Riches of Évora: A Journey Through the Past

What to expect on this Tour?

Explore the magnificent city of Évora on a tour that unveils its historical and cultural heritage, from Renaissance buildings to local cuisine. We start our day at Igreja e Mosteiro de São Francisco, exuding Gothic architecture and housing the Pátio dos Corvos. Next, we enter Capela dos Ossos, where the walls and pillars are adorned with the bones of thousands of monks. We continue on foot to the Palácio de Dom Manuel I, a Renaissance palace that houses Museu de Évora, which tells us the history of the region through artifacts and artworks. Time to rest, and the meeting point is at Restaurante Dom Joaquim, where we can enjoy local flavors. After lunch, it's time to visit the Aqueduto das Águas de Prata, a historical 16th-century aqueduct that supplied the city with water. Lastly, we will visit the Palácio dos Duques de Cadaval with its charming gardens, where the family's history is preserved.