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3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Évora with Roman Temple and Cathedral

3 Hours Round trip from Evora Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the well-preserved Roman Temple of Diana with 14 original columns
02 Discover the Gothic-style Cathedral of Évora, built between 1186 and 1204
03 Enjoy the lively Praça do Giraldo, surrounded by intricate wrought-iron balconies
04 Experience the local culture by tasting a famous pastry from Évora

Find out why Évora is revered as an open-air museum on this private walking tour with a local guide. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site through its Roman and medieval heritage, including the Roman Diana Temple, the Cathedral, the Historical University, the Local Market, and famous cork products. You will also visit St. Francis Church with the Bone's Chapel and taste a famous local pastry that is part of the culture of Évora. As a native, educated guide who knows Évora inside out, I can show you both the famous tourist sites and lesser-known corners not mentioned in the guidebooks.

Behold the Templo de Diana, one of the best-preserved Roman monuments you will find anywhere on the Iberian Peninsula.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Walking Tour of Évora's Historic Treasures

Go through the historical treasures in Évora that span centuries. Spend part of the tour admiring the city's main cathedral, built between the years 1186 and 1204. Cathedrals are plentiful in Portugal, but few are more significant than the Cathedral of Évora when it comes to Gothic style.
Behold the Templo de Diana, one of the best-preserved Roman monuments you will find anywhere on the Iberian Peninsula. Fourteen of the original eighteen columns on this renowned relic are still standing, which is a testament to how well the structure was built.
Also visit the city's lively main square, known as Praça do Giraldo, one of the best places to begin an Évora walking tour. Attractive townhouses with intricate wrought-iron balconies adorn the square.
Proceed to the historical University, founded on the 1st of November, 1559, and the local market. Don't miss the famous unique cork products.

Where this trip takes you

Roman Temple of Évora, Cathedral of Évora, Praça do Giraldo

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Evora 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private English- or German-speaking educated Portuguese guide.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to monuments (if applicable)

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
In the summer, also bring a hat and sunscreen to protect your skin.

Know before you go

Entrance fees to monuments per person (optional).
- Cathedral of Évora
- S. Francis Church
You must have Euros for personal expenses such as a drink or a meal, since Dollars are not accepted. The average price of a meal (optional) is 25€ per person.
The amount of local payments depends on your personal expenses.
Major credit cards can be used, but American Express is not accepted everywhere.
Please note that on Sundays and national holidays, some visiting sites may be closed.