Évora Private Walking Tour with Tickets to Chapel of Bones, Cathedral, Roman Temple and Main Monuments
by Evora Cultural Experience
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This private walking tour in Évora lasts about two and a half hours and covers the city's main monuments and landmarks. The tour begins at Praça do Giraldo, the central square and social heart of the city, where the guide explains Évora's role in Portuguese and world history. From there, the group visits the Inquisition memorial in the same square, recalling the dark history of religious persecution that took place in Portugal for nearly 300 years. The route continues along Rua 5 de Outubro, a traditional street known for Alentejo handicrafts like cork items, pottery, painted furniture, rattles, and traditional cloaks. Next, the tour enters the Cathedral of Évora, the largest Gothic cathedral in Portugal. The visit includes entrance to the cathedral itself, its cloisters, and access to the roof, which offers panoramic views of the city. The guide points out the cathedral's architectural details and hidden references to earlier pagan cults. Nearby is the Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, which dates back two thousand years and is one of the city’s oldest and best-preserved monuments. The tour then visits Pátio de São Miguel, a lesser-known site that was the fortified residence of the city governor and a historic home for Portuguese royalty and the origin place of the Knights of Évora. Other stops include the Portas de Moura Fountain, an example of early Mannerist art in Portugal inaugurated in 1556; Igreja da Graça, a Renaissance church featuring notable Mannerist elements and stories about its famous "boys"; and the Chapel of Bones, a unique 17th-century chapel lined with thousands of human bones. Entrance tickets to the Chapel of Bones are included. The tour also visits Igreja de São Francisco, known historically as the Golden Convent and site of royal events; the Palacio de Dom Manuel, where the Ladies' Gallery remains from the 16th century; the Ruinas Fingidas, a romantic 19th-century setting built from palace ruins; the city walls, including Roman, Visigothic, Muslim, medieval, and 17th - 19th century bastioned fortifications; and the Aqueduto da Água de Prata, an 18 km Renaissance aqueduct opened in 1537, notable for its arches and houses built between them. Entrance fees to the included sites are covered in the price. This tour is suitable for visitors wanting a comprehensive view of Évora's history, architecture, and cultural landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Praca do Giraldo
This square is the center of Évora's social, economic, and political life. It serves as the starting point for the tour, where the guide explains the city's place in Portuguese and world history, highlighting links with visitors' own countries.
15 min
Homenagem as vitimas da Inquisicao em Portugal
Located in Praça do Giraldo, this memorial marks the site where many innocent victims were executed during the Portuguese Inquisition, which lasted nearly 300 years and contributed to the decline of Portugal's early global empire.
5 min
Rua 5 De Outubro
Évora's traditional commercial street featuring Alentejo handicrafts such as cork products, pottery, painted furniture, rattles, and traditional cloaks called Capotes.
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
Portugal's largest Gothic cathedral, inspired by Notre Dame de Paris. The visit includes entrance to the cathedral, cloisters, and roof access, offering panoramic city views and revealing architectural details with references to pagan cults.
30 min
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
A two-thousand-year-old Roman temple, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Évora. The guide shares stories about its history and its connection to the city's founding by Julius Caesar.
10 min
Pateo de Sao Miguel
A lesser-known fortified site once home to the city governor and a royal residence. It was the origin of the Knights of Évora, later the Order of Avis, linked to a significant Portuguese royal dynasty.
10 min
Portas de Moura Fountain
An early example of Portuguese Mannerist art, inaugurated in 1556. The fountain represents urban progress under Cardinal D. Henrique, the last king of the Avis dynasty.
Igreja da Graca
A Renaissance church exhibiting Mannerist architectural features. The guide explains the story of the "boys" of Graça and the symbolic meaning of its façade.
10 min
Chapel of Bones
A 17th-century chapel with walls covered in thousands of human bones from former residents of Évora. Tickets to enter are included, and the guide shares related legends and facts.
30 min
Igreja De Sao Francisco
Known as the Golden Convent in the 16th century, this church was built on a 14th-century Franciscan convent and hosted royal weddings and baptisms that influenced Portuguese history.
10 min
Palacio de Dom Manuel
The remaining part of a 16th-century royal palace complex, featuring the Ladies' Gallery, known for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
5 min
Ruinas Fingidas
A romantic 19th-century setting constructed from ruins of a 16th-century palace, reflecting the romanticism movement popular at the time.
5 min
Muralhas de Evora
Évora's defensive walls, including Roman walls from the 3rd-4th centuries, used by Visigoths and Muslims, medieval walls from the 14th century, and 17th–19th century bastions strengthened against Napoleonic invasions.
Aqueduto da Agua de Prata
The 'Silver Waters' aqueduct, a Renaissance civil engineering work opened in 1537, stretching 18 km. Houses are built between its arches, highlighting its architectural significance.
5 min
Meeting point
You can find our guide next to the white marble fountain at Giraldo Square. Our guide will present himself as a guide of the Évora Cultural Experience agency.
