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.
Wist je dat? In Évora, people literally built their homes inside the arches of the 16th-century aqueduct, making use of every gap.
Hoogtepunten
- 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"
Volledige beschrijving
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
Duur: 2 h 40 min
- Ontmoetingspunt
Te voet
1Silver Water Aqueduct
Rondleiding · 10 min
Meeting point behind Porta Velha da Lagoa
Te voet (3 min)
2Houses built into the aqueduct
Rondleiding · 10 min
Homes squeezed between its arches
Te voet (5 min)
3Roman Arch of Dona Isabel
Rondleiding · 10 min
The gateway to Roman Évora
Te voet (5 min)
4Giraldo Square
Rondleiding · 15 min
Geraldo the Fearless, revolts and French invasions
Te voet (5 min)
5Évora Cathedral
Rondleiding · 15 min
The fortress-cathedral and its reliquary
Te voet (3 min)
6Roman Temple
Fotostop · 15 min
Évora's most photographed monument, the Inquisition and the Jesuits
Te voet (8 min)
7São Francisco Church
Rondleiding · 10 min
The great Franciscan convent (seen from outside)
Te voet (3 min)
8Graça Church
Rondleiding · 10 min
Renaissance harmony and its mysterious giants
Te voet (3 min)
9Public Garden
Langs · 10 min
Finale among peacocks and palace ruins
Alleen ter indicatie: route en tijden kunnen op de dag veranderen.
Duur: 2 h 40 min
Gedeelde groep
Tot 6 personen
Gids / chauffeur spreekt
Engels
Inbegrepen
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Niet inbegrepen
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
Ontmoetingspunt
Évora, Portugal
Het exacte ontmoetingspunt wordt vermeld in de boekingsbevestiging.
Belangrijke informatie
Niet geschikt voor
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
Wat u moet meenemen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and sun protection (summers are hot)
- Cash for the tip
Niet toegestaan
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Goed om te weten
- 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
Annuleringsvoorwaarden
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.
Algemene voorwaarden van het bedrijfTonenVerbergen
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.
Vragen en antwoorden
Waar vindt het ophalen plaats?
Bij het hotel, de accommodatie of het adres dat u bij het boeken opgeeft. Het bedrijf bevestigt de exacte plek en het tijdstip.
Kan ik kinderen meenemen?
Ja. Tel kinderen mee in het aantal personen. Voor kinderzitjes of andere wensen kunt u het bedrijf een bericht sturen via de berichten bij de boeking.
Kunnen we stoppen waar we willen?
Bij een privéservice is het voertuig alleen voor uw groep: spreek stops af met de chauffeur, binnen de duur van de service.
Kan ik annuleren?
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.
Hoe betaal ik?
Online, met creditcard of betaalkaart, Apple Pay of Google Pay. De bevestiging ontvangt u direct per e-mail.
Wat als ik nog vragen heb?
Na het boeken kunt u contact opnemen met het bedrijf via de berichten bij de boeking. Daarvoor kunt u ons mailen op [email protected].
