Évora Roman Legacy: Ancient City & Archaeology — Private Tour

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step beyond Évora’s famous Roman Temple and discover the ancient city at the heart of Roman Lusitania.

For around five centuries, Roman Ebora was an important urban centre. On this private walking tour, your local cultural expert reveals its Roman legacy through archaeology, architecture and surviving traces.

Begin at the Roman Temple and explore what historians and archaeologists can tell us, including how its traditional association with Diana developed. Continue through the historic centre to uncover traces of the Roman city, its defences, water systems and urban development.

Visit the National Museum Frei Manuel do Cenáculo, where archaeological evidence reveals the people and daily life of Roman Évora.

Discover how later generations transformed the Roman city, shaping Évora today.

Go beyond the postcard and discover the Roman city beneath Évora.

What's included

entrance tickets to the Évora museum

What to expect

Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
20m

The guide will tell you all about the history and various functions that this unique Roman monument in Portugal has performed over 2000 years.
Muralhas de Evora
20m

With our guide, you'll go through centuries of history and battles that these imposing Roman walls have faced.
Caixa de Agua Renascentista
20m

Be dazzled by one of the lesser-known gems of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Igreja da Graca
20m

The most emblematic Renaissance church in Portugal, where the King of Portugal took his fascination with ancient Roman culture to the extreme.
Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenaculo
1h · Admission ticket included

With the help of our guide, get to know the fantastic Roman heritage (and more) that this surprising national museum contains

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Customers will find the guide near the giraldo square fountain. He will identify himself as the Évora Cultural Experience guide. You can park your car in one of the many parks around the walls and walk to the meeting point.

End point

Customers will find the guide near the giraldo square fountain. He will identify himself as the Évora Cultural Experience guide. You can park your car in one of the many parks around the walls and walk to the meeting point.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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