Walking tours by Evora UNESCO World Heritage Site

Discover the history and culture of Évora and the stunning Alentejo region with an experienced local Guide. This immersive tour takes you through ancient streets, iconic landmarks and picturesque landscapes that reveal the essence of Portuguese heritage. Experience the charm of UNESCO World Heritage Site Évora and discover its fascinating stories. Ideal for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of this beautiful region, this guided experience ensures you won’t miss out on the most important points. - Guided tour of the city of Évora, known for its significance and historical importance - Enlightening comments from a local Expert throughout the tour - Discover the natural beauty of the Alentejo region - Perfect for both history enthusiasts and cultural explorers

1. 1

   Praca do Giraldo

   15 min

   City center and a meeting point. The main square of Évora was originally called «Plaça Grande» and housed the City Hall, a beautiful Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) building, demolished to give place to the current and equally elegant Banco de Portugal. The name was changed in honor of Giraldo Sem Pavor, a knight who helped the first king of Portugal to expel the Moors from the region in 1165.

2. 2

   Rua 5 De Outubro

   15 min

   Crafts, local products and historical heritage.

3. 3

   Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)

   30 min

   It is the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal. This impressive church in Évora was enlarged during the 15th and 16th centuries. During this period, several important parts were built: the high choir, the baptistery and the arc of the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy. This chapel of the Cathedral of Évora is a unique testimony to hybrid Plateau architecture.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

   The Roman Temple of Évora is one of the largest and best preserved Roman temples on the Iberian Peninsula. It's the city's business card.

5. 5

   Jardim Diana

   10 min

   The Diana Garden, next to the Roman Temple, has a peculiar topographic location – a garden located in a slope delimited by confinement walls, from which you can see the urban landscape of Évora with the Alentejo plains on the horizon.

6. 6

   Pateo de Sao Miguel

   10 min

   The Palace of St. Michael, originally a Moorish fortress, is the oldest palace in Évora. It was transformed into a royal residence after being taken by the first king of Portugal.

7. 7

   Igreja De Sao Francisco

   15 min

   Church of San Francisco - Evora One of the distinctive features of the facade is a portico with arches of different styles - a typical example of the "union" between the Gothic and Moorish styles, present in so many monuments of this region of Portugal. On the Manueline Gate, we can see the emblems of the kings who ordered to build the church - D. John II and D. Manuel I - whose emblems were, respectively, the pelican and the armillary sphere.

8. 8

   Chapel of Bones

   30 min

   The chapel was built in the 17th century at the initiative of three Franciscan frades. Its purpose is to convey the message of the transiency and fragility of human life. This message is clearly transmitted to the visitors of the Bone Chapel right at the entrance, through the sign that says: “We bones who are here, for yours we wait”.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.