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.
Curiosità: In Évora, people literally built their homes inside the arches of the 16th-century aqueduct, making use of every gap.
Punti salienti
- 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"
Descrizione completa
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.
Itinerario
Durata: 2 h 40 min
- Punto d'incontro
A piedi
1Silver Water Aqueduct
Visita guidata · 10 min
Meeting point behind Porta Velha da Lagoa
A piedi (3 min)
2Houses built into the aqueduct
Visita guidata · 10 min
Homes squeezed between its arches
A piedi (5 min)
3Roman Arch of Dona Isabel
Visita guidata · 10 min
The gateway to Roman Évora
A piedi (5 min)
4Giraldo Square
Visita guidata · 15 min
Geraldo the Fearless, revolts and French invasions
A piedi (5 min)
5Évora Cathedral
Visita guidata · 15 min
The fortress-cathedral and its reliquary
A piedi (3 min)
6Roman Temple
Sosta fotografica · 15 min
Évora's most photographed monument, the Inquisition and the Jesuits
A piedi (8 min)
7São Francisco Church
Visita guidata · 10 min
The great Franciscan convent (seen from outside)
A piedi (3 min)
8Graça Church
Visita guidata · 10 min
Renaissance harmony and its mysterious giants
A piedi (3 min)
9Public Garden
Passaggio · 10 min
Finale among peacocks and palace ruins
Solo indicativo: percorso e orari possono cambiare il giorno stesso.
Durata: 2 h 40 min
Gruppo condiviso
Fino a 6 persone
La guida / l'autista parla
Inglese
Cosa è incluso
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Non incluso
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
Punto d'incontro
Évora, Portugal
Il punto d'incontro esatto è indicato nella conferma della prenotazione.
Informazioni importanti
Non adatto a
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Cosa portare
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection (summers are hot)
- Cash for the tip
Non consentito
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Buono a sapersi
- 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
Condizioni di cancellazione
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.
Condizioni generali dell'aziendaMostraNascondi
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.
Domande e risposte
Dove avviene il ritiro?
Presso l'hotel, l'alloggio o l'indirizzo che indica al momento della prenotazione. L'azienda conferma il punto esatto e l'orario.
Posso portare dei bambini?
Sì. Includa i bambini nel numero di persone. Per seggiolini o altre esigenze, scriva all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione.
Possiamo fermarci dove vogliamo?
Nel servizio privato il veicolo è riservato solo al Suo gruppo: concordi le soste con l'autista, entro la durata del servizio.
Posso annullare?
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.
Come posso pagare?
Online, con carta, Apple Pay o Google Pay. Riceve subito la conferma via e-mail.
E se ho altre domande?
Dopo la prenotazione, si rivolga all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione. Prima, ci scriva a [email protected].
