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Lisbon: Knights Templar Legacy and Tomar Tour

By Beyond Portugal
Free cancellation available
Price is P 17,552 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Skip the line access takes you straight into the myths and legends of the Templars in Portugal. Stories so intriguing that even the producers of The Curse of Oak Island came to Tomar in search of answers.

From underground tunnels and hidden symbols to tales of the Holy Grail, your expert local guide brings these mysteries to life at the Convento de Cristo, the medieval stronghold of the Knights Templar.

Explore the iconic Charola, the round Templar church. Admire Manueline stone carvings full of secret symbols, and walk through cloisters that whisper centuries of history. Visit Santa Maria do Olival, the burial site of Templar knights, and uncover connections that link Portugal to the wider mysteries of the Order.

End the day with a visit to the stunning Almourol Castle, rising from a small island in the Tagus River. One of the most emblematic and photogenic Templar fortresses in Portugal.

Activity location
  • Convent of Christ
    • Estrada do Convento
    • 2300-000, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
    • 185 Avenida da Liberdade
    • 1269-050, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Skip the Line: Templar Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 17,552.17 x 2 AdultsP 35,104.34
Total
Price is P 35,104.34
Until Mon, Jan 19

What's included, what's not

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    Complimentary bottled water is offered during the journey
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    Private transportation
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    A traditional sweet from Tomar will be offered during the visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Infant seats are available on request. Infant, child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. Please indicate child age at the time of booking
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-Line tickets with timed entry to the Convent of Christ and Almourol Castle. Santa Maria do Olival is free, no ticket needed.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips and gratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that there are uphill walks and steps required to visit both monuments. This experience may not be suitable for guests with significant mobility issues
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions, heart problems, or mobility issues.

Activity itinerary

Convent of Christ
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
At this point you will enjoy a guided visit where your guide will help you interpret this remarkable Portuguese monument, with constructions spanning the 12th to the 18th century, whose scale and complexity can be overwhelming without guidance, as you discover the lives, habits and traditions of the Knights Templar and how they transitioned into monastic life.
Santa Maria dos Olivais
  • 20m
Understand how this church is connected to the Templars, the very first structure they built upon arriving here, a place that played a key role in Portuguese history as it answered directly to the Vatican and the Pope, and that still today remains an active place of worship for the local community.
Tomar
  • 1h 30m
To complete the experience, you can enjoy some free time exploring the charming town of Tomar, or even have lunch in a local medieval-themed restaurant for a truly immersive journey into the past.
Almourol Castle
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
You’ll also visit the Castle of Almourol, a stunning and rare example of original 12th-century military architecture, standing on a small island in the Tagus River. A true frontier fortress of the time, it offers a unique chance to imagine the life of a medieval Templar knight.

Location

Activity location
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    Convent of Christ
    • Estrada do Convento
    • 2300-000, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
    • 185 Avenida da Liberdade
    • 1269-050, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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