Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We promise you a journey back in time, castles that were built by the legendary Knights Templar and then later used by the Knights of Christ, the guys that set up the Age of the Discoveries.
At the first stop, there will be a short boat trip that will take the group to the island of the Almourol Castle, the most stunning medieval castle you can find in Portugal, with breathtaking views and sceneries around.
Next the medieval journey will take you to Tomar, a city founded by the Knights Templar that turned out to be also important a few centuries after when Henry, the Navigator, was the leader of the Knights of Christ.
In Tomar there is a stop at Santa Maria do Olival Church, former mausoleum of the Masters of Knights Templar in Portugal, and at the Convent of Christ, one of the most outstanding and important buildings for Portuguese history, an UNESCO site since 1983.
It also includes a surprise to sweeten you mouth. Join the Knighthood!
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Boat ride to Almourol Castle (susceptible to weather conditions)
Entrance + guided visit inside Convent of Christ & to Almourol Castel
Professional guide
Meeting Point - 8:00 Am - Praça da Figueira
Local Pastry
Small-group tour (8 people max.)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Drop-off at Marquês de Pombal
Food and drinks (including meals), unless specified
Hotel Pick-Up & Hotel Drop-Off
Personal Expenses
Tips & Gratuities
Departure Point
Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
8:00 - Front of the Statue
Please let us know your location
Traveler pickup
Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
Castelo de Almourol, Praia do Ribatejo, Portugal We start this awesome medieval journey towards Almourol Castle, one of Portugal’s trademarks and most famous ‘postcards’ in the country. Erected 18m (60 ft) above sea level this small granite island has 310m (1.000 ft) long by 75m (245 ft) wide in the middle of the Tagus River waterway. 50 minutes
Tomar, Tomar, Portugal Tomar was a land given as a fief to the Templars. It was especially important in the 15th century when it was a center for Portuguese overseas expansion under Henry the Navigator, the Grand Master of the Order of Christ, the organization that succeeded the Templars in Portugal.
In here we can visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and a pantheon of all Grand Masters. 60 minutes
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Tomar, Portugal In here we can visit the Church of Santa Maria do Olival, the headquarters of the Knights Templar and a pantheon of all Grand Masters. 30 minutes
Convento de Cristo, Tomar, Portugal We finish this day in a great fashion: The Convent of Christ is a magnificent monument, a Templar stronghold back in the day, constructed under the orders of Gualdim Paes and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 90 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please contact the company at least 24 hours before the activity for exact Meeting point
Meeting points: 8:00 - Praça da Figueira or choose option with pick up
Drop off at Marquês de Pombal.
Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages).
English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
Please note that infants and children occupy a seat.
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Child rate applies only when accompanied by, at least, 1 paying adult.
Maximum of 8 persons per vehicle.
It's a good idea to wear tennis shoes or other appropriate footwear for the tour and bring along a bottle of water. In summer bring your sunscreen and in winter it gets very cold so make sure you bring a jacket.
A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required: there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Boat ride is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given an alternative.
In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour will not be canceled, unless there are warnings and alerts by official organisms.
We are not responsible for any traffic congestion in the city, resulting from cultural, sport and religious events, or even demonstrations / strikes, etc. However we will always offer alternatives to avoid these situations; one of them is to change the pick-up and drop-off locations. Unfortunately, this may be transmitted without prior notice.
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.
Resort776972
13 Dec 2024
Primero lo bueno:
5 estrellas para Leo; fue un guía turístico excelente, mucha historia y mucha sabiduría compartida
Lo malo: el precio me parece bastante abusivo para lo que es, realmente pagas que te traigan y te lleven.
El tour fue en inglés y yo reservé para tenerlo en español, entiendo que en estas fechas no haya tanta gente para hacer un tour y tengan que meter gente que habla diferentes idiomas, creo que hubiese estado bien que me preguntaran antes si estaba de acuerdo o no.
Quitando estas dos cosas, lo cual me parece importante, me lo pasé bien y aprendí mucho de historia
358savannaht
12 Dec 2024
Exceptional Tour of Tomar with Leo. Great guide and great locations. Very beautiful and very well planned. You will learn a lot of interesting history, Leo is a great story teller.
Van is very comfortable.
Maroun_D
06 Dec 2024
Very friendly tour guide ( Ricki ). Knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended tour. Very historical sites .
This tour in
Lisbon
is organized by
The Cooltours (Lisbon)
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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