Private tour to Elvas World Heritage

5.0 (1 reviews) Portalegre District, Portugal
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A tour through the historic center of Elvas that allows you to visit the main military and religious monuments of the city, classified as World Heritage, accompanied by official guides.

What's included

  • Official interpreter guide
  • Does not include entrance to monuments

What to expect

  1. Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
    45m
    The fortifications of Elvas, classified as World Heritage, are the largest fortified complex in the world.
  2. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The ancient Sé de Elvas, is an example of the Alentejo late Gothic, decorated in Manueline style and enriched in the 18th century with carvings, marbles and baroque tiles.
  3. Pelourinho de Elvas
    10m
    One of the most beautiful examples of pillories from the time of King D. Manuel I of Portugal.
  4. Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos
    15m
    One of the jewels of the religious heritage of Elvas, a temple from the 13th century, covered with tiles from the 17th century.
  5. Castelo de Elvas
    15m
    The viewpoint next to the castle of Elvas offers one of the best views of the city and its walls.
  6. Aqueduto Da Amoreira
    10m
    The ex-libris of the monuments of Elvas, a magnificent aqueduct over 8 km long.
  7. 20m
    Islamic walls (9th and 12th century), medieval walls (14th century) and bastioned walls (17th century) are an example of the art of fortification over more than 1000 years.
  8. 10m
    The Renaissance fountain that served as the inauguration of the Amoreira Aqueduct.
  9. Igreja Da Ordem Terceira De Sao Francisco
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Elvas.
  10. O Cemiterio dos Ingleses
    15m
    In one of the bastions of the 17th century wall rest the officers who fought with the Portuguese during the Napoleonic invasions
  11. Sinagoga Velha
    15m
    What can be considered the largest medieval synagogue in Portugal was transformed in the 15th century into the slaughterhouse of Elvas.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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