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A man standing in front of a historic building with a cobblestone courtyard, a white car, and a clear blue sky. 2
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By Castelo de Vide Explorer
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Step back in time as you explore the medieval village of Castelo de Vide
    • Learn about the history of Portugal, from the Lusitanians to the Romans
    • Discover the influence of the Arabs on the language, architecture, and laws
    • Hear about the Templars, Hospital, and Malta religious orders in the area
    • Walk through the village and see the Manueline style architecture

Activity location

    • Castelo de Vide
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Praça de Dom Pedro V, 7320-111 Castelo de Vide, Portugal | Posto de Turismo
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal

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Castelo de Vide: Medieval Village Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
€45.00 x 1 Adult€45.00
Total
Price is €45.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour of Castelo de Vide
  • Inclusions
    Live tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Museum tikets
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the starting point, water, tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bare feet, Climbing, Littering, Nudity, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Touching plants
    • Not suitable for: Children under 11 years, Children under 12 years, People over 309 lbs (140 kg), People over 70 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your walking tour in Praça D. Pedro V, where your guide will introduce you to the history of Portugal and the first presence of humans in the area. Learn about the megalithic structures that exist here, as well as the Lusitanians, Romans, Visigoths, and their tribes.

    Hear about the Arabic invasion and their influence on the language, architecture, and laws. Discover how the Christians reconquered the area and the role of religious orders like the Templars, Hospital, and Malta.

    As you walk, learn about the Age of Discoveries and its impact on architecture, including the Manueline style. Hear about the Inquisition and its effect on the Jewish community, including the 1496 conversion. Finally, learn about the end of the Inquisition, the French invasions, and the dispute for the Spanish Crown.

Location

Activity location

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    • Castelo de Vide
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Praça de Dom Pedro V, 7320-111 Castelo de Vide, Portugal | Posto de Turismo
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal