Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon
At a glance
Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon is a 9h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by No Map Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $332.13 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pick up and drop off, Bottled water, Tickets Tomar + Batalha + Alcobaça Monasteries.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the Great World Heritage Monasteries of Portugal in a private tour from Lisbon. Enjoy a guided visit inside the Monastery of Alcobaça, the Monastery of Batalha and the Convent of Christ in Tomar . Find out, with your guide, the centuries-old link between the Knights Templar and the Kingdom of Portugal.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Tickets Tomar + Batalha + Alcobaça Monasteries
- Official guide (guided visit inside the monasteries)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour (just you and your guide)
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
You will visit the Monastery of Alcobaça, a 12th century Cister monastery, founded by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques. Here you will also hear the true tragic love story of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro while you admire their tombs.
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Stop 2 · 1h
This masterpiece of the Portuguese Gothic resulted from the fulfillment of a promise made by King João I in gratitude for the victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota against the kingdom of Castile (1385), which secured the throne and guaranteed the independence of Portugal.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Visit the Knights Templar headquarter in Portugal, the Convent of Christ in Tomar. Here you will discover the centuries-old link between the Knights Templar and the Kingdom of Portugal. Visit it's original round church (Charola), built at the end of the 12th century by the first great Master of the Templars.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food and Beverages not allowed on board (water ok)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $332.13 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pick up and drop off; Bottled water; Tickets Tomar + Batalha + Alcobaça Monasteries; Official guide (guided visit inside the monasteries); Air-conditioned vehicle; Private tour (just you and your guide).
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
