This was a lovely trip with knowledgeable guides full of interesting information. Pick up and drop off was on time.
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The walled village of Monsaraz is located atop a hill overlooking the Guadiana River and the modern Spanish border. Archaeological evidence indicates that the village has been occupied, in some form, since prehistory – understandable given its important location. Monsaraz boasts historic monuments, traditional homes, restaurants, cafes, and shops selling locally made products. Particularly notable is the Castle of Monsaraz, built by the Portuguese King Dinis in the 14th century. Join us on this tour to discover the enchanting medieval village and castle of Monsaraz. We’ll start by picking everyone up at the Roman Temple in Évora, then embark on a scenic 55-minute drive to the historic village of Monsaraz. Your tour guides are professional archaeologists specializing in the history of the region and look forward to showing you this spectacular village. Solo travellers are encouraged to message us directly regarding availability. - Iberian Heritage Tours
Join us on this tour to discover the enchanting medieval village and castle of Monsaraz. We’ll start by picking up everyone at the Roman Temple in Évora, then embark on a scenic 55-minute drive to the historic village of Monsaraz. Upon reaching Monsaraz, we’ll embark on a leisurely stroll through the charming village, granting you the chance to capture memorable photos and wander through its narrow lanes. Visits to the interiors of the town's churches, the small Fresco Museum, and the House of Inquisition are not included in the tour due to unreliable operating hours, especially off-season. However, we will give visitors some free-time to explore these on their own should they wish.
Our next stop will be the Monsaraz Castle, where you’ll delve deeper into the history of the village. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace. As the tour draws to a close, we’ll regroup near the town entrance to relish in the breathtaking views from the village walls.
Please note that pick-up time will vary according to how many groups are booked on a single tour. If you choose the hotel pick-up option, your pick-up time may be as much as 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. When you have made your booking, please specify the hotel you would like to be picked up from. We will let let you know what time you should be ready in your hotel lobby at least 24 hours prior to the tour. You will be greeted by your Tour Guide outside of your hotel. Children under the age of 12 or under 1.5 meters in height are required to sit in the back seat of the vehicle in a child car seat or booster that is appropriate to their size. We do not provide car seats, so please remember to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear (sneakers, hiking shoes, or sandals with good traction are suggested).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Half Day Monsaraz Tour from Evora by Archaeologists lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Setubal District experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please note that pick-up time will vary according to how many groups are booked on a single tour. If you choose the hotel pick-up option, your pick-up time may be as much as 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. When you have made your booking, please specify the hotel you would like to be picked up from. We will let let you know what time you should be ready in your hotel lobby at least 24 hours prior to the tour. You will be greeted by your Tour Guide outside of your hotel. Children under the age of 12 or under 1.5 meters in height are required to sit in the back seat of the vehicle in a child car seat or booster that is appropriate to their size. We do not provide car seats, so please remember to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear (sneakers, hiking shoes, or sandals with good traction are suggested). Pickup points include Mourasuites Hotel.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
This was a lovely trip with knowledgeable guides full of interesting information. Pick up and drop off was on time.
Thank you! :)
This was the second tour we booked with Bianca and Goncalo, after having done the Cromlech Tour two years ago. They remembered us! And, they took pains to ensure our tour of Monsaraz was informative and interesting. I would highly recommend either of the tours offered.
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Bianca & Gonçalo were wonderful. Their expertise in and love for archeology as well as their general knowledge of the Alentejo region made the tour fun and educational. The drive was beautiful as well. I would recommend this tour for any age. Great for families. Be aware that Monsaraz is high up in a hill, with narrow and sometimes steep, streets. Wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes.
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Bianca & Gonçalo were simply amazing! Their knowledge was incredible and so so interesting. They were good fun and we absolutely loved the ancient village of Monsaraz. Well worth and highly recommend these two
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We had an amazing time on this tour! We first were very excited to find out that Bianca was from Toronto, and her partner has also lived there, so we felt like instant friends! They are both so knowledgeable about Monsaraz, and as archeologists, they shared some very interesting information with us. Monsaraz is a must visit in our opinion, and this tour is definitely the way to go, book it!
We had a lovely time showing you around! Thank you for your kind words!
Really recommend the tour with the couple. Knowledgeable, pleasant, open and adapted time to our wishes. Thank you so much!
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Bianca and her husband were excellent and nice guides. Very knowledgeable with the history of that region of Portugal. You can tell they really like what they fo, as even with the pouring rain, they still told the stories wirh passion
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We had a tremendous 1/2 day with archaeologists Bianco and Goncalo. They are knowledgeable, flexible, friendly and kind and one is fluent in English (her first language) and one in Portuguese (his) == a dynamic duo! This is an extraordinary location, living up to every picture you see of it and our guides were definitely enthusiastic about sharing it with us. Highly encourage everyone to look no further and book this trip!
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Monsaraz is a beautiful small hill town 30 mins from Evora. Our guides Bianca and Goncalo have given the tour a number of times so we definitely had the benefit of their vast knowledge. On top of that they were both archeologists which gave them added insight. Definitely recommend the Iberian Heritage Tour.
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This was a very enjoyable tour. Goncalo and Bianca were great tour guides. As archaeologists they shared things we would not have known had we done the trip ourselves. The views from the castle are spectacular. We lucked out as it was a clear sunny day.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Half Day Monsaraz Tour from Evora by Archaeologists | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (17) | $75 | |
Half Day Megaliths Cromlech Tour from Evora by Archaeologists | 2–4 hours | 5.0 (77) | $75 | View |
Monsaraz and Wine from Évora | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (31) | $81 | View |
From Lisbon: Évora, Chapel of Bones, Monsaraz and Wine | 9 hours | 4.6 (10) | $92 | View |
Évora Private Walking Tour with Cathedral & Chapel of Bones | 2h 30min | 5.0 (255) | $115 | View |
Évora : Love at First Sight – Private Walking Tour with a Local | 1h 30min | 4.9 (94) | $80 | View |
Évora : Small-Group Cultural Walking Tour & Chapel of Bones | 2 hours | 4.9 (60) | $80 | View |