Discover the historic center of Elvas with a private guide on a walking tour. Stroll through the biggest bastioned fortification in the world, learn about the religious history of the area, and enjoy a tasting at the Plum Factory-Museum.
Meet your guide and begin your journey through the history of the largest bastioned fortification in the world. Hear the highlights of Elvas' history, beginning in the 9th century, and discover the stories of the Christians, Jews, and Muslims who called this city home.
Stroll past the Islamic, Medieval, and Bastioned walls before stopping at a viewpoint of the Amoreira Aqueduct. Continue through the historic military zone and see the military cistern, the Aláçova, the Old Mosque, and the castle.
Next, stop to see the Pelourinho, Church of Dominicas, and the Church of the Third Order of S. Francisco. Meander through the British Cemetery, the Synagogue, and the ancient Cathedral. Finish your tour with a tasting at the Plum Factory-Museum.
