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Private Tour: Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Évora and Alentejo's Cultural Richness

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Embark on a private tour of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the cultural and gastronomic richness of Alentejo. Explore Roman temples, a beautiful cathedral, the Bone Chapel, and choose between visiting a Cork factory or cromlechs. Enjoy a comfortable and flexible tour with our company.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Corticarte - Arte em Cortica - Visit to a traditional cork factory where we will learn the whole process, from knowing the tree (cork oak), its extraction, the choice, preparation to the final product. Did you know that the bark of the Cork Oak grows every year and that every nine years it has to be removed from the tree, reaching 25 centimeters thick, the perfect material that is resistant to heat, cold and fire, after removing the cork The tree regenerates again, Portugal is responsible for 55% of the world production of cork, today highly valued, whether in decorative wall and floor coverings, or even in the manufacture of sporting goods, the ideal material for baseball grains or cable. fishing rods. However, in many countries cork is best known for being the raw material for wine corks as it allows micro-portions of oxygen to come into contact with wine, so that wine can “age” while maintaining its quality. As you see, our Tour Évora has a lot to learn… - Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - Another monument of great value is the Temple of Diana or Temple of Évora, which justifies the importance that the Romans gave to this beautiful city, next to the Cathedral, built in the Roman period, from here we can see the magnificent aqueduct of the “Water of the Silver” , outside the city walls and extending from the outskirts of the city, some of its arches are still visible inside the city, built in the 16th century to ensure water transportation. - Capela dos Ossos - This sinister chapel with its walls and pillars lined with human bones and skulls is estimated to be more than 5,000 monks. Do not be alarmed when at the entrance read; “In the bones we are waiting for here,” because it only leads us to reflect on life. - Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora) - But let’s go to the cathedral. To get there, you only have to go up Rua 5 de Outubro, one of the best to buy Alentejo handicrafts. The Cathedral of Évora, whose construction started in 1186 and consecrated in 1204, was completed only in 1250. It is a fascinating and imposing monument. All in granite, it is marked by the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic style. Two towers from the medieval period can be seen on each side of the façade of the Cathedral of Évora. The tower on the south side is the bell tower, the one whose bells ring in city time. On each side of its portal there are spectacular sculptures of 14th century Apostles, by Mestre Pêro. Outside the Évora Cathedral, however, the dome is the most spectacular architectural element. The lantern tower of the cruise of the ships, from the reign of D. Dinis, crowned by a stone scales needle is in fact the ex-libris of this monument. - Igreja de Sao Francisco - The Church of São Francisco in Évora is a church of Gothic-Manueline architecture. Built between 1480 and 1510 by the stone masters Martim Lourenço and Pero de Trilho and decorated by the royal painters Francisco Henriques, Jorge Afonso and Garcia Fernandes, it is closely linked to the historical events that marked the period of maritime expansion in Portugal. This is evident in the symbols of the monumental nave with its ogival vault: the cross of the Order of Christ and the emblems of the founding kings, D. João II and D. Manuel I. - Aqueduto da Agua de Prata - The Água de Prata Aqueduct, also known as Aqueduto da Água da Prata or Aqueduto da Prata, is a complex work of Renaissance hydraulic engineering with the aim of supplying the city of Évora with water. Inaugurated in 1537, it was built during the reign of King João III and designed and built by the royal architect Francisco de Arruda. The aqueduct transports water from springs located in Graça do Divor, within the grounds of the São Bento de Castris Convent, which “have their first beginning at Herdade das Figueiras de Lobo”, to the city of Évora, covering about 18 km. - Praca do Giraldo - In Évora, all roads lead to Praça do Giraldo. It has always been this way since its construction in 1571/1573. Praça do Giraldo is an icon of homage to Geraldo Geraldes, Sem Pavor, as he conquered Évora from the Moors in 1167. In thanks for this enormous feat, D. Afonso Henriques named him mayor of the city and frontier of the Alentejo, region that would help conquer. - Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Graca - The Church of Graça or Convent of Nossa Senhora da Graça, is an important Renaissance religious monument in the city of Évora, located in Largo da Graça, in the parish of Sé and São Pedro. This monastery, owned by the hermit monks of Saint Augustine, was founded in 1511, having been designed by the architect of the Casa Real Miguel de Arruda. The building is a beautiful example of the purest Renaissance style, with the famous Atlantean figures whom the people of Évora have called for centuries, the “Meninos da Graça” in the façade’s acroterias. - Centro Historico de Evora - The Historic Center of Évora is an intra-wall urban space, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, located in the city of Évora. [1] [2] The city-museum of Évora has roots that go back to the time of the Roman Empire. The city still conserves, to a large extent in its central nucleus, traces of different civilizations and cultures: Celts, Romans, Arabs, Jews and Christians influenced the culture of Évora. It reached its golden age in the 15th century, when it became the residence of the kings of Portugal. The architectural and artistic quality of the white houses or decorated with tiles and wrought iron balconies, dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, is unique. The city’s monuments also had a profound influence on Portuguese architecture in Brazil. The Historic Center of Évora, formed by narrow streets and lanes, patios and wide, has an area of 107 hectares and is clearly demarcated by the medieval walls, with an extension of more than 3 km.

