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The 10 Best Walking Tours in Evora, Alentejo
Time seems to stand still in Evora, a well-preserved medieval town that features protective walls, a 13th-century cathedral, several palaces,and a 1st-century Roman temple. No surprise that the town center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though it’s kind of creepy, don’t miss the Chapel of Bones, where the remains of nuns and monks are arranged in a haunting mosaic.
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1. Medieval Évora: Day Trip to UNESCO Site With a Local Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join your local host on a private day trip to the unique and beautiful city of Évora: one of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns. Filled with Portuguese charm, fascinating historical monuments, and delicious regional cuisine, Évora is the perfect escape from busy Lisbon. In this historic town, you’ll find medieval monuments and beautiful arches everywhere you look. Take in the historic vibes and discover why Évora is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your friendly local through the streets and hear stories that date back to Roman times. Visit a Roman temple and learn about Luberalitas Lulia, the ancient town that used to stand here. See the stunning architecture of the Cathedral and head up to the roof for a 360-degree view. Take a scenic drive back to Lisbon and stop by a family-run cork factory. Speak to the owners and learn how cork is produced from tree to product. Plus get to know the sustainable practices used by this local business.
Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Food and beverages not listed as inclusions, Entrance tickets to Évora Cathedral and Chapel of Bones
Reviewed By FilipBEtraveller
Very satisfied about our tour with Ana ! Very kind, very good knowledge about the city, recommended !
2. Half-Day Evora
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our guides have obtained a PhD or are PhD students. They will compose you a unique tailor-made tour of Evora. You won't be sharing us with a crowd, as we only do private tours.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Kate M
We hired Diane for a 3 hour tour. She picked us up at our hotel and was full of information about historical events & current Portuguese life. She kept us entertained with her enthusiasm and broad wealth of knowledge. As a PhD candidate she has a curiosity that covers many disciplines and loved questions. We managed to see all the main sights, plus had the advantage of cutting a very long line for the Chapel of Bones. Diane provides enough historical background that we were able to see the care put into this chapel, not just a curiosity. Great morning and would HIGHLY recommend Diane. We learned more today about Portugal as a country today than we did on the rest of our 12 day trip (and we took 5 tours previously, which we considered good). This is excellent.
3. Walking Tour - Évora Stories
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The passion we feel for the city allows us to put together more than 45 stories that happened here. Stories about hate and love, courage and skill, friendship and family. Tales about our city that made it as it is today. Curiosities of the ancient everyday life, that became a tradition. Legends that became real. Stories about the most common mortals to the most important personalities in Portuguese history. Évora has been one of the most important cities of Portugal, coveted by other nations. We will unveil the most interesting mysteries that are not told in a typical Évora city tour. Let’s walk the streets while we capture the city’s beauty. We’ll stop at some places to tell you what happened there, or what connection that site has with the story that we want you to know. We may or may not enter the most well-known monuments; we do not have a scripted tour. We want you to enjoy the city while you get to know it in a more profound way. This is a unique, relaxed and unforgettable way to visit Évora, the city where the stones breed history.
Inclusions: Snacks
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Reviewed By theEaterWalla
João was a great guide - frankly, incredibly knowledgeable, and in very fluent English. Highly recommended.
4. Private Walking Tour of Highlights Locations in Evora
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the most impressive treasures of this Unesco World Heritage City, awarded in 1986. Visit the main monuments of this extraordinary Museum City, principal representative of the golden age of Portuguese maritime discoveries. Ideal for visitors wishing to get an overview of the major events that marked the city of Évora, which has always been linked to the most significant moments of Portugal history.
Inclusions: Admission tickets to Chapel of Bones and Cathedral.
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Reviewed By Domovoi1
Small Old Portuguese town Very interesting Franciscans Abby with church which made on the old town's cemetery from human bone. Nice small restaurants with very affordable prices.
5. Évora With Love Walking Tours
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4.9 based on 12 reviews
Our main goal is to make our guests happy and relaxed during the tour through this magical city. We try to share with people from all around the world, the beauty of Évora, its history, stories, customs, and rich culture. It is not only a historical or architectural tour, but a tour made by enthusiastic people about people who lived here for 20 centuries. It's basically a tour to share with friends.
