Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Day Private Tour from Lisbon
Overview
Do you like heritage? Does the mysticism of the Knights Templar interest you? Then take this private tour and get to know Tomar and Almourol, the 800-year-old seats of the Knights Templar in Portugal.
Totally hassle-free. Take benefit of our included pick-up and drop-off service and set off in a luxury SUV from anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area. Go at your own pace, but expect a long day of learning as you cross historic lands, see iconic monuments of Portuguese history, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn tales and even cruise a river to a medieval castle. Curious?
- Take the opportunity to visit The Convent of Christ, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Discover Tomar, home to Portugal's greatest Templar history.
- Discover two 800-year-old Templar castles and travel through history.
- Be dazzled by the views on a visit to Almourol Castle, built right on a riverbed.
- Learn and be inspired by centuries of history and world-class heritage.
What's Included
- Bottled water Throughout the tour
- Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
- Personal Injury Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Rainproof ponchos and sunscreen as needed
- Ticket for the boat trip to the Castle of Almourol
- Entrance ticket to the Knights Templar Interpretive Center
- WiFi on board
- Onboard mobile phone and tablet charging (USB-Micro; USB-C; and Lightning)
- Luxury vehicle (SUV/Sedan)
- Onboard amenities for the little ones, such as paper, drawings coloring pens, puzzle games and toys.
- Fuel, tolls and parking expenses
- Entrance ticket to the Convent of Christ
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area)
- Entrance ticket to the Castle of Almourol
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour's GHG generated emissions 100% offset (eco-Tour)
- Child and infant car seats if required
- First Aid Kit and Tour Guide with CPR and First Aid certification.
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
To meet your driver-guide look around for a curious and funny "a" which he/she will hold on his/her shirt, hat or eventually in his/her hand. If you're in a hotel, please wait in the hotel lobby. If you are staying in another type of accommodation, please wait by the main door at street level.
What To Expect
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Lisbon (pass by)
Convento de Cristo
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Tomar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tomar (pass by)
Castelo de Almourol
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Almourol (pass by)
Lisbon (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All the walks are relatively short and of easy-to-moderate physical demand. Participants do not need to have a high level of physical fitness.
- Expect a 8-10 hours journey, depending on the pace you want to go and the optional visits you make.
- Primarily, but not guaranteed, this tour takes place in a Volvo SUV or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
- For reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator, it reserves the right to alter or cancel any service without prior notice due to the impossibility of carrying it out. It further informs that in the event of impossibility of access, by road or on foot, to any site or impossibility of visit to any attraction listed in the itinerary, the customer will not be entitled to any refund.
- By booking this Activity: you acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken during the Activity; you consent that these may be published by the Tour Operator, either online or offline; and you agree to waive any rights of ownership or earnings at any time over these records. If you do not accept this, simply inform the Tour Guide on arrival at the start of the Activity.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.
- The Operator is licensed by the Portuguese Tourism Authority and complies with all legal health, safety and insurance regulations.
- It is mandatory to book 1 seat per child, regardless of age and even if it is mentioned that it is free.
- Not recommended for small children unused to travelling by car (up to 1H between stops, up to 10H for the day).
- All the highlights of this tour are easily accessible. However, there may be some attractions with more limited accessibility.
- Not allowed to travel with non-folding wheelchairs or strollers.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-385000P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water. Throughout the tour.
- Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
- Personal Injury Insurance.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Rainproof ponchos and sunscreen as needed.
- Ticket for the boat trip to the Castle of Almourol.
- Entrance ticket to the Knights Templar Interpretive Center.
- WiFi on board.
- Onboard mobile phone and tablet charging (USB-Micro; USB-C; and Lightning).
- Luxury vehicle (SUV/Sedan).
- Onboard amenities for the little ones, such as paper, drawings coloring pens, puzzle games and toys.
- Fuel, tolls and parking expenses.
- Entrance ticket to the Convent of Christ.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area).
- Entrance ticket to the Castle of Almourol.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Tour's GHG generated emissions 100% offset (eco-Tour).
- Child and infant car seats if required.
- First Aid Kit and Tour Guide with CPR and First Aid certification.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
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 2025There 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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Day Private Tour from Lisbon is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All the walks are relatively short and of easy-to-moderate physical demand. Participants do not need to have a high level of physical fitness.
- Expect a 8-10 hours journey, depending on the pace you want to go and the optional visits you make.
- Primarily, but not guaranteed, this tour takes place in a Volvo SUV or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
- For reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator, it reserves the right to alter or cancel any service without prior notice due to the impossibility of carrying it out. It further informs that in the event of impossibility of access, by road or on foot, to any site or impossibility of visit to any attraction listed in the itinerary, the customer will not be entitled to any refund.
- By booking this Activity: you acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken during the Activity; you consent that these may be published by the Tour Operator, either online or offline; and you agree to waive any rights of ownership or earnings at any time over these records. If you do not accept this, simply inform the Tour Guide on arrival at the start of the Activity.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Day Private Tour from Lisbon 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterThroughout the tour
- Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
- Personal Injury Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Rainproof ponchos and sunscreen as needed
- Ticket for the boat trip to the Castle of Almourol
- Entrance ticket to the Knights Templar Interpretive Center
- WiFi on board
- Onboard mobile phone and tablet charging (USB-Micro; USB-C; and Lightning)
- Luxury vehicle (SUV/Sedan)
- Onboard amenities for the little ones, such as paper, drawings coloring pens, puzzle games and toys.
- Fuel, tolls and parking expenses
- Entrance ticket to the Convent of Christ
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area)
- Entrance ticket to the Castle of Almourol
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour's GHG generated emissions 100% offset (eco-Tour)
- Child and infant car seats if required
- First Aid Kit and Tour Guide with CPR and First Aid certification.
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All the walks are relatively short and of easy-to-moderate physical demand. Participants do not need to have a high level of physical fitness.
- Expect a 8-10 hours journey, depending on the pace you want to go and the optional visits you make.
- Primarily, but not guaranteed, this tour takes place in a Volvo SUV or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
- For reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator, it reserves the right to alter or cancel any service without prior notice due to the impossibility of carrying it out. It further informs that in the event of impossibility of access, by road or on foot, to any site or impossibility of visit to any attraction listed in the itinerary, the customer will not be entitled to any refund.
- By booking this Activity: you acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken during the Activity; you consent that these may be published by the Tour Operator, either online or offline; and you agree to waive any rights of ownership or earnings at any time over these records. If you do not accept this, simply inform the Tour Guide on arrival at the start of the Activity.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.
- The Operator is licensed by the Portuguese Tourism Authority and complies with all legal health, safety and insurance regulations.
- It is mandatory to book 1 seat per child, regardless of age and even if it is mentioned that it is free.
- Not recommended for small children unused to travelling by car (up to 1H between stops, up to 10H for the day).
- All the highlights of this tour are easily accessible. However, there may be some attractions with more limited accessibility.
- Not allowed to travel with non-folding wheelchairs or strollers.
