City Discovery Tomar & Knights Templar Private Day Trip

Cities are like snowflakes: every one of them is unique even if they are from the same country. If you are in Lisbon and want to discover other cities nearby, the locals recommend going to Tomar! In just one day, you’ll visit Tomar where you can know more about Knights Templar and its renowned highlights from a local perspective. Thanks to your local guide, you’ll get a better understanding of the history, culture, and traditions of Tomar & Knights Templar. Give yourself the gift of seeing more of Portugal and its cultural gems that have plenty of stories to tell. Withlocals Neighboring City Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Stop at: Convento de Cristo
Details: The Convent of Christ is a former Catholic convent. 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.
Duration: 1 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Admission Ticket Included

Stop at: Castelo de Almourol
Details: The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River.
Duration: 1 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Admission Ticket Included

Stop at: Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
Details: The church was built in the second half of the 12th century by the provincial master of the Order of the Knights Templar in Portugal, Gualdim Pais. It was used as a burial place for the Knights Templar of Tomar and, later, by the Knights of the Order of Christ, which succeeded the Templars in the 14th century.
Duration: 50 min(s)

Stop at: Synagogue of Tomar
Details: Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Stop at: Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes
Details: Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Stop at: Camara Municipal de Tomar
Details: Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Stop at: Tomar Cultural Experience
Details: Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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