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Private Tour Templar Knights: Castle DE Tomar and Almourol

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City of Tomar and river Nabão
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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Explore efficiently and stress-free: Discover the secrets of getting the most out of a single day, without wasting time on public transport or the hustle of renting a car.

Limited and intimate group: We guarantee a maximum of eight passengers per route, ensuring the proximity and flexibility that a large group does not allow.

The true Templar capital: Time travel in Tomar, the former seat of the Order of Templars and the Order of Christ, considered the heart of the medieval world on the Iberian Peninsula.

Experience the fascinating life of men who were both monks, warriors and knights, and their crucial role from the foundation of Portugal to the Age of Discoveries.

Light and human narrative: Forget the decorated speeches, obscure political data or exhaustive accumulation of dates. Our focus is to share the essence of heritage and the beauty of the natural surroundings through a fluent and authentic conversation.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Take and drop at the hotel
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
  • Entrance/admission - Convent of Christ
  • Guided tour inside monuments and buildings
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Meeting and Pickup

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Find us at your hotel, apartment or other address you indicate, we will be with a white Fiat cart.

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Convento de Cristo

The Convent of Christ, in Tomar, belonged to the Order of the Templars. Founded in 1162 by the Grand Master of the Templars, Don Gualdim Pais the Convent of Christ still preserves memories of these monks knights and of the heirs of their position, the Order of Christ, which made this building their headquarters. World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Aqueduto dos Pegoes

It is one of the largest and most imposing Portuguese aqueducts and the connection between both monuments is indispensable, since the construction in the 16th and 17th centuries, with about 6 kilometers, was built with the aim OF making the supply OF water to the Convent. Over the centuries the lagars had several owners, but they always retained the original trace. At the top OF the abbey DA the tower DE access, we can see grave DA the cross of gold DE m of Christ and the first sketches of the project, which date back to the 16th century and were in charge DE Filippo Terzi, also master of the works of the Convent of Christ.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tomar

City founded by Gualdim Pais, Templar master, in 1160. There will be a short walk around the city.There will be a stop for lunch at this location.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista

Located in the center of the city of Tomar, the Church of St. John the Baptist was originally built in the 17th century. XV, but rebuilt in the 19th century. XVI. In 1520, King D. Manuel elevated the Church to the Collegiate, thus assembling to integrate the chapels of the royal patron.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

The primitive church dates back to the twelfth century, under the command of D. Gualdim Pais, master of the Order of the Templars, to serve as a burial ground for the Freires. The present church corresponds to the XIII century, to the reign of D. Afonso III, instituted like the most emblematic work of the national Gothic architecture. His planimetric model served as an example for other religious temples, both cathedral and conventual from north to south.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Castelo de Almourol

The castle of Almourol, located on a small island that was already inhabited at the time of the Roman occupation of the peninsula, from the 8th century, was occupied by the Muslims, who will have conquered it to the Visigoths. In the context of the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, Almourol was conquered by D. Afonso Henriques in 1129, who gave it to the Order of the Temple.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • This itinerary includes a small walk of about 35 min. People with heart or mobility problems may have some difficulty during the journey.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Templar Knights: Castle DE Tomar and Almourol?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Templar Knights: Castle DE Tomar and Almourol?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Take and drop at the hotel.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van.
  • Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Entrance/admission - Convent of Christ.
  • Guided tour inside monuments and buildings.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Tour Templar Knights: Castle DE Tomar and Almourol is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • This itinerary includes a small walk of about 35 min. People with heart or mobility problems may have some difficulty during the journey.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour Templar Knights: Castle DE Tomar and Almourol will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Take and drop at the hotel
  • WiFi on board
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van
  • Local Guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance/admission - Convent of Christ
  • Guided tour inside monuments and buildings

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • This itinerary includes a small walk of about 35 min. People with heart or mobility problems may have some difficulty during the journey.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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