place for a coffee and a slow look around.

Your day, hour by hour

A full Alentejo day, well paced.

Sample itinerary, fully customisable on the day with your guide.

  1. 09:00

    Hotel pick-up 15 min

    Your guide meets you at your hotel and heads south-east into the Alentejo.

  2. 09:30

    Drive to Évora ≈90 min

    Across the Tagus and out among the cork oaks and golden plains of the Alentejo.

  3. 11:00

    Church of São Francisco & Chapel of Bones 30 min

    The most striking of Évora's monuments, a chapel built from the bones of monks.

  4. 11:45

    Roman Temple & Cathedral 55 min

    The Roman columns at the top of the town and the great medieval cathedral beside them.

  5. 13:00

    Lunch & Praça do Giraldo 90 min

    Time in the main square and a proper Alentejo lunch, your guide knows where (on your own account).

  6. 14:45

    Wine tasting at a local estate 90 min

    Out to an Alentejo winery for a guided tasting of the region's bold reds, among the vines.

  7. 16:30

    Drive back to Lisbon ≈90 min

    Relax for the journey back, arriving in the late afternoon.

  8. 18:00

    Hotel drop-off 15 min

    Back at your hotel after a full day in the Alentejo.

What's included

Everything taken care of.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Free in-car Wi-Fi
  • Insurance & taxes
  • All government fees

Not included: lunch, monument entry tickets (Chapel of Bones, Cathedral) and the winery tasting fee, all paid on the day, your guide handles everything.

Optional add-on: Add the Almendres Cromlech megaliths or a second winery, just ask your guide when planning the day.

Accessibility: accessible for travellers with limited mobility · infant seats available · children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Travellers' photos

Real moments from real travellers.

Tripadvisor ★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,388 reviews
Travellers on the Swingo Sintra tour
★★★★★ Steve H May 2026 · "His love for Portugal shows in wealth of knowledge"
Sintra private tour group photo
★★★★★ Julia H Nov 2025 · "Susana put in 110% effort"
Pena Palace photo by a Swingo guest
★★★★★ James N Jul 2025 · "Ricardo surprised our son with local pastries"
Sintra historic centre, traveller photo
★★★★★ L I Jun 2025 · "Amazing guide Susana, shared her love of the places"
Lisbon and Sintra views
★★★★★ Giuseppina Jul 2025 · "Adriano's history knowledge was excellent"
Cabo da Roca cliffs, traveller photo
★★★★★ Megan M Dec 2024 · "Ricardo was wonderful, full of local tips"
Quinta da Regaleira gardens
★★★★★ Colleen R Aug 2024 · "Nearby visitors tried listening in to our guide"
Swingo tour landscape photo
★★★★★ Mitch C Nov 2023 · "Miguel took amazing pictures and videos for us"
Couple on the Sintra tour
★★★★★ Vicki L Mar 2023 · "Diogo is a storyteller, history came alive"
Sintra palace traveller photo
★★★★★ Ash Apr 2023 · "Ricardo simply perfect and knowledgeable"
Sintra Pena Palace by a Swingo traveller
★★★★★ Pavol Oct 2022 · "An unforgettable day with a brilliant guide"
Swingo traveller view
★★★★★ Lisa Z. Oct 2025 · "Diogo was the best tour guide I have ever had"
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,388 reviews

Travellers love their day in the Alentejo.

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"His love for Portugal shines through his extensive knowledge about every destination. Highly professional and responsive throughout."
Steve H May 2026 · TripAdvisor
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"Susana delivered exceptional service with a clean van and attentive care. Put in 110% effort to get us to difficult-to-reach spots."
Julia H Nov 2025 · TripAdvisor
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"Our guide's historical passion was so captivating that nearby visitors tried listening in discreetly. We learned so much from her."
Colleen R Aug 2024 · TripAdvisor
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"Our tour guy was Adriano. Very well spoken, knowledge of history. We really enjoyed spending three days together exploring Lisbon and Fatima."
Giuseppina Aug 2025 · TripAdvisor

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Questions

Common questions, answered.

Is the wine tasting included?

The visit is arranged for you and built into the day; the tasting fee itself is paid at the estate. Tell us if you'd prefer to skip it or add a second winery.

Can you pick us up from our hotel or Airbnb?

Yes. Hotel pickup & drop-off in Lisbon is included, just enter the address when booking.

Are entrance tickets included?

The Chapel of Bones and Cathedral charge a small entry fee, paid on the day. Your guide handles the logistics so you don't queue.

What languages do your guides speak?

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian. Message us on WhatsApp for other languages and we'll do our best to match you.

What's your cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. After that, the full amount is non-refundable.

How do I pay?

Payment is taken securely at checkout via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). Your card is charged once you confirm, with a full refund available up to 24h before.

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