Évora Walking Tour: Small Group Tour with Chapel of Bones Tickets
Description
Discover the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a small-group tour with an experienced local guide. Explore the main attractions of Évora's historic center, including the Chapel of Bones, a religious temple completely covered in human bones. The entrance of this monument it´s included, with "skip the line" ticket. Visit the Roman Temple and the medieval streets of Évora. Learn about the city's rich history and culture from your guide. Enjoy a fun and interactive experience with a small group of up to 16 people, in english. Main Attractions - Chapel Of Bones - Roman Temple - Giraldo Square - Church of St. Francis - Typical Crafts Tour Themes - Architecture/Urbanism - Arts/Crafts - Religious/Spiritual - Myths/Legends - Art History
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Meeting Point. The Dom Manuel Palace of Évora was one of the centres of the Portuguese Renaissance under King Manuel I. Playwrights such as Gil Vicente and explorers such as Vasco da Gama sought audiences with the king there. It is one of the best starting points for exploring this city, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. The guide will make the historical framework of the city of Évora in the history of Portugal and in the Universal history. Don't be surprised if you find links between the history of your country and the history of Évora! (20m)
"We, the bones that are here, await yours" are the macabre invitation that receives visitors to this famous monument, unique in the world for it's size and certainly one of the most macabre. It's walls are covered with real human bones that belonged to thousands of people who lived in Évora. Built in the 17th century, it contains many secrets and legends that we will be happy to share with you. Entrance tickets included. (20m)
Évora's central square, with a historical context for the city of Évora in the history of Portugal and world history. This square is the heart of the city of Évora. It is the central place for social gatherings and has been the center of economic, social and political life in this UNESCO World Heritage city since 1986. (20m)
This is the traditional commerce street of Évora. Showcase of the most traditional crafts of the Alentejo, including objects made of cork, pottery, painted furniture, chocalhos (rattles), Capotes (traditional Alentejo cloaks) and other genuine handicrafts from the Alentejo. (20m)
A monument with 2 millennia of history that represents the ancient power of the Roman empire and is one of the best preserved and oldest temples of the ancient empire. Be surprised by the stories about this monument that is the authentic symbol of this ancient city founded by ... Júlio César! (20m)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(43)
I had a wonderful walking tour of Évora with Inês. She was incredibly informative, knowledgeable, and passionate about the city's rich history. The highlights of the tour included the exterior of the Cathedral of Évora, the Roman Temple, and the fascinating Chapel of Bones, all of which were even more memorable thanks to Ines’ detailed explanations. Beyond showing me the city and the sights, Ines also provided me with very helpful suggestions of places to go while in Évora. I highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Évora and wanting to learn about its history and culture.
Daniel was an exceptional tour guide and a true expert on Évora. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and traditions brought every street, monument, and landmark to life. Anyone can walk through this beautiful city and admire its charm, but understanding the stories and historical significance behind what you’re seeing makes the experience unforgettable—and that’s exactly what Daniel provided. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour and left with a much greater appreciation for Évora. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend booking a tour with Daniel. It will make your visit far more meaningful and memorable.
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We were well informed about the history of Evora! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The guide Ricardo was VERY knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke excellent English too which helped in the understanding.
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This was an excellent walking tour around Evora, with many very interesting snippets of history about the people buildings and even of Portugal more generally. Paulo (?) was a fount of great knowledge, even adding recommendations on wine tasting and great lunch spots, the latter of which we tried and were not disappointed! Strongly recommended for content, context, pace, recommendations and the noteworthy sites of Evora.
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Joao Matos was our expert guide and made this the best European tour we have ever done. He leveraged his vast expertise in history (graduate student in ancient history) while keeping it engaging for a broad audience, including our teenage sons. He taught us so much in just two hours all with levity and perspective. He even helped us book an outstanding dinner in Évora. Highly recommend.
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The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and interested in the history of Evora and gave us tons of information and took us to some beautiful sites!
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Excellent guide great tour we learned so much. I’m amazed at all our guide new and was able to share with us.
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Our guide Daniel made us a very special tour in Evora , he was so friendly, polite and very professional the way he told us all about the history! Well done!!!
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Fabulous waking tour with Joao. Was lucky enough to have the tour solo. Joao is a delightful guy. Full of information & super interesting. Would definitely recommend doing this tour & as soon as you arrive in Evora. Gives you a good outline of the city.
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Our guide was great! Pleasant and very knowledgeable! Highly recommended! Chapel of the Bones is a must see!
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