Tomar & Almourol
Tomar, PT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 7 to 8 hours
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Private deluxe transport
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Customizable tour options
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Expert multilingual guide
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Direct access to monuments
Explore the rich history of the Knights Templar in Tomar and Almourol, with a customizable private tour led by expert guides in multiple languages.
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Included
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Tour customizable by the client when possible -
Pick-up and drop-off at guest hotel or designated spot
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Water bottles
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Tour available in english, portuguese, french or spanish
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Private deluxe transportation with individual a\c
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Professional tour guide in and outside of monuments
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Direct access to monuments without waiting in line when authorized.
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Certified guide and transport complying with national tourism and health authorities regulations anti-covid19
Excluded
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Tickets for visiting monuments -
Meals (although lunch time is included)
Explore the rich history of the Knights Templar in Tomar and Almourol, with a customizable private tour led by expert guides in multiple languages.
Highlights
- Headquarters of the Order in Western Europe
- Castles in the water, stronghold points
- Visit to the Tomar Synagogue
- Gateway to Templar’s treasures
Meeting Point
Drop-off point, the same as pick-up or other places chosen by guest, if on the way back.
Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1269-133 Lisboa , Portugal
End Point
Drop-off point, the same as pick-up or other places chosen by guest, if on the way back.
Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1269-133 Lisboa , Portugal
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
Any relation with the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is not a coincidence. Plus the ground floor is not only used for pray, also serves as a gateway for templar’s treasures. This is the pantheon of templar’s grand masters as they rest buried inside the temple walls.
40 minutes
Convento de Cristo
Founded by templar’s this is the most important headquarters of the order in Western Europe. Why? Because, like no other, in this one, the knights created for the first time ever, the structure for the biggest commercial enterprise the world has ever seen. From this point on they would give birth to new secret organizations that still exist today, defining the goals for our everyday economy and political systems.
120 minutes
Admission Not Included
Castelo de Almourol
Castles in the water where unique stronghold points, or fortresses, against the Arabs or moors attacks. It was the time of the crusades, and decisive to protect the center north of Portugal, due to exist in it representations of holy grounds, like Jerusalem or Nazareth.
60 minutes
Admission Not Included
Synagogue of Tomar
We also visit the Tomar Synagogue and the Saint John the Baptist church
20 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The frequent use of sanitizing gel is strongly recommended
What our experts say
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Visit the nearby Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais. -
Try local cuisine at Taverna Antiqua nearby.
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Bring comfortable shoes for walking tours.
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Check opening hours for each monument.
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Consider visiting the Tomar Synagogue.
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