What's Included

Private transportation
Compulsory insurance
Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments
In-vehicle air conditioning
Pick up and drop off at the accommodation

What's Not Included

Lunch
Monuments Tickets

Additional Information

Journey through Évora (a UNESCO World Heritage site), a region rich in cultural and culinary delights. Here, you can discover remnants of multiple civilizations including Roman temples, a stunning Cathedral, the Church of São Francisco, and the intriguing Bone Chapel - all nestled within the confines of a Medieval Village. Choose to explore the Cork factory or the cromlechs as an additional attraction. Experience this tour with us, offering comfort and complete flexibility.

Location

Corticarte - Arte em Cortica

Rua A, n0 7, Parque Industrial

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Adriana_m

May 10, 2024

Great tour! - João was an amazing tour guide! He was so knowledgeable about the history of èvora and the cork industry. We went to the cork factory and bought some great products made there and then continued onto Èvora where we saw a couple beautiful churches, had lunch, saw the temple of Diana and the chaple of bones. João explained everything to us about these sites in such great detail. We appreciated him so much! Thank you so much for a great day! I will be recommending this tour to all our friends and family who want to visit Portugal!

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George_d

Apr 23, 2024

Wonderful day! - Our private tour was both informative and relaxed. The guide went out of his way to make sure we saw and did everything we express an interest in. Especially interesting was the visit to the cork processing facility. Overall, this tour not only met but exceeded expectations.

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Janicef_w

Apr 14, 2024

A taste of History - Wonderful day. Really appreciated the hotel pick up and drop off. Anastasia was a knowledgeable guide. She made it easy for us to appreciate the history of the area and ensured we were able to enjoy the sites. From the bridge, to the storks, to the cork, green wine and beyond. Our heads are spinning with the amount of information she managed to impart. Evora was a delightful town to explore. A nice break from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon.

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Michelle_m

Apr 12, 2024

Great day outside of Lisbon - We enjoyed our tour very much. Anastasia was wonderful as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and she took great care of us and made sure we got to see everything we wanted to see. Evora was lovely and I especially enjoyed the Chapel of Bones.

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Trudy_a

Apr 11, 2024

Evora with Kitze - The cork factory was the highlight of our tour…David was wonderful there! Evora was so beautiful and we loved our visit. Our guide Xavier was very informative and we enjoyed talking with him! We would definitely call him again…a private tour was the best adventure!

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Vacation04961023292

Mar 11, 2024

Wonderful way to see Evora - We had a wonderful time with Anastasiya in Evora! Anastasiya is extremely knowledgeable and she has such a calm energy, it's a pleasure to spend time with her. We were on our "babymoon" so she adapted the tour to our slower pace. We would recommend!

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Monsita

Jan 8, 2024

One of the highlights of an over two-week trip to Portugal - This day trip to Evora and the Alentejo region from Lisbon with Anastasia was truly one of the highlights of my over two-week trip to Portugal. Not only is Evora beautiful and rich in history, but Anastasia made it understandable and relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed her company and where she took me, from a cork factory visit, museum, parks, churches, to food. Definitely recommend Kitzel Tours, and can't wait to go back!

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Christian_s

Dec 14, 2023

Wonderful private trip to Evora - Our private guide was wonderful- intersesting, well informed. The guide blended history, culture, and food- the ideal combination. My favorite thing was going to a cork factory and learning all about how cork is harvested and made into various things. The other thing was going to the top of the cathedral.

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Awilda_m

Nov 7, 2023

Wonderful and fun visit to Alantejo and Evora - Our tour guide was João. He was friendly, fun and is very knowledgeable. A lot of history but explained in a fun and simple way. A highlight of our visit to Alantejo was a visiting a cork factory where we learned the process of how the tree bark becomes not only the wine corks but chairs, shoes and beautiful purses! We will definitely will be looking forward to more of his tours in a future vist. Highly recommended!!

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