Monsaraz: Witches, Templars and the Infinite Lake - self-guided tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1.5km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h 30min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
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Hosted by Monica
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Discover the white medieval village of Monsaraz, one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal
- •Admire the endless views of Alentejo from the Keep of the 14th-century Castle.
- •Step into the mysterious Fresco Museum and behold the 15th-century Final Judgment fresco.
- •Stroll along Rua Direita and Rua de Santiago, among whitewashed houses, bougainvilleas, and cork craft shops
- •Learn the hidden history of the Inquisition at the Casa da Inquisição and pass through the two medieval gates:
This isn't the Monsaraz from the postcards. This self-guided audio tour is the Monsaraz no one tells you about.
Everyone comes for the castle and the view over Lake Alqueva. Few stop to look at the round hole in the wall on Rua de Santiago. Few know that the most beautiful church in town was once blessed facing a lagoon that no longer exists.
In 10 stops, I'll show you the Monsaraz that made me stay and build my life between Lisbon and Alentejo.
A village that was Roman, Moorish, and Templar. Where the Inquisition burned women for knowing which herb could cure a fever. Where a bricklayer covered a fresco of the Last Judgment with a fake wall to save it. Where prisoners carved "Antonio, for love" in 1587 and counted the days one by one.
An eagle's nest village that never fell by force, only by hunger. And that hides, beneath the largest lake in Europe, the secret of two entire villages submerged underwater.
We start in front of the great stone arch of Porta da Vila. When you walk through it, don't touch the wall. They say it brings good luck
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour in the WeGoTrip app with offline map of Monsaraz
- Tips for the best viewpoints, cork craft shops
- Free entry to churches and castle with an explanation of what to see inside
- Earphones — please bring your own
- Transportation, food and drinks during the tour
- Museum tickets
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h 30min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.