Templar Tour of Convent of Christ, Almourol Castle & Tomar from Lisbon
by Cooltour Lisbon
Choose from 8 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€134Overview
Portugal’s medieval history is visible at Almourol Castle, located on a small island in the Tagus River. This full-day bus tour from Lisbon begins with a boat ride to the castle, where visitors explore its 12th-century walls, towers, and battlements. The guide explains the castle’s role in Templar defense and its place in Portugal’s Reconquista history. The tour continues to Tomar, the former headquarters of the Knights Templar. Guests have about two hours to walk through the town’s historic center, visit local shops, and have lunch on their own. There is an optional visit to the Igreja de São João Batista, a church with notable architecture and peaceful interiors. Next, the group stops briefly at the Church of Santa Maria do Olival. The guide provides information about its architecture and importance as the burial site of Templar masters. The final visit is to the Convent of Christ, a 12th-century monastery and UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors explore its mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance styles, including cloisters, chapels, and the famous Manueline window. The guide shares details about the Templars’ history and the monastery’s significance in Portuguese exploration. This tour lasts about eight hours and includes entrance fees to Almourol Castle and the Convent of Christ (if selected), transport by air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Castelo de Almourol
The tour begins with a boat crossing of the Tagus River to Castelo de Almourol, a 12th-century fortress on a small island. Visitors walk through the castle’s walls, towers, and interior rooms while the guide explains its history and role in Templar defense during the Reconquista. Guests can climb the battlements for views of the river and surrounding countryside. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Tomar
In Tomar, travelers have two hours of free time to explore the historic town center, visit local shops, and have lunch at their own expense. There is an optional visit to the Igreja de São João Batista, known for its historic architecture and quiet interiors. This stop provides a chance to relax and explore at a personal pace.
120 min
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
This brief 30-minute stop includes a guided visit to the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais in Tomar. Visitors view the church’s stone façade and detailed windows from outside while the guide shares information about its history and significance as the burial place of Templar masters.
30 min
Convento de Cristo
The final stop is the Convent of Christ, a 12th-century monastery and UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Knights Templar. Visitors explore the blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architecture, including cloisters, chapels, and the Manueline window. The guide explains the monastery’s role in Portuguese exploration and Templar history. This visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide next to the Equestrian Statue of Dom João I in Praça da Figueira, 1100-240 Lisbon.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Templar Tour of Convent of Christ, Almourol Castle & Tomar from Lisbon
by Cooltour Lisbon
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€134Overview
Portugal’s medieval history is visible at Almourol Castle, located on a small island in the Tagus River. This full-day bus tour from Lisbon begins with a boat ride to the castle, where visitors explore its 12th-century walls, towers, and battlements. The guide explains the castle’s role in Templar defense and its place in Portugal’s Reconquista history. The tour continues to Tomar, the former headquarters of the Knights Templar. Guests have about two hours to walk through the town’s historic center, visit local shops, and have lunch on their own. There is an optional visit to the Igreja de São João Batista, a church with notable architecture and peaceful interiors. Next, the group stops briefly at the Church of Santa Maria do Olival. The guide provides information about its architecture and importance as the burial site of Templar masters. The final visit is to the Convent of Christ, a 12th-century monastery and UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors explore its mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance styles, including cloisters, chapels, and the famous Manueline window. The guide shares details about the Templars’ history and the monastery’s significance in Portuguese exploration. This tour lasts about eight hours and includes entrance fees to Almourol Castle and the Convent of Christ (if selected), transport by air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Castelo de Almourol
The tour begins with a boat crossing of the Tagus River to Castelo de Almourol, a 12th-century fortress on a small island. Visitors walk through the castle’s walls, towers, and interior rooms while the guide explains its history and role in Templar defense during the Reconquista. Guests can climb the battlements for views of the river and surrounding countryside. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Tomar
In Tomar, travelers have two hours of free time to explore the historic town center, visit local shops, and have lunch at their own expense. There is an optional visit to the Igreja de São João Batista, known for its historic architecture and quiet interiors. This stop provides a chance to relax and explore at a personal pace.
120 min
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
This brief 30-minute stop includes a guided visit to the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais in Tomar. Visitors view the church’s stone façade and detailed windows from outside while the guide shares information about its history and significance as the burial place of Templar masters.
30 min
Convento de Cristo
The final stop is the Convent of Christ, a 12th-century monastery and UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Knights Templar. Visitors explore the blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architecture, including cloisters, chapels, and the Manueline window. The guide explains the monastery’s role in Portuguese exploration and Templar history. This visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide next to the Equestrian Statue of Dom João I in Praça da Figueira, 1100-240 Lisbon.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.