Lisbon Private Knights Templar Castle and Tomar Day Trip

5.0 (2 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Portugal's intriguing medieval past on this private day trip to Tomar, the old Knights Templar headquarters. Your guide will take you to the most amazing monument in Portugal, the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was first a Templar stronghold and then a royal monastery. Discover its great Manueline architecture, cloisters, and the enigmatic round chapel with elaborate carvings and religious symbolism known as Charola.

Then, explore the little streets of Tomar, a town rich in Templar past. See the Igreja de São João Baptista, a Gothic church mirroring the medieval legacy of Tomar, at the Praça da República. Spend some free time browsing the stores and cafes or sampling the regional cuisine, which includes the classic pastry, queijadas de Tomar.

Your guide will untangle the impact of the Knights Templar on Portuguese history and architecture, bringing their legends to life.

What's included

  • A local guide
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Castelo de Tomar
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the most amazing monument in Portugal, the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was first a Templar stronghold and then a royal monastery.
  2. Tomar
    3h
    Explore the little streets of Tomar, a town rich in Templar past. See the Igreja de São João Baptista, a Gothic church mirroring the medieval legacy of Tomar, at the Praça da República.
  3. Lisbon
    2h
    See the beautiful countryside of Portugal while your guide drives you around.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your guide can pick you up from any hotel in Lisbon. They will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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