Tours & Activities in Evora District

Enjoy this 2 hour Jeep Tour 4x4 exploring the traditional cork forests. Savour our internationally acclaimed wines. Have a traditional meal in one of our local partners.

During your Ballooning Experience you will see that Alentejo Monsaraz is as diverse as its incomparable beauty. To the north the landscape is marked by the green of fertile fields than further south the landscape merges with the heat of the sun, the golden cornfields and the shade of the oaks and olive trees.  Travel according to the wind’s whim.  The charm of the schist walls and streets of the medieval villages of Monsaraz, the fullness of the Alqueva dam’s waters. Alentejo will fall for this region on every corner.

One day wine tour to one of 5 routes (Reguengos, Vidigueira, Estremoz, Redondo, Arraiolos) with a program that includes transport, lunch, visit with wine tasting in two different wineries. We curate exquisite tours that embody the essence of luxury. Our mission is to offer you an unparalleled and unforgettable journey through Alentejo’s vineyards. Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Alentejo with our meticulously crafted tours, where the majesty of the region’s finest wineries is seamlessly paired with its rich cultural tapestry and exceptional cuisine. Each tour is a sophisticated journey designed to delight your senses and deepen your appreciation of Alentejo's storied wine culture, hosted by our experienced, English speaking guides. Savour the tranquility of the Alentejo in every glass, as you unwind and indulge at your own pace, enveloped in the region's serene ambiance. With Vititours, embark on an authentic and memorable exploration of Alentejo's rich wine heritage.

• Enjoy an original dining experience with a local professional chef catering for you • Experience the flavours of one of Portugal’s most prominent regions for food and wine; the Alentejo! • Bespoke three-course dinner with a brilliant atmosphere and plenty of delicious food • Expect to be wowed by an expert in Portugese cuisine taking you on a true tasting experience of his country

This is one of the most surprising Industrial Tourism experiences that can be carried out in Portugal. The visit begins at the meeting point with a brief explanation of the geography, geology and history of the sector at the Núcleo Documental do Mármore. The program includes a visit to a quarry to learn about the marble extraction processes, followed by a visit to a sawmill where the marble is transformed for subsequent application. The visits take place in Alentejo, municipalities of Vila Viçosa and Borba, 50 minutes from Évora and 2 hours from Lisbon. During the visit, visitors are provided with a helmet and a vest for mandatory use during the visit and which will be returned at the end.

2h Jeep Tour in a Classic Land Rover exploring the traditional Cork Forests of the Alentejo. Your local guide will give you full explanations during the tour, as you discover the in's out's of the cork world. Join us for this unique experience!

Walking tour through the streets of the historic center of the city of Borba with stops at different places to taste the different and typical Alentejo delicacies

This tour of Vila Viçosa, includes a guided visit to the majestic Paço Ducal (Museum – Library) – one of the “must” points. In the historic centre of Vila Viçosa, the program travels through the historical and architectural heritage of Vila Viçosa which holds a set of unique monuments from its history and architecture such as churches, monasteries, castles, palaces, noble houses and recreation farms with its palaces that make this “Ducal Villa” the unique combination between heritage, its history and architecture.

This tour covers the great centers of Estremoz, Rossio and Largo D. Dinis, inside the Alcáçova de Estremoz, where the most important and emblematic historical and architectural heritage of this city are found.

Travel to the Alentejo and into the deepest part of a cork forest on this 2-hour guided tour from Redondo. Take a walk to explore the cork forest and learn about the harvesting of the cork at a farmhouse estate run by the same family for six generations. Enjoy personalized attention on this small group tour as well as a traditional cork-strippers' lunch, if chosen.

2h Jeep Tour epxloring the traditional Cork Forests of the Alentejo. Your local guide will give you full explanations during the tour, as you discover the in's out's of the cork world. Join us for this unique experience!

• Enjoy learning how to make a delicious three-course dinner which is typical to the Alentejo region of Portugal • Start on Chourico with Portuguese jam and olives. Make the most of the catch of the day for a delicious main course and then, complete the meal, with deliciously custardy farofias tarts • Benefit from the wise words and guidance of an experienced Portuguese master chef walking you through each dish • Take part in an unforgettable cooking class in the heart of the beautiful, historic town of, Reguengos de Monsaraz

Want to have an unforgettable experience? Walk or bike with us to make several stops and experience unique moments like strolling through the fig tree, photographing the catos, hugging a surer or eating a bolota! This guided tour that uncovers all the secrets about the wonderful world of catos and cork allows you to enjoy the calm of the mount and the beauty of the fruit groves. Finish with a visit to our shop from the season, where you can taste the figs-of-the-India during the pickup season.

Adventure yourself on an off-road journey through the Alentejo's "montado" (cork and holm oak forest)! We offer you an option of driving tour, that will give you a wonderful overview of the forest as you plough through the dirt tracks of the farm. For those who have a passion for vintage cars, or simply a sense of history and adventure, you can opt for a tour in one of two 50-year-old Land Rovers, one an open top and the other a hard top. Your expert guides will show you the highlights and explain in detail what makes the cork forest such an important and diverse ecosystem. Our guides, are guaranteed to enlighten (and entertain!) you at how little you knew about cork and its amazing properties! After the tour, enjoy a tasting of Maroteira wines, accompanied by Iberian pork ham and typical, regional sheep cheese. At the end of the morning/afternoon, you will have lunch in a typical, local Alentejo restaurant, with a traditional menu of the region, accompanied by Alentejo wines.

Enjoy this 2 hour Walking Tour exploring the traditional cork forests. Be our trekking companion on a leisurely journey through the lush forest with the magnificent Serra D’Ossa hills as a backdrop and get a close in-depth look at its extraordinary bio-diversity, considered one of the richest in Europe. Apart from all the fauna and flora that live off the cork trees, do not be surprised to come across a wide variety of wildlife, including boar, mongoose, hares, and many species of birds. This option is ideal for botanists and nature lovers who prefer a more micro-exploration of the cork forest over the wider overview offered by driving tours. Savour our internationally acclaimed wines. Have a traditional meal in a typical, local family run restaurant.

Redondo is a charming town located in the Alentejo region of Portugal with a rich history, renowned for its vibrant ceramic and winemaking industries. Redondo is only 35 minutes away from Évora by car, making it a perfect half-day trip from Évora. Our tour commences at the heart of Redondo, the Praça da República/Town Square. From this central point, we will walk to the Wine Museum (Museu Regional do Vinho), which showcases the rich winemaking heritage of the region. Continuing our journey, we will make our way to the Clay Museum (Museu do Barro). Here we will delve into Redondo’s renowned pottery industry (Clube UNESCO Olaria Tradicional de Redondo), from prehistory to the present. Next, we will stroll the charming streets of Redondo’s Historic Centre. Here you will have a chance to admire the traditional whitewashed houses, the Castle of Redondo, and the Torre de Menagem. Minimum 2 people required for the public tour. - Iberian Heritage Tours

Visit Filipa for a taste of the Alentejo region at her family’s country home in the village of Évoramonte, 30 minutes outside of the town of Evora. Filipa’s food highlights seasonal ingredients and local produce. Her goal is to teach travelers the rustic country fare typical of the region, including the many herbs used in its dishes that she grows in her own garden. - Homecooked Portuguese meal in Evoramonte in a local's home - Enjoy a traditional, simple country-style Portuguese meal that highlights the region's culinary history - All the dishes are cooked using family recipes, passed down from Filipa's grandmother - You are sure to leave Filipa's home with a new appreciation for Portuguese culture and cuisine - Learn about seasonal ingredients and local produce - Explore a charming village in Évoramonte and visit a local's country house