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Évora Catholic History Tour

Évora

Explore Évora's rich Catholic history, visit remarkable churches, and delve into the Chapel of Bones' mysteries on this captivating tour.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Capela dos Ossos - Explore the chapel of bones with our guide and delve into the most profound Catholic philosophy and thought during the counter-reformation. Entrance tickets are included.
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora) - Our guide will show you Portugal’s largest medieval cathedral, where you’ll see the original pipe organ that astonished the Japanese embassy during its first visit to Europe in the 16th century. Entrance tickets are included.
University of Evora - With our guide’s assistance, uncover the secrets of the university that, in the 16th century, educated the Jesuit missionaries who spread Western knowledge to the Americas and Asia through the evangelization and Christianization of newly discovered overseas lands by the Portuguese.
Forum Eugenio de Almeida - Be captivated by the tales from the old dungeons of the palace of the inquisition.

What's Included

Private guide
Entrance tickets to the cathedral
Entrance tickets to the chapel of bones
Entrance tickets to the university of Évora

Additional Information

The traces of Catholic influence are quite strong in Évora, a city that was a second capital to the Portuguese kingdom in the 15th and 16th centuries, a time when the line separating religion and power was particularly blurry.

Visit some of the most remarkable churches in town, debate with your guide the meaning and purpose behind the construction of the Chapel of Bones, learn about the creation of a 16th century Jesuit university and ponder on the results of a more fanatical approach to the Counter-Reformation embodied by the Inquisition.

Location

Giraldo Square Fountain

Praça do Giraldo

The guide will be waiting for you by the fountain in Giraldo Square, identifying himself as the Évora Cultural Experience guide. We recommend parking your car in one of the many parks outside the walls and walking to meet us. It's the most central place in Évora!

Cancellation Policy

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

From $86

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up to 15 guests

1 Adult