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.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Official interpreter guide
Does not include entrance to monuments
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça da República
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Official interpreter guide
Does not include entrance to monuments
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça da República
Return
Itinerary
1
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
The fortifications of Elvas, classified as World Heritage, are the largest fortified complex in the world.
45 minutes
2
Catedral de Elvas
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.
15 minutes
3
Pelourinho de Elvas
One of the most beautiful examples of pillories from the time of King D. Manuel I of Portugal.
10 minutes
4
Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos
One of the jewels of the religious heritage of Elvas, a temple from the 13th century, covered with tiles from the 17th century.
15 minutes
5
Elvas Castle
The viewpoint next to the castle of Elvas offers one of the best views of the city and its walls.
15 minutes
6
Aqueduto Da Amoreira
The ex-libris of the monuments of Elvas, a magnificent aqueduct over 8 km long.
10 minutes
7
Elvas City Wall
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.
20 minutes
8
Fonte da Misericórdia
The Renaissance fountain that served as the inauguration of the Amoreira Aqueduct.
10 minutes
9
Igreja Da Ordem Terceira De Sao Francisco
One of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Elvas.
15 minutes
10
O Cemiterio dos Ingleses
In one of the bastions of the 17th century wall rest the officers who fought with the Portuguese during the Napoleonic invasions
15 minutes
11
Sinagoga Velha
What can be considered the largest medieval synagogue in Portugal was transformed in the 15th century into the slaughterhouse of Elvas.
