Full-Day Private Tomar, Knights Templar and Castles Tour

4.4 (8 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
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Duration8h
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private Tour Discovering Tomar - The City of the Templars -Embark on a rewarding 8-hour private tour of Tomar, known as "The City of the Templars." This charming city, once the seat of the Order of the Knights Templar, is rich in artistic and cultural heritage. The highlight of Tomar is the Convent of Christ, a masterpiece of the Portuguese Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will include a visit to the Templar Castle and the awe-inspiring Convent of Christ, built in the 12th century. Though Tomar may appear to be a simple riverfront town, it boasts a deep and fascinating history. Located along the banks of the Nabão River, Tomar is home to the impressive Castle of Tomar and the Convent of Christ, which served as the medieval headquarters of the Knights Templar. This private tour offers free and flexible pick-up at 8-9 AM and drop-off at 5-6 PM from your accommodation, along with a knowledgeable driver/guide to ensure a memorable experience.KR

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Castelo De Ourem
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Convent of Christ (Portuguese: Convento de Cristo/Mosteiro de Cristo) is a former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar, Portugal. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, that later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century. The convent and castle complex is a historic and cultural monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
  2. Synagogue of Tomar
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Synagogue of Tomar is the best preserved of the medieval synagogues of Portugal. It is located at 73 Rua Dr. Joaquim Jaquinto, in the historic centre of the city of Tomar, and houses a small Jewish Museum. The synagogue of Tomar was built between 1430 and 1460 by the thriving Jewish community of the town
  3. Castelo de Tomar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometres from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in Portugal's Center Region
  4. Largo do Pelourinho
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Convent of the Order of Christ needed a water supply, and the answer was to construct this magnificent six-kilometre aqueduct to conduct water from the four springs at Pegões.

    The project began in the 1590s and was planned by the Italian military architect Filipe Terzio who had been hired by the Portuguese crown.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene-certification stamp to identify ‘Clean & Safe’.
We operate only private tour and pick-up and drop-off all passengers. Please indicate the pick-up location.
Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your satisfaction.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
  • We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
  • For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.
  • Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.

Cancellation policy

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

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