A Roman temple, an aqueduct with houses built into it, a fortress-cathedral and a knight called "the Fearless": Évora told by a local. Book for €1.50 and decide at the end what it was worth.
Wussten Sie schon? In Évora, people literally built their homes inside the arches of the 16th-century aqueduct, making use of every gap.
Highlights
- Two thousand years of history in a UNESCO World Heritage city
- Portugal's most famous Roman temple
- Houses built inside an aqueduct
- The fortress-cathedral and Giraldo Square
- Legends of Geraldo "the Fearless"
Vollständige Beschreibung
Évora is a time capsule in the heart of the Alentejo. Romans, Moors, kings and knights left their mark on every stone, which is why the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your local guide reveals it starting by the Silver Water Aqueduct, a 16th-century masterpiece with houses literally slotted between its arches, and through the Roman Arch of Dona Isabel, a doorway straight into ancient Ebora. In Giraldo Square, the city's beating heart, you'll hear the exploits of Geraldo "the Fearless", popular revolts and French invasions. You'll get up close to the fortress-like Cathedral and the famous Roman Temple, Évora's most photographed monument, while discovering the story of the Inquisition and the Marquis of Pombal's clash with the Jesuits. We'll pass the churches of São Francisco and Graça and finish in the peaceful Public Garden, among strutting peacocks. How does it work? The €1.50 you pay when booking is just a booking fee: it saves your spot in the group, but it doesn't go to the guide. The tour itself is pay-what-you-want: at the end, you give your guide whatever you feel they've earned. Most people leave €15–20 per person, but here your smile sets the price, not a rate card.
Route
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
- Treffpunkt
Zu Fuß
1Silver Water Aqueduct
Führung · 10 Min.
Meeting point behind Porta Velha da Lagoa
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
2Houses built into the aqueduct
Führung · 10 Min.
Homes squeezed between its arches
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
3Roman Arch of Dona Isabel
Führung · 10 Min.
The gateway to Roman Évora
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
4Giraldo Square
Führung · 15 Min.
Geraldo the Fearless, revolts and French invasions
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
5Évora Cathedral
Führung · 15 Min.
The fortress-cathedral and its reliquary
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
6Roman Temple
Fotostopp · 15 Min.
Évora's most photographed monument, the Inquisition and the Jesuits
Zu Fuß (8 Min.)
7São Francisco Church
Führung · 10 Min.
The great Franciscan convent (seen from outside)
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
8Graça Church
Führung · 10 Min.
Renaissance harmony and its mysterious giants
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
9Public Garden
Vorbeifahrt · 10 Min.
Finale among peacocks and palace ruins
Nur zur Orientierung: Route und Zeiten können sich am Tag ändern.
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
Geteilte Gruppe
Bis zu 6 Personen
Guide / Fahrer spricht
Englisch
Enthalten
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Nicht enthalten
The pay-what-you-want contribution to the guide, at the end (average €15–20 per person)
Entrance fees (monuments seen from outside)
Food, drinks and transport
Treffpunkt
Évora, Portugal
Der genaue Treffpunkt wird in der Buchungsbestätigung mitgeteilt.
Wichtige Informationen
Nicht geeignet für
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Mitbringen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection (summers are hot)
- Cash for the tip
Nicht erlaubt
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Gut zu wissen
- Look for the blue umbrella with yellow "Free Tour" letters
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- The tour runs rain or shine
- At the end, tip what you think is fair, in cash
Stornierungsbedingungen
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Allgemeine Bedingungen des AnbietersAnzeigenAusblenden
Pay-what-you-want free tour: the €1.50 paid when booking is a booking fee and does not include payment for the guide. At the end, each person gives the guide what they feel is fair, cash only, in euros (the average is €15–20 per person). Maximum 6 people per booking: we do not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. More of you? For larger groups we ask for a prepayment of €12 per adult and €5 per child, or you can book a private tour. Monuments are visited from the outside: entrance fees not included. Drinks, food and transport not included. Stops may vary depending on the guide, the weather or events in the city. Free cancellation up to the start time.
Häufige Fragen
Wo ist die Abholung?
Am Hotel, der Unterkunft oder Adresse, die Sie angeben. Der Anbieter bestätigt Ort und Uhrzeit.
Kann ich Kinder mitnehmen?
Ja. Kinder zählen zur Personenzahl. Für Kindersitze oder anderes schreiben Sie dem Anbieter über die Buchungsnachrichten.
Können wir anhalten, wo wir wollen?
Bei einem privaten Service gehört das Fahrzeug nur Ihrer Gruppe: Stopps mit dem Fahrer absprechen, innerhalb der Dauer.
Kann ich stornieren?
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Wie bezahle ich?
Online per Karte, Apple Pay oder Google Pay. Die Bestätigung kommt sofort per E-Mail.
Und bei weiteren Fragen?
Nach der Buchung über die Buchungsnachrichten mit dem Anbieter. Vorher schreiben Sie uns an [email protected].
