Free Walking Tours Evora

Evora is the best stop in the route linking the most wonderful beaches of Portugal and Spain. This beautiful city is a tourist paradise perfect for all kinds of travelers, for those looking for a rest, a romantic getaway, outdoor activities in an untouched natural environment, and of course lots of history. Come and discover Portuguese culture at your own pace with Free Walking Tours in Evora. Have you just arrived in Evora? Then we recommend joining the Essential Evora City Tour to enjoy the best introduction to the city with a knowledgeable guide and a small group of likeminded travelers. On the second day, you can consider booking a seat on the Free Myths and Legends Tour in Evora. You will have lots of fun hearing ghost stories and discovering the darkest side of the city. Finally, the Free Food & Wine Tours in Evora will let you discover more about local gastronomy.

Evora is the capital of one of the most beautiful regions in Portugal, the famous Alentejo. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a compact and walkable city that is best visited with Free Tours in Evora. Strolling along narrow streets and charming squares, you will see a 2,000-year-old Roman temple, dedicated to Goddess Diana, and get astonished by the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, a massive Gothic fortress. The most visited attraction in the city is the sinister Bones Chapel, whose walls are decorated with the bones of around 5,000 corpses that were exhumed by Franciscan monks. In the city you will also see the Holy Spirit College, today the University of Evora, the former royal residence of the Kings of Portugal, the Agua de Prata Aqueduct and many more highlights. Along your Evora Free Walking Tour you will learn about the cultural significance of every sight and understand the role Evora played in the history of Portugal.

Evora is an open-air museum ideal to discover on foot. Apart from wonderful historic churches, chapels, palaces and Roman temples, there are many art galleries and museums worth exploring. The Evora Museum (Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenaculo) is one of the most surprising places to visit in the city. It exhibits a broad collection, with everything from 18th-century fine arts to Roman artifacts. Just a short ride from the old town, on the outskirts of Evora, there are several archeological sites where you can discover the Iberian Megalithic culture. The Cromlech of the Almendres, the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro, and the Escoural Cave are worth visiting together on a day trip. Of course, Evora is also the capital of Alentejo, renowned for its wonderful culinary tradition and wine. Your trip to this area won’t be complete without stopping at several wineries and vineyards to discover how this world-famous wine is produced.