Private tour to Elvas World Heritage

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. The fortifications of Elvas, classified as World Heritage, are the largest fortified complex in the world.

   45 min

2. 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 min

3. One of the most beautiful examples of pillories from the time of King D. Manuel I of Portugal.

   10 min

4. One of the jewels of the religious heritage of Elvas, a temple from the 13th century, covered with tiles from the 17th century.

   15 min

5. The viewpoint next to the castle of Elvas offers one of the best views of the city and its walls.

   15 min

6. The ex-libris of the monuments of Elvas, a magnificent aqueduct over 8 km long.

   10 min

7. 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 min

8. The Renaissance fountain that served as the inauguration of the Amoreira Aqueduct.

   10 min

9. One of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Elvas.

   15 min

10. In one of the bastions of the 17th century wall rest the officers who fought with the Portuguese during the Napoleonic invasions

    15 min

11. What can be considered the largest medieval synagogue in Portugal was transformed in the 15th century into the slaughterhouse of Elvas.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Portugal, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 160% above the median of the 1099 experiences we list in Portugal, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 714 of 1099.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.