Tomar, A Unique
Knights Templar Tour
In the footsteps of the Knights Templar
→ Private Tour
→ Private Van
→ Full Day
→ From Lisbon to Tomar
A Journey to Tomar: Tracing the Order of the Knights Templar
The Knights Templar were the wealthiest, most powerful, and most secretive order of the Crusades. Their story left a trail of mystery that still echoes around the world. In Portugal, the Templars established one of their most important strongholds — a place where faith, power, and destiny intertwined in shaping the very foundations of the nation. Here, we will uncover the origins of Portugal, the country with the oldest borders in the world.
On this Knights Templar tour, we will visit the Templar Castle of Tomar and its Convent of Christ, a 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site that reveals why this elite order continues to inspire novels, films, and endless fascination. Guided by passionate storytellers, you will uncover the Templars’ history — from the strategic brilliance of their fortifications to the intriguing secrets woven into the convent’s sacred halls.
This is more than a trip to Tomar — it is a journey into the world of the Knights Templar, where history, mystery, and devotion converge to tell a tale that continues to captivate the imagination.
Highlights of the Journey:
Convent of Christ, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Santa Maria do Olival Church, Old Town, Praça da República, D. Gualdim Pais statue, Synagogue of Tomar, Nabão River.
Let’s Make It Happen
What’s included
✓ Private van from Lisbon to Tomar
✓ Guided walking tour of the Convent of Christ
✓ Walking tour through Tomar’s historic old town
Walking Intensity and Accessibility Notes
Tomar’s historic center is mostly flat and easy to walk on, with some cobblestones and mild uneven surfaces. The Convent of Christ, reached by private transport, has stairs and narrow corridors inside, but the main areas are manageable, with partial accessibility via ramps and a service elevator.
Tour rates
(subject to slight adjustments)
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