A trip to the incredible mountain village and castle of Marvão – only 1h45m from Évora.

Quick Details
Private Full-Day Tour: ~ 8 hours | €90 per person

​A minimum of 2 people are required for the tour.

Available 7 days a week.
​Full-Day Tour Details
​Join us on this tour to experience the enchantment of the medieval village and castle of Marvão. Our journey commences at the heart of Évora, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will rendezvous at the Roman Temple of Évora at 10:30am, where our adventure begins.
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We will make our way to the town of Castelo de Vide, located 1 hour and 35 minutes away. Lunch is not included in the tour, but this town has several excellent options. You may also have time to visit the medieval castle in town if you wish. We will then regroup to make our way to Marvão.
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Castelo de Vide, Portugal
After lunch, we will regroup and embark on a short 10-minute drive to reach the captivating village and castle of Marvão. Once there, we will lead you on a tour of the castle grounds, revealing its rich history and captivating features. Following the guided portion (as in-depth or as short as the group prefers), you will have ample free time to explore the enchanting village and castle at your own pace. With its fairytale-like ambiance, every corner of this place is worth discovering, ensuring you have a truly magical experience.
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We will regroup to head back to Évora between 3:00-3:30pm and expect to arrive between 4:45-5:30pm.
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Marvão, Portugal
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Sunset from Marvão, Portugal
Ticket
Private Full-Day Tour
Adult
​(13+ years old)
€90 / person
​Child
​(3-12 years old)
€90 / person
​Baby 
(0-2 years old)
Free
MEETING POINT & TIME
Roman Temple of Évora | 10:30 AM
​INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the designated meeting point: Roman Temple of Évora, Évora, Portugal
  • Entrance to all monuments visited
  • Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
EXCLUDED FROM THE TOUR
  • We do not provide car-seats for babies and small children - please bring your own​
  • We do not provide any meals, but during full-day tours we will stop in towns that have places to pick up a quick meal 
MISC. INFORMATION
  • Minimum 2 people for the private tour
  • Transportation provided in an 8-seater van
  • Children under the age of 12 or under 1.5 meters in height are required to sit in the back seat of the vehicle in a child car seat or booster that is appropriate to their size. We do not provide car seats, so please remember to bring your own.​
  • Please wear appropriate footwear (sneakers, hiking shoes, or sandals with good traction are suggested).
  • In the summer we highly recommend booking tours that depart in the morning.​​​​​
About Marvão Castle
The construction of Marvão’s castle is attributed to muwallad Ibn Marwan in the 9th century. In the 12th century, Christian forces loyal to Afonso I, the first king of Portugal, conquered the town and its surrounding region. By the 13th century, the town was already considered to be part of Portugal – its location particularly important due to its close proximity to the Spanish border and defensive location.
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Marvão, Portugal
The castle changed hands throughout the medieval period but by the year 1300, under the rule of Portugal’s sixth king D. Dinis, Marvão became regal property once again. The castle underwent various campaigns of construction and reinforcement from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Further remodelling continued up until the 19th century. 

The castle and keep at Marvão was attacked by Spanish forces in 1641 and 1648. The castle was taken by the Franco-Spanish army from 1704 to 1705 but was later surrendered to the Portuguese. The Spanish once again attacked the castle in 1772. During the War of the Oranges, in 1801, the square was attacked by the Spanish army but the Portuguese commanded a strong defence. In 1808, during the Peninsular War, the square was attacked once more, though eventually liberated.
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Repairs began on the castle in the 1930s and continued on throughout the 1960s. Other repairs and improvements have continued since the 1990s. Today, Marvão provides the visitor an opportunity to visit the castle and its walls, its two encircled courtyards, its various towers, a well-preserved cistern for water storage, gardens, and a medieval town.
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Marvão, Portugal
RNAAT nº 35/2025 | Iberian Heritage Tours | Tours by archaeologists exploring the cultural heritage of the Alentejo, Portugal.