Lisbon: Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Tour

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4.8125 out of 5 stars
128 reviews
Lisbon: Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Tour
Top rated
4.8125 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8125 out of 5 stars
128 reviews

Immerse yourself in the history of the Knights Templar and follow their footsteps in Portugal. The Templars were a powerful Catholic religious-military order full of mysteries.

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Duration 8 hours
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Peter – Portugal

Excellent guide in Rui de Jesus - he made the day so special and fun. I have seen many programmes showing the places we visited , but they were more superb in real life. Would definitely use this company again when we are back in Portugal.

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Pamela – Germany

A fantastic day filled with stunning sights and a true step back into the Middle Ages. Our guide, Leo, was outstanding—his deep historical knowledge really brought the experience to life. Highly recommend spending a day in Tomar!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

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    Castle of Almourol

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Church Santa Maria do Olival

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Church of S. João Batista

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Tomar

    Break time (1 hour)

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    Convent of Christ

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Van

    (10 minutes)

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    Hidden gem

    Photo stop (15 minutes)

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Meeting Point Tugatrips, Lisbon

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Almourol Castle, situated on an island in the middle of the River Tagus
  • Explore Tomar, the Templars former capital in Portugal
  • See the beautiful Convent of Christ
  • Discover the Santa Maria do Olival church and the downtown city center
  • See the beautiful Pegões Aqueduct

Full description

Follow the footsteps of the mysterious Knights Templar, a religious-military order, on this full-day tour. The Templars played an important role Portugal's history from the country's foundation, until the era of Portuguese discoveries.

Visit the Almourol Castle near the picturesque village of Constância, built by the Templars on a small island. Visit the Tomar Convent of Christ, a church inspired on the temple of Solomon. Explore its many cloisters and see the iconic Manueline window. Both offer insights to the Knights Templar way of life. Tomar was the former headquarters of the Templars, making this place one of the most important sites in the medieval world, and is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Venture next to the Gothic-style Church of Santa Maria do Olival, a gorgeous 12th century church erected for the Knights Templar. Your guide will accompany you along the way, sharing stories and curiosities about the places you visit.

Includes

  • Almourol Castle entrance fee
  • Convent of Christ entrance fee
  • Tour guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Insurance according to the law
  • Meals and drinks

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in front of Miradouro Parque Eduardo VII (Edward VII Park Viewpoint). Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, 1070-051 Lisboa. Your guide will be holding a Blue flag.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat

Know before you go

  •  Look For a Guide with a Blue/Yelow Flag
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
  • Maximum group size is 8 people
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Please choose the meeting point option that suits you best

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 128 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Peter – PortugalJune 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent guide in Rui de Jesus - he made the day so special and fun. I have seen many programmes showing the places we visited , but they were more superb in real life. Would definitely use this company again when we are back in Portugal.
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Pamela – GermanyMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
A fantastic day filled with stunning sights and a true step back into the Middle Ages. Our guide, Leo, was outstanding—his deep historical knowledge really brought the experience to life. Highly recommend spending a day in Tomar!
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Ekaterina – United StatesApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Our day trip to Tomar and Templar Tour was amazing! Our tour guide was Hugo who was so very informative, knowledgeable and polite. He helped us understand the history behind the Knights of Templar and their journey to Portugal, their ingenuity , secrecy and history. This was the highlight of our trip to Lisbon for me personally for sure, and got some amazing pictures with help from our guide Hugo. Thank you!

Product ID: 181307

Activity provider:Tugatrips Tours

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