Almourol and Tomar Castle Private Tour: A Historic Journey Through The Route of the Knights Templar

Embark on a historic journey through the Route of the Knights Templar with a private tour of Almourol Castle and Tomar Castle. Enjoy guided visits, flexibility, and personalized assistance.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais - Explore the Church of Nossa Senhora dos Olivais, a significant Templar site in the city and the burial place of Dom Gualdim Pais.
  • Castelo de Tomar - Discover the Castle of Tomar, also known as the Templars Castle, perched atop a hill.
  • Convento de Cristo - Within the Templars Castle lies the Convent of Christ, a masterpiece of the Portuguese Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. Visit to admire its intricate details, including the Renaissance portal, the unique Manueline Window in the Chapter Hall, the architectural features of the Main Cloister, and areas linked to Templar rituals.
  • Janela do Capitulo - See the renowned Chapter Window inside the Convent of Christ, a pinnacle of Manueline Art, rich with references to Portugal’s discoveries and history.
  • Republic Square - Arrive in Tomar and get an overview of the city.
  • Castelo do Bode - Travel along the riverbanks and cross the Castelo do Bode Dam.
  • Constancia - Visit this picturesque village, once home to Luis de Camões, and enjoy panoramic views of the village and its rivers.
  • Castelo de Almourol - Explore Almourol Castle situated on an island in the Tagus River. Take a short cruise to the island and marvel at this stunning castle. On Mondays, when the castle is closed, the visit is replaced with a trip to the Mira Daire Natural Caves.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Private guided visits inside the monuments
  • Entrance tickets for the monuments
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Take pleasure in an exclusive expedition, inclusive of entrance tickets for all landmarks and individualized guided tours within each monument, provided by our competent tour guides.

  • Experience Almourol Castle and Tomar Castle - The Trail of the Knights Templar
  • Guided tours within the monuments and highlights
  • Unwind and take delight in a versatile private journey in a luxurious car solely for you, furnished with wifi and water
  • Comprehensive support from a professional guide who will continuously be at hand to cater to your needs
  • Distance yourself from buses and masses
  • This exclusive tour is adaptable and can be adjusted to your own rhythm
Location
Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
Avenida da Horta D'El Rei,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lori_s
Apr 29, 2024
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful excursion to Tomar sites with our private guide Simone. It was a great way to spend our first day in the Lisbon area. We always check Viator for places to visit in our free time.
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Gopackgogo
Apr 14, 2024
Tomar and Knights of Templar - We took a Van Go tour by private van with Miguel Alves on a Knights of Templar all day tour from Lisbon to Tomar, Constancia, and a few other places in that area of Portugal. Miguel’s English was superb and he knew so much about the history of the Knights Templar, their Temple, as well as the churches and castles in the area around Tomar. We learned so much from him and enjoyed going through the churches and castles and Templar Temple with him as he pointed out and explained things we would have missed. We had a great time. He recommended a great restaurant by the river in Tomar. My octopus was so tender and perfectly prepared. We also learned a lot about olives and wines in the region. This was a 5+ stars tour with an exceptional guide. It was exactly what we wanted to do and learn more about! I highly recommend Miguel and Van Go tours.
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Anne
Apr 14, 2023
Tour of Tomar and Almourol Castle - Excellent tour! Susanna was a wonderful tour. She was like having a good friend show us around Portugal. The sites that we saw were wonderful. There was plenty of time to see everything that we wanted to see and also have a very good lunch. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in Tomar and the Knights Templar. It is also just an excellent way to see other sites in Portugal outside of the larger cities.
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Paula_h
Oct 2, 2022
Great day! - Our guide, Susana, was fantastic! The sights were spectacular- and she was extremely knowledgeable concerning all aspects of the historical aspects. She accommodated All of our requests and was extremely flexible, personable and enjoyable to spend the day with.
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Elida_m
Aug 16, 2022
great trip - the guide was very knowledgeable, very nice and gave us great explanations, lunch at a medieval tavern was a plus.
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Rpascal5
Aug 8, 2022
Gems of Portugal - Great experience, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and share with us her love for Portugal. We were able to customize this private tour and it turned out to be one of the best days spent in Portugal. Amazing!
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Richard_h
May 3, 2022
Fantastic guide and experience - Susana was an exceptional guide. Her love of and knowledge of the region was wonderful. We experienced an entire day of information, laughter and local culture. At the end of the day it felt like we were leaving a new friend. We highly recommend the tour and Susana.
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Heather_c
Dec 30, 2021
Special tour guide and wonderful family experience. - This tour was a highlight of our trip to Lisbon. While the historic sites were incredible, our guide Susana was what made it special. She was very knowledgeable, gracious, quick to answer questions and accommodating of the needs of a diverse group (adults, teenagers and elderly parents with mobility challenges). She made sure that everyone in the group had a good time and got the most out of the experience. She offered ideas about places to explore in Lisbon and wonderful suggestions for restaurants. We had such a good time, we immediately booked a second tour with her. We are definitely going back and hope to book another tour with Susana.
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Navigate64223758898
Mar 25, 2019
Perfect Tour! - My husband and I had scheduled the Tomar tour for the day. Susana picked us up at our apartment and we were off. Susana was lovely - so informative and nice. Best part was that she really customized the tour to what we wanted to do. I mentioned that I had heard there were caves up by Tomar and she arranged to take us on a tour which my husband LOVED. I also mentioned that we had wanted to visit Fatima so she worked that in too! We enjoyed the tour (and Susana) so much that my husband booked her again for the following week to take he and a friend to Porto. 100% recommend - and ask for Susana if you can - she even sent me pictures of both trips which was very appreciated!!!
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Delyth_g
Oct 17, 2022
Great tour but make your own lunch arrangements - Paulo was very knowledgeable and provided a great day. Lunch booking at a restaurant serving heavy historic food a little odd given lunch not included but we skipped and found a great little cafe.
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