A small-group tasting walk beginning at Praça do Giraldo and winding through Évora's Mouraria quarter, stopping at local tascas and wine bars to sample the pillars of Alentejo cooking: bread-thickened açorda, migas, cured presunto, and sheep's-milk cheeses from Serpa and Nisa, each paired with a glass of regional wine and finished with a sericaia dessert tasting.
Local Évora guides have run this small-group walking tour through the historic centre, starting at the central Praça do Giraldo and threading into the narrow streets of the Mouraria quarter over roughly three hours. The route covers four to five stops at family-run tascas and wine bars, moving from savoury to sweet: açorda alentejana (garlic and coriander bread soup), migas with pork, cured presunto, and sheep's-milk cheeses from Serpa and Nisa, each paired with a glass of Alentejo DOC wine, before finishing with a sericaia custard dessert. All tastings, wine pairings, and the guide are included in the price; transport is not needed since the route is entirely on foot within the old town, and gratuities are not included. Groups are kept small, typically under 12 people, tours run in English and Portuguese, and the walking pace is easy, though the old town's cobblestone streets can be uneven. Vegetarian substitutions can usually be arranged for the meat-based tastings with advance notice at booking.
| Price | €55-75 per person (approx $64-87) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Address | Praça do Giraldo, 7000-508 Évora, Portugal |
What is included
- Guided walk from Praça do Giraldo through the Mouraria quarter
- Tastings of açorda, migas and Alentejo cheeses at local tascas
- Alentejo DOC wine pairing at each stop
- Sericaia dessert tasting to finish
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Évora walking-tour guides
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Location
Praça do Giraldo, 7000-508 Évora, Portugal
38.5713, -7.9077 View on map
Highlights
- Small-group walking tour from Praça do Giraldo through the Mouraria quarter
- Tastings of açorda alentejana, migas and cured presunto at local tascas
- Sheep's-milk cheese tasting from Serpa and Nisa
- Alentejo DOC wine pairing at each stop
- Sericaia dessert tasting to close the tour
Tips for visiting
- Arrive with a light appetite -- the tour includes four to five substantial tastings
- Mention vegetarian or other dietary needs when booking so tascas can prepare substitutions
- Wear comfortable shoes for Évora's cobblestone streets
- Small groups fill quickly in spring and autumn, so book a few days ahead
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?
Substitutions for the meat-based tastings such as presunto can usually be arranged if requested at booking.
How much walking is involved?
The route covers most of Évora's old town on foot over about three hours, at an easy pace with stops for tastings.
Is alcohol included for non-drinkers?
Non-alcoholic alternatives can typically be requested in place of the wine pairings.
What is the group size?
Groups are generally kept small, under 12 people, to allow easy seating at each tasca.