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
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.
Crafts, local products and historical heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Walking tours by Evora UNESCO World Heritage Site lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $41 per person for this Setubal District experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting near the Fountain of Giraldo Square. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Jones was fantastic! Energetic and passionate about his home town, it was truly interesting to learn the history and culture of this region. It was not a scripted tour. We got to see much more than just the top tourist attractions — we saw the community and the culture within the amazing structures, but also within the people we had the opportunity to meet via Jones. Fabulous day!
If I could give Jones Fernandez 10 stars I would because he is certainly worthy of it. We took an enjoyable walking tour of Evora on a Sunday morning. Jones has lived in Evora for most of his life and is quite knowledgeable in its history and culture. What impressed me most was his passion and love of his city and his country. At the end of the tour, we went away with a better appreciation for Evora, but equally important, the beginning of a new friendship.
Dear Vina! Thank you for the review and I wish all the best to you and Mary! We are in touch!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking tours by Evora UNESCO World Heritage Site | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (2) | $41 | |
 Évora Private Walking Tour with Cathedral & Chapel of Bones | 2h 30min | 5.0 (255) | $115 | View |
 Évora : Love at First Sight – Private Walking Tour with a Local | 1h 30min | 4.9 (94) | $80 | View |
 Évora : Small-Group Cultural Walking Tour & Chapel of Bones | 2 hours | 4.9 (60) | $80 | View |
 Evora Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game | 1h 40min–2h 10min | 4.0 (2) | $5 | View |
 Évora : History, Heritage & Alentejo Wine — Private Tour | 2h 30min | — | $150 | View |
 Half Day Megaliths Cromlech Tour from Evora by Archaeologists | 2–4 hours | 5.0 (77) | $75 | View |