The 10 Tomar Tours That Repay the Climb

1.Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Leave Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan for a boat crossing to island-set Almourol Castle, then explore Tomar’s Templar heritage, including the Convent of Christ and Santa Maria do Olival. Your guide provides context along the way; guides on this tour have included Leo, Rui, Ines and Hugo, though the assigned guide can vary. Allow about eight hours, plus lunch at your own expense.

“What a wonderful tour for those interested in the history of the Knights Templar, castles and churches. Our guide Ines was excellent - she combined knowledge, passion and spirit that made the 8 hours seem like no time at all, she was the best you could ask for!. One cool recommendation- have lunch at Taverna Antiqua in Tomar to experience a medieval meal.”

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2.Knights Templar Day Tour in Tomar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 465 reviews · from $113

Travel from Lisbon in a small van with a guide to Almourol Castle, Tomar’s Santa Maria do Olival church and the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ. Admission and a guided convent visit are included, plus a boat ride to the castle when conditions allow. Guides may include Hugo, Leo, Daniel or Ricky.

“Excellent guide in Miguel, very knowledgeable, comfortable vehicle and ensured we got the best out of all parts of the tour. Family of 4 with adult children”

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3.Tour of the Knights Templar’s of Tomar in Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Lisbon in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guide João or Anastasiya. Visit Almourol Castle, Tomar’s Templar church and synagogue, the Convent of Christ, and the Pegões Aqueduct. Expect a full day with room for questions, photo stops, and a local lunch at your own expense.

“this is a perfect tour for solo traveler Anastasia was very prompt & knowledgeable of the story, mystery & symbols of the tour. It was FUN!”

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4.Lisbon to Porto with stop Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Tomar-Nazaré-Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $217

Ride from your Lisbon accommodation to Porto in a private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver. Choose stops from Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Coimbra, and Aveiro, then explore on your own time. Drivers such as Luis, Mario, Vasco, and Jose have been praised for helpful tips and local context, but your assigned driver may vary.

“Mario is a great driver. He gave us plenty of time to experience each stop, He gave us a lot of great information along the way. This was a great way to travel to Porto and we recommend this tour.”

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5.Tomar Templar Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours exploring Tomar’s Convent of Christ, Templar churches and historic center, then cross by boat to Almourol Castle in the Tagus River. A private guide and Lisbon hotel pickup are included, as is the Convent entrance ticket. Lunch is extra, and the itinerary can be adjusted to your interests and language.

“Just awsome!!! Our guide Nuno was great! A wonderful person, with imense knowledge, not only on Templars, but also in portuguese and world history generaly. The only downside was the weather (hot and humid), but this is something that nobody can control!😁 All in all, a great trip, with a great guide and a lot of history to be learned not only by a Templars fan (like me!), but for everyone! I highly recomend it !!!”

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6.Medieval Tour, Batalha, Tomar, Alcobaça, Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews

Spend 10 hours visiting four medieval landmarks and towns from Lisbon in a Mercedes Vito with a guide such as Hugo. See the Templar Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça monasteries, then walk Óbidos and try its ginjinha. The group is limited to eight, but monument tickets and lunch cost extra.

“The tour was excellent on many levels, starting with coverage of four sites in one day. Hugo, our guide, was both personable and a careful storyteller. He did not overwhelm us with a cascade of Portuguese Kings and Queens and details but kept things to the point which helped me follow and remember what he told us. We also had a congenial group and a comfortable day with a tasty lunch of traditional cooking. I highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Fátima, Batalha and Tomar – Faith and Knights Templar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $85Best value

Travel from Lisbon in an air-conditioned van with a local guide for a nine-hour visit to Fátima’s sanctuary, Batalha Monastery and Tomar’s Convent of Christ. Entry to the two historic monuments is included, and you get free time at each stop. Groups are limited to eight; lunch is not included.

“It was great! The guide was really nice and made the visit interesting! I recommend”

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8.Private Guided Tour of Tomar, Batalha, and Alcobaça

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $165

Travel from your Lisbon hotel to Tomar, Batalha, and Alcobaça with a private guide in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Explore a Templar castle and convent, Portugal’s largest Gothic monument, and the abbey tied to Pedro and Inês de Castro. The nine-hour day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, but not entrance fees.

“It was perfect. Vera was an amazing guide, well researched and with a vast breadth of information. She was careful to determine exactly how we wanted to spend our day, and delivered exactly what we wanted.”

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9.Private Tour – Tomar and Knights Templar Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 - 8 hours

Travel by private vehicle from central Lisbon to Tomar, about 1 hour 30 minutes away, for the Convent of Christ and a stroll through town. A full day can add island-set Almourol Castle and riverside Barquinha. Guide Francisco has earned praise for his professional, helpful approach. Choose a shorter Tomar-focused option if time is tight.

“I highly recommend this tour especially with our guide Francisco who was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful.”

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10.Coimbra: Knight Templar route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Travel from Coimbra with a guide to Castelo de Soure, described as Portugal’s first Templar castle, and Tomar’s Convent of Christ, the order’s great monument. In a group capped at four, you’ll hear about the Templars’ role in Portugal and their alliance with King Afonso Henriques. Monica has led the tour and is especially enthusiastic about Templar history and Manueline architecture.

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