Private Alcobaça Monastery Tour – Love, Power & Secrets

Discover a Royal Love Story in a World Heritage Site

Step into Portugal’s most romantic and dramatic past on a private tour of the Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the great Gothic landmarks of Europe. With your expert local guide, explore the sacred halls and cloisters where monks once lived by the Cistercian motto Ora et Labora — “Pray and Work.”

The highlight of your visit is the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, lovers separated by politics and united only in death. Learn how Pedro avenged her murder, crowned her Queen after her death, and commissioned two of the most beautiful medieval tombs ever carved — placed so the lovers could rise and see each other on Judgment Day.

As you explore the vast medieval kitchen, the chapter house, and the Cloister of Silence, your guide will share stories of how this monastery helped shape Portugal’s independence, agriculture, and artistic identity.

Looking to explore the real Portugal?
This tour goes far beyond the surface — offering an intimate journey through Portugal’s medieval soul, where love, faith, and history intertwine.

Meeting Point

📍 Main entrance of Alcobaça Monastery
Praça 25 de Abril, Alcobaça, Portugal

Tour Ends

Returns to the starting point or nearby in the historic centre of Alcobaça

Good to Know

• Wear comfortable shoes and bring water
• Hats are not allowed inside churches
• Tour may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions
• Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
No refund for cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time.