Top 8 Archaeology Tours in Setubal District

Destination: Setubal District.
On this tour you’ll delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and explore two of the region’s earliest and most remarkable megalithic sites: the Menir of Almendres and the Cromlech of Almendres. The Alentejo is home to many megalithic structures, including cromlechs, menirs, and dolmens. It is during this period when agriculture emerged, along with many other significant cultural and social developments. Your tour guides are professional archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of the region and look forward to showing you some spectacular sites from Portugal's past. - Iberian Heritage Tours
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Destination: Setubal District.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Portugal's archaeology and history, from the 16th century AD to the 6th millenium BC. On this tour, you will get to explore the medieval village and 16th century castle of Evoramonte, the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, and the megalithic site of the Cromlech of Almendres. If you're interested in seeing a little bit of everything in the Alentejo region of Portugal, we think you'll really enjoy this trip! Your tour guides are trained archaeologists specializing in the history of the region and look forward to showing you some spectacular sites from Portugal's past. Solo travellers are encouraged to message us directly regarding availability. - Iberian Heritage Tours
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Destination: Setubal District.
The same way “Rome wasn’t built in a day” neither was Évora. With more than 2000 years of existence, and about 500 years of roman rule, the roman Ebora represents one of the most interesting places to understand the importance of the roman cultural legacy in Portugal. Known worldwide for the roman temple, traces of this culture can be seen everywhere, providing an unforgettable connection with this distant past that left undeniable traces in the western world, in art, law or even democracy. Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with the roman past of Portugal!
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Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Setubal District.
Our experience provides a true immersion in the rich prehistoric history of Alentejo, starting with the enigmatic Cromeleque of the Portela de Mogos. We continue to the Anta do Pinheiro Grande. Then we explore the Cromeleque des Almendres, the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. After this historic tour, we enjoy a delicious lunch at Restaurant A Ribeira, where you can taste authentic Alentejo cuisine. The afternoon follows with a visit to the Escoural Caves, a site with unique rock art, and the Interpretative Centre, where you will learn more about the remote past of the region. Next we visit the Anta-Capela de São Brissos, a fascinating fusion between a prehistoric dolmen and a popular cult chapel. This tour offers a combination of history, culture and gastronomy, in a natural setting that is a true treasure of Alentejo.
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Destination: Setubal District.
Discover the fascinating Escoural Caves with a guided tour that includes comfortable transportation from Évora or Montemor-o-Novo. Explore this impressive archaeological site, renowned for its prehistoric cave paintings, while learning about the history and mysteries of the caves. An unmissable experience that combines culture, nature, and convenience!
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Destination: Setubal District.
The territory where stands the beautiful city of Évora was always occupied since ancient times by people who always felt attracted to this location. Visit the main vestiges of prehistory in Évora region, admiring cave paintings with 37000 years in caves occupied since the Paleolithic, going through the magnificence of Megalithic structures with 7000 years from the Neolithic, as the menhirs, dolmens and a cromlech.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Setubal District.
Discover the history and culture of Évora and its prehistoric monuments with the Burriscas Adventure. With pick-up included and traditional Alentejo lunch (drinks not included), this experience offers a full day of discovery. The tour begins in Évora, with stops at the Roman Temple, at the Sé de Évora, and free time to explore the historic center. Then visit the impressive Bone Chapel and pass through the Silver Water Aqueduct. Then we headed to Cromeleque dos Almendres, with a brief explanation at the Interpretative Centre, and we also visited the Menir dos Almendres. We finished at Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, the largest dolmen in the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy an engaging tour of Alentejo’s historic heritage and unique landscapes before returning to your starting point. Book now and embark on this journey in time!
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Setubal District.
The tour will start by crossing the famous Montado by van. The forest where the cork oaks grow, the cork tree. An inheritance left by our ancestors. Then, the spectacular Almendres Cromlech, considered even by the locals to be the most mysterious place in the region. The truth is that until now, no one has been able to give us an exact explanation that justifies the presence of this monument and its significance. We'll talk about some of the more well-known theories. These stones can give you a completely different understanding of our existence. The way Humanity has been evolving and how important some of the things we consider simple today were. We will visit 3 megalithic monuments, but as all our tours are different we might also have the opportunity to visit some nearby Roman ruins. On this tour you will have the unique opportunity to leave the urban environment a little, enjoy nature and culture, in just a few hours.
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