Private Tour: Unearth the History and Influence of Knights Templar in Tomar, Portugal

Uncover the captivating history and enduring impact of the Knights Templar in Tomar, Portugal. Embark on a private tour that delves into their significance in the past, present, and future, exploring Portugal’s role in their growth. Experience the tour with our company, offering comfort and complete flexibility.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelo de Almourol - We start our Templar Tour with a visit to the Castle of Almourol located on a small island already inhabited at the time of Roman occupation of the peninsula, later by the Templars, a small Castle built in the middle of the Tagus River, all for protection reasons of course.
  • Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais - Perhaps the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Compulsory insurance
  • Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pick up and drop off at the accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Museums and Monuments Tickets
Additional Information

Experience a glimpse of history as we dive deep into the significance of the Templars in Portugal - their past, present and potentially future roles on our Templar Tour. Grasp the significance of this notable religious faction in the future prospect of Portugal, and the importance of Portugal’s role in the expansion of the Order. Enjoy our company on this comfortable, completely adjustable tour.

Location
Castelo de Almourol
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elizabeth
Jan 4, 2025
Great Day! - High energy and knowledgeable, Joao covered a lot of ground in the Tomar area. He let us set our own pace at each stop and was very considerate. The aqueduct especially was a family favorite!
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Rita
Dec 30, 2024
A beautiful day exploring the Templar sites in Tomar and Almoural Castle with a private tour - Totally positive experience that fully met our expectations. Joan and 'was very good, explained and described the places visited with enthusiasm and expertise, and' was very attentive to our needs (comfortable parking, easy routes). The places seen are very interesting and suggestive. A comfortable car was used for our needs.
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Alexandercm7935qn
Dec 1, 2024
Fantastic tour - Well constructed tour telling the story of the templars. The tour guide, Joao, was really knowledgeable. As well as the sites, saw picturesque locations and had a very nice lunch as well. Would recommend. The monastery was stunning and probably the best thing in/around Lisbon.
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Evrklear
Nov 22, 2024
Phenomenal! - We had the most amazing experience with John and Kitzel tours. He was one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced with a family ranging from 3 to 70 years old and visiting 12+ countries. John is attentive, patient with kids, and mindful of limitations. Do not hesitate to book your tour with them!! We wish we had booked more excursions. His historical knowledge and ability to communicate in multiple languages is phenomenal.
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Narimanm119
Nov 20, 2024
Two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻 - Our guide Joao was very well informed & pleasant with excellent English. Sites were not crowded & quite impressive! Recommended restaurant was excellent for lunch!
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Thompso2
Nov 10, 2024
A great day in and around Tomar - We greatly enjoyed our Knights Templar tour with João. Even before the tour, he was very communicative and then arrived promptly to whisk us away from Lisbon for the day. In addition to showing us magnificent sites, he kept the discussion interesting, with everything from history to fiction and conspiracy theories. The pace was good, with enough time to enjoy each stop, plus a leisurely lunch at a tasty restaurant he suggested in Tomar. We wouldn't hesitate to book another tour with him the next time we're in Lisbon.
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Jeff_c
Oct 10, 2024
Templar Tour - Anastasia was a fmgreat guide and conveyed much of the history of the places we visited. The churches and castles were very interesting. The convent od Christ was the highlight and we also had a great lunch in Tomar. Highly recommended.
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Havingfun50
Oct 2, 2024
A wonderful experience!! - Joao (John) was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He clearly loves his job and sharing his knowledge with his clients. He is very accommodating and focused on what we wanted and needed. The tour was well organized and he was very aware of opening times, lunch closures, traffic patterns, etc. He selected a great place for lunch that met our needs for diet restrictions. The various monuments, monastery, churches, and other significant Knights Templar sites were exceptional and Joao's research and ability to discuss the history, various theories, how they relate to each other and the larger political events was very enlightening. He was especially engaging when he learned my husband was a Freemason and could share a lot of relevant information. Joao also enlightened us about the tile history and various tile production. He also spoke about other sights in Lisbon and various other bits to help us enjoy the rest of our stay. Highly recommend this tour and Joao.
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97lu_sc
Sep 29, 2024
Great - 5 stars - Best tour to date, the second with this company. I recommend 100%. Everything is perfect, our Guide João is a true Expert in the theme of Templars.
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Stephen_c
Sep 29, 2024
Who were the Knights Templar? - Our driver, John, was there on time to pick us up, and engaged us in lively conversation about the subject of the tour - The Knights Templar - and courted the idea of 'conspiracy theory or myth', of what the Holy Grail actually was. Is the Holy Grail a person or a thing - Hmmm? Who indeed was Mary Magdalene? Hs knowledge of the Templars was extensive and there was not much he did not have a response to in our questions. He drove with confidence and got us to the various locations safely and on time.
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