7 hour(s)
English
Included
Stroll through historic Giraldo Square and charming streets
Learn about Roman, Moorish, and Portuguese history
Enjoy optional tastings of Alentejo regional cuisine
Private round-trip transfer from Lisbon included
€ 320
€ 294.40
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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This tour is specially crafted for history enthusiasts, offering a deep dive into Évora’s rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks. After a comfortable 1.5-hour drive from Lisbon, you’ll arrive in this UNESCO World Heritage city, where layers of history unfold from Roman times to the Middle Ages and into present-day Portugal. One of the highlights is the Roman Temple, often misidentified as the Temple of Diana, standing as a symbol of the city’s ancient roots. You’ll visit the impressive Sé Cathedral, the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, where your guide will lead you through its cloister, basilica, and all the way up to the rooftop for panoramic views of the cityscape. Another unforgettable stop is the eerie yet thought-provoking Bone Chapel, lined with the bones and skulls of around 5,000 people—an invitation to contemplate life and mortality, reinforced by its chilling inscription: “We bones that here are, await for yours.”
Beyond these iconic monuments, the tour includes a stroll through the heart of Évora at Giraldo Square, where the rhythm of local life meets centuries of history. You’ll explore winding streets rich with historic charm and encounter architectural remnants from various periods, including Moorish influences. There will also be time to savor local cuisine—simple, traditional dishes that reflect the flavors of the Alentejo region. As the day concludes, you’ll be driven back to Lisbon, carrying with you a deeper understanding of Portugal’s layered past and the timeless beauty of Évora.
Pick-up and drop off at a hotel or cruise port in Lisbon
Entrance tickets to the Bone Chapel and Évora Cathedral
Private expert guide for your group with monument access.
Transportation by air-conditioned car or van
Lunch
Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen
Camera
Not wheelchair accessible
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water
Bring a camera for great photo spots
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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During our trip to Portugal, we use Get Your Guide app to get our organized private tours. For the town of Évora, our guide was Elsa from Évora Cultural Experience. She was super informative sharing the history about this quaint city. There was plenty of walking but nothing strenuous but we covered all of the old town sites. Would totally recommend this tour and Elsa!
Our tour guide Paolo was the BEST! He was a human history book with such a love and passion for Portugal! Thank you Paolo for our informative and memorable walking tour of Evora--a highlight of our trip to Portugal!
After seeing the other layers of history in Evora all that was missing was the earliest. Joao provided us with an interesting tour with the monuments at the end of the day, and helped answer the question 'why here'. He was knowledgeable and accomodating, thanks Joao!
João Matos provided myself and my husband an amazing tour of historic Évora . It has been the Highlight of our trip. His knowledge and ease was much appreciated. We were expecting it to be a small group tour and it turned out to be just the two of us. Two and a half hours of amazing history and his level of knowledge and enthusiasm made it an incredible experience. We will not forget it ! He even recommended a gelato location that was so great that we had it twice. Glad to have met him and to have had this wonderful experience. What a gem.
Our guide Paolo (I think that’s how to spell)- was incredible ! Was one of the best day tours I’ve ever taken. His knowledge of Jewish life in Evora was tremendous . Would 10/10 recommend again!
