3-Hour Évora Walking Tour with Roman Temple and Chapel of Bones

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the 1st-century Roman Temple known as Ebora Cerealis
• 02 Admire the one-of-its-kind Chapel of Bones
• 03 Stroll through the heart of Évora at Giraldo Square
• 04 Visit Évora Cathedral, built to mark the end of the Islamic period

Explore Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal, and trace its rich history from the 1st-century Roman era to the Renaissance. This walking tour takes you through the city's four main historic traces, with visits to the Roman Temple, the Inquisition Palace, Évora Cathedral, and the Chapel of Bones. Along the way, discover how Roman, Moorish, Jewish, Christian, and Renaissance influences shaped the beauty and character of Évora, before ending at lively Giraldo Square.

The chapel is adorned with the bones of thousands of individuals, creating an eerie but fascinating experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Evora

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Walking Through the Historic Heart of Évora

• Meet your tour guide at the Giraldo Square fountain, the heart of Évora and a great place to soak up the atmosphere of the city. See the highlights of the square while your guide gives you a brief introduction to this beautiful city.
• Walk to the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), located in the Church of St. Francis. The chapel is adorned with the bones of thousands of individuals, creating an eerie but fascinating experience.
• Head southeast from the Chapel of Bones to visit the Roman Temple of Évora (Templo Romano).
• See the Inquisition Palace, built in the 16th century, where many trials against the Jewish community took place, forcing many families to flee to the US, Brazil, and Israel.
• Continue southeast to reach Évora Cathedral (Sé de Évora). Constructed in the 13th century to mark the end of the Islamic period, it is popular today for its statue of the Virgin Mary.
• Move on to the Évora Aqueduct and marvel at the impressive structure that once brought water to the city. You can walk along parts of it and enjoy panoramic views of Évora.
• End your tour back at Giraldo Square, where you can find a variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy a meal or a refreshing drink.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Tip to the guide
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees, if any

Know before you go

• Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by medieval walls and full of historical remains that range all the way back to the 1st century, when it was founded by the Romans. You will find here four main historic traces: those of the Romans; the Moors and the Jews; the Christian reconquest; and the Renaissance period, when Évora was the second most important town in Portugal. Join this experience to explore how these periods have shaped the beauty and character of Évora.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Giraldo Square Fountain

Tour start

Praça do Giraldo 7, 7000-508 Évora, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.