Tour of the Knights Templar's of Tomar
At a glance
Tour of the Knights Templar's of Tomar is a 9h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Kitzel Tours Portugal. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $154.61 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Compulsory insurance.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 152 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
With a guide visiting each place a revival of the past trying to understand the past, present and who knows even future importance of the Templar's in Portugal, from it on our Templar Tour.
Also understand the importance of this important religious Order in the future Country Portugal and also the importance that Portugal had for the growth of the Order.
Carried out in our company, on our tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Compulsory insurance
- Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at the accommodation
Not included
- Lunch
- Tickets for museums
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
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.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Perhaps the first seat of the Order of the Temple, a transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic, on the facade a large rosette with the mark of the Knights templar, the Signum Salomonis. In this church the funerary monuments of Guladim Pais, founder of the city, and other Grand Masters of the Order, a Church that seems smaller than in reality is once it is buried two meters below the ground.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Known internationally as the city of the Templars, in Tomar we will find testimonies of its influence, namely the Mata dos Sete Montes where according to tradition initiated rituals, and templar marks throughout the city which demonstrates the importance and pride of this city for this fantastic military order.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Portugal was for centuries the European oasis of peaceful cohabitation between Christians, Muslims and Jews, the Tomar Synagogue, founded in the mid-19th century. XV, right in the center of the city, is the pretext for a review of this excellent relationship
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Stop 5 · 1h
Then we continue our Templar Tour towards Tomar beginning the visit to the Templar Castle / Convent of Christ was the seat of the Order of the Temple until 1314, and the Order of Christ, from 1357. From the castle (1160) is part of the octagonal tray (late 12th century), Romanesque sanctuary of oriental influence.
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Stop 6 · 30m
Tomar Castle
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Stop 7 · 20m
But before returning to Lisbon, we visited an aqueduct that supplied water to the castle / Convent of Christ, located 6 kms from Tomar, the Pegões Aqueduct is an excellent architectural work of the 16th century.
Meeting point
Pick up and drop off at the hotel, apartment, Porto de Cruzeiros.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Tour of the Knights Templar's of Tomar take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $154.61 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?
Private transportation; WiFi on board; Compulsory insurance; Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments; Air-conditioned vehicle; Pick up and drop off at the accommodation.
Where does it start?
Pick up and drop off at the hotel, apartment, Porto de Cruzeiros.
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 Russian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 152 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
