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Private Day tour with private Guide - Tomar and the Knights of Templar history

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This tour takes you around the history and the locals that Templar's Knights lived up to the end of this military and religious order, we will visit Almourol castle, the amazing city of Tomar, the synagogue of Tomar, as well as the city of Tomar. On this day we will follow the trail of the Templar knight's, a Christian/military order that played a massive role in Europe and the Middle East.
  • Light refreshments
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pick you up at your hotel, Apartments, Airport, Lisbon port in Central Lisbon (service not available on Mondays)

Traveler pickup
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Doca Alcântara, 1350 Lisboa, Portugal
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Convento de Cristo, Tomar, Portugal
    he origin of Tomar Castle is closely tied to the beginning of the Portuguese kingdom and to the presence of Knights Templar in the Iberian Peninsula - at the time mostly occupied by Islamic kingdoms. This was the time of the Crusades and the peninsula was recognized as a Crusade land just like Palestine. In this context, the Knights Templar take an active role in the formation of new Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. The Knights Templar came to Portugal in 1128. In 1159, King Afonso Henriques awarded them a vast territory situated halfway between Coimbra and Santarém, known as Termo de Ceras, as a reward for their role in the conquests of Santarém and Lisbon (1147). The Knights Templar founded the Tomar Castle and Village in this region. As a result of the persecution against the Knights Templar by Philip IV of France, the Order was extinct in 1312 by Pope Clement V.
    120 minutes
  • Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal
    In the middle of the River Tagus, the enigmatic Almourol Castle is one of the most emblematic monuments of the Christian reconquest. Situated on an island in the middle of the River Tagus, Almourol is one of the most distinctive castles in Portugal, because of its historical significance and surrounding landscape. Its history reminds us of the Reconquest of the Portuguese territory during the Middle Ages. When the Christians arrived here in 1129, the castle already existed under the name of Almorolan, having been incorporated immediately afterwards into the land that was placed under the protection of the Knights Templar, whose Master at that time was Gualdim Pais.
    60 minutes
  • Synagogue of Tomar, Tomar, Portugal
    The Tomar Synagogue is the only proto-Renaissance Hebrew temple in our country. The quadrangular plan and the vaulted ceiling, resting on columns and inlaid consoles, reveal eastern influences. It was built in the 15th century and IMG 6883 compressclosed in 1496, when the Portuguese Jews were expelled from the country. It was later turned into a prison and in the 17th there is a reference to it as the S. Bartolomeu Chapel. In the 19th century it was used a barn, a granary, a goods warehouse and a storage room. Only in 1921 was it possible to restore its lost dignity when it was classified as a National Monument. Samuel Schwarz, a Polish Jewish researcher into Hebrew Culture, saved it from the chaotic state it was in by acquiring it in 1923 and donating it to the Portuguese state in 1939 to house the Abraão Zacuto Luso-Hebrew Museum.
    30 minutes
  • Tomar, Tomar, Portugal
    We Will visit the City of Tomar and stop here for our lunch time
    120 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
G2663TYamyd
18 Mar 2023
Miguel was an amazing tour guide. His passion for history and the Knights of Templar was infectious. Our party of 4 had a great time and learned a lot.
C2706WDfrans
26 Feb 2023
We had a wonderful tour of Tomar with Miguel as our guide! We had booked another tour company for a different excursion before this one, and I can only say that I wish I knew of I Go Portugal first. Miguel was exceptional! He was so knowledgeable about all the sights we visited as well as the history of Portugal and just about everything else that came up in our conversations! He was fascinating to listen to and we learned so much from him. His easy going personality and pleasant demeanor made our day so relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour and Miguel as your guide!
jedm49
04 Dec 2022
We were anticipating an interesting tour, but this exceeded our expectations. Not only was Miguel knowledgeable about the Templars but also Portuguese history. And as a plus, he was interesting to listen to and capitated our undivided attention. If you have an interest in history, do not pass this up.
This tour in Lisbon is organized by I GO PORTUGAL

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