Inclusions: "Ginginha" (Cherry Liquor) and/or Tasting Wine
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Reviewed By ValentinaPM87
I didn't know about this tour. When I arrived in Evora I went to take a coffee in a cafeteria in front of Praça do Giraldo. When I went out I saw Sandra and a group of people and she welcome me too. When she start to talk she never stop, she really love her city and want to engage all the people. I really like the walking tour. I suggest her to everyone that want to discover the real Evora. Thanks Sandra
6. Golden Plains: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Shared Tour
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
Explore more of Portugal by getting out of Lisbon and heading to the Golden Plains, visiting the walled UNESCO-listed town of Évora and an ancient Roman farm in the countryside. This day trip is an entertaining and educational experience where you’ll get the opportunity to see another side of Portugal. Explore centuries-old cathedrals and spend some time in the mysterious Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Then, visit the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and wonder at the Neolithic stone circle of Almendres Cromlech.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private minivan, WiFi available in the minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Freedom314949
Fantastic day , highly recommend. From the moment we were collected to the moment we were dropped back the guys gave exceptional service throughout the day
7. Private Tour: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Day Trip from Lisbon
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4.8 based on 26 reviews
Explore more of Portugal by getting out of Lisbon and heading to the Golden Plains, visiting the walled UNESCO-listed town of Évora and an ancient Roman farm in the countryside. This day trip is an entertaining and educational experience where you’ll get the opportunity to see another side of Portugal. Explore centuries-old cathedrals and spend some time in the mysterious Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Then, visit the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and wonder at the Neolithic stone circle of Almendres Cromlech.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private minivan, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Freedom314949
Fantastic day , highly recommend. From the moment we were collected to the moment we were dropped back the guys gave exceptional service throughout the day
8. Small-Group Évora and Almendres Cromlech Full Day Tour from Lisbon
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Take this day trip from Lisbon to see the beautiful World Heritage Site of Évora. Leave Lisbon via the 25th April bridge across the Tagus River, and spend the day admiring top Évora sights like St Francis Church and Giraldo Square. Enjoy an olive oil tasting before heading to Almendres Cromlech, one of the largest existing groups of upright standing stones, called menhirs, in Europe. You’ll also have some free time to explore on your own. This small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup (or nearest location possible) only in certain areas of the city (center). It may be required to get to a standard pick-up point (i.e Cais do Sodré train station or Saldanha metro station), Drop-off at 2 centrally located points: Restauradores square / Marquês de Pombal, Small-group tour (8 people max.), Professional but informal local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guided visit to Bones Chapel, Skip The Line
Exclusions: Entrance Fees inside monuments, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Jessica B
This tour mentioned that we would go to Pena palace, unfortunately the roads were closed and as an alternative, we had lots of free time to visit another palace which wasn’t too interesting or very impressive. Also, we had to pay for the entry into Sintra, which was disappointing. The tour also mentioned going to the casino, went in fact you just drive past it?! The only positives were: Sintra was lovely and the restaurant in Cascais did excellent food (which isn’t part of the tour). Overall, I would read the inclusions/exclusions before booking this tour. Very disappointing.
9. Giraldo Square and City Center Walking Tour of Évora
Immerse yourself in Roman and medieval history during this 3-hour walking tour of Évora. One of Portugal’s finest cities, Évora has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of old-world charm and historical treasures. Explore the city’s main square, Praca do Giraldo, before heading to landmarks such as the Roman Diana Temple, the Cathedral, and the St. Francis Church and Chapel of Bones. There will also be time for some shopping at a local market, where you can find various souvenirs made of cork, a local tradition.
Inclusions: Private English or German speaking educated guide, Transportation of the guide and guiding fees
Exclusions: Entrance fees to monuments (if applicable), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By phxexplorer
While the title seems to say it all, to put it into context, we have been traveling for 30 years and always arrange for our own guides even if we are on a cruise. Not only did Paulo have a tremendous depth of knowledge about both the past and present of Portugal, he had the ability to tell the story in a concise and relevant manner that was engrossing. There were a number times during our day with Paulo when we would say to ourselves, "This is the best guide that we have ever had"! And indeed he was.
10. Olive Oil Farm Tour
You will arrive at the olive oil farm and we will introduce you to the farmer. He will tell you the story of the farm. After the presentation, we will walk through the farm to see the olives trees and all the equipment and special techniques for harvesting. This is a true experience, so you will pick your olives (if its the season). The farmer will teach you how to taste olive oil, and explain what makes good olive oil —and what makes the bad stuff, too. During the lunch on the farm, you will see and taste the olive oil, how to do it and taste all the products of Alentejo region. Our experience will include: - Arrival at the farm and welcome by the producer - Presentation of the history of the farm - Visit to the farm - Demonstration of techniques and equipment used in olive harvest - Harvesting experience (Seasonal - September / October) - Olive oil tasting - Brunch with typical products of the region
Inclusions: Brunch with typical products of the region
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Reviewed By Bowtell
Our visit to Quinta do Sanguinhal winery was everything we asked for and more. The winery itself is well preserved, still functioning and lovely to see. The vineyards are beautiful, as are the surrounding gardens. It truly is stunning. They hold weddings in the grounds and I can tell they are really something special. Our guide was Ana. She was friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable about her family business. I really feel that we learnt a lot on the tour. Once we moved onto the tastings, Katarina joined us to help Ana with the wine tastings. The wines were all of a high standard and the guides did a great job explaining them and giving some extra history. We all really enjoyed our experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone.
