Private tour to Elvas World Heritage

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: VisitElvas

What is included

Included

Included: Official interpreter guide

Not included

Not included: Does not include entrance to monuments

Itinerary

Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications

45 min

The fortifications of Elvas, classified as World Heritage, are the largest fortified complex in the world.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao

15 min Admission 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.
Pelourinho de Elvas

10 min

One of the most beautiful examples of pillories from the time of King D. Manuel I of Portugal.
Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos

15 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

The ex-libris of the monuments of Elvas, a magnificent aqueduct over 8 km long.
Stop 7

20 min

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.
Stop 8

10 min

The Renaissance fountain that served as the inauguration of the Amoreira Aqueduct.
Igreja Da Ordem Terceira De Sao Francisco

15 min Admission not included

One of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Elvas.
O Cemiterio dos Ingleses

15 min

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

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.