End point
You can find our guide next to the white marble fountain at Giraldo Square. Our guide will present himself as a guide of the Évora Cultural Experience agency.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Évora Private Walking Tour with Tickets to Chapel of Bones, Cathedral, Roman Temple and Main Monuments
by Evora Cultural Experience
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€174.40Overview
This private walking tour in Évora lasts about two and a half hours and covers the city's main monuments and landmarks. The tour begins at Praça do Giraldo, the central square and social heart of the city, where the guide explains Évora's role in Portuguese and world history. From there, the group visits the Inquisition memorial in the same square, recalling the dark history of religious persecution that took place in Portugal for nearly 300 years. The route continues along Rua 5 de Outubro, a traditional street known for Alentejo handicrafts like cork items, pottery, painted furniture, rattles, and traditional cloaks. Next, the tour enters the Cathedral of Évora, the largest Gothic cathedral in Portugal. The visit includes entrance to the cathedral itself, its cloisters, and access to the roof, which offers panoramic views of the city. The guide points out the cathedral's architectural details and hidden references to earlier pagan cults. Nearby is the Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, which dates back two thousand years and is one of the city’s oldest and best-preserved monuments. The tour then visits Pátio de São Miguel, a lesser-known site that was the fortified residence of the city governor and a historic home for Portuguese royalty and the origin place of the Knights of Évora. Other stops include the Portas de Moura Fountain, an example of early Mannerist art in Portugal inaugurated in 1556; Igreja da Graça, a Renaissance church featuring notable Mannerist elements and stories about its famous "boys"; and the Chapel of Bones, a unique 17th-century chapel lined with thousands of human bones. Entrance tickets to the Chapel of Bones are included. The tour also visits Igreja de São Francisco, known historically as the Golden Convent and site of royal events; the Palacio de Dom Manuel, where the Ladies' Gallery remains from the 16th century; the Ruinas Fingidas, a romantic 19th-century setting built from palace ruins; the city walls, including Roman, Visigothic, Muslim, medieval, and 17th - 19th century bastioned fortifications; and the Aqueduto da Água de Prata, an 18 km Renaissance aqueduct opened in 1537, notable for its arches and houses built between them. Entrance fees to the included sites are covered in the price. This tour is suitable for visitors wanting a comprehensive view of Évora's history, architecture, and cultural landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Praca do Giraldo
This square is the center of Évora's social, economic, and political life. It serves as the starting point for the tour, where the guide explains the city's place in Portuguese and world history, highlighting links with visitors' own countries.
15 min
Homenagem as vitimas da Inquisicao em Portugal
Located in Praça do Giraldo, this memorial marks the site where many innocent victims were executed during the Portuguese Inquisition, which lasted nearly 300 years and contributed to the decline of Portugal's early global empire.
5 min
Rua 5 De Outubro
Évora's traditional commercial street featuring Alentejo handicrafts such as cork products, pottery, painted furniture, rattles, and traditional cloaks called Capotes.
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
Portugal's largest Gothic cathedral, inspired by Notre Dame de Paris. The visit includes entrance to the cathedral, cloisters, and roof access, offering panoramic city views and revealing architectural details with references to pagan cults.
30 min
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
A two-thousand-year-old Roman temple, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Évora. The guide shares stories about its history and its connection to the city's founding by Julius Caesar.
10 min
Pateo de Sao Miguel
A lesser-known fortified site once home to the city governor and a royal residence. It was the origin of the Knights of Évora, later the Order of Avis, linked to a significant Portuguese royal dynasty.
10 min
Portas de Moura Fountain
An early example of Portuguese Mannerist art, inaugurated in 1556. The fountain represents urban progress under Cardinal D. Henrique, the last king of the Avis dynasty.
Igreja da Graca
A Renaissance church exhibiting Mannerist architectural features. The guide explains the story of the "boys" of Graça and the symbolic meaning of its façade.
10 min
Chapel of Bones
A 17th-century chapel with walls covered in thousands of human bones from former residents of Évora. Tickets to enter are included, and the guide shares related legends and facts.
30 min
Igreja De Sao Francisco
Known as the Golden Convent in the 16th century, this church was built on a 14th-century Franciscan convent and hosted royal weddings and baptisms that influenced Portuguese history.
10 min
Palacio de Dom Manuel
The remaining part of a 16th-century royal palace complex, featuring the Ladies' Gallery, known for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
5 min
Ruinas Fingidas
A romantic 19th-century setting constructed from ruins of a 16th-century palace, reflecting the romanticism movement popular at the time.
5 min
Muralhas de Evora
Évora's defensive walls, including Roman walls from the 3rd-4th centuries, used by Visigoths and Muslims, medieval walls from the 14th century, and 17th–19th century bastions strengthened against Napoleonic invasions.
Aqueduto da Agua de Prata
The 'Silver Waters' aqueduct, a Renaissance civil engineering work opened in 1537, stretching 18 km. Houses are built between its arches, highlighting its architectural significance.
5 min
Meeting point
You can find our guide next to the white marble fountain at Giraldo Square. Our guide will present himself as a guide of the Évora Cultural Experience agency.
End point
You can find our guide next to the white marble fountain at Giraldo Square. Our guide will present himself as a guide of the Évora Cultural Experience agency.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.