Visit to the convent of Christ and the Templar Castle of Tomar open Roads Portugal Open Roads Portugal

Visit to the Convent of Christ and the Templar Castle of Tomar

Tour Info

Much more than a simple, plain visit to the ex-libris of the city, the Convent of Christ, this tour guides you and involves you in the mythic Templar History that the teletransports you all the way to the beginning of Tomar’s history and the Templar Knights.

This place has become, throughout the decades, a live museum of Portuguese History having been in this exact same place where important portuguese history pages were written. Leafing through this immense book we will be get in touch with the most diverse styles and forms which coexist there, making it the greatest example of this magnitude in the world. From the Charole and its uniquely painted panels to the illustrious Capitulo window or the architecture of the main cloister

Includes

✔ Local Tour Guide.
✔ Entrance ticket to the Convent of Christ

Iteniary

What our travelers say

It was a great tour! Joao is perfect, great english, knowledge and ability to explain and answer questions. Moreover he is very smiling and pleasant. Do not miss the opportunity to get to know the beautifull city of Tomar and its history! Obrigado!

David knows his stuff and is very patient. You can tell that he really enjoys his local history. Thank you and obrigada. Até á próxima.

David was so knowledgeable and pleasant! Thank you for all your time and effort. Simply great! Two tours in two days.

Located a short distance outside of Lisbon, reachable by train or car, Tomar is historically significant to Portugal. David Sousa gave us a comprehensive tour of the town and the history. Don't miss the Convent of Christ home to the Knights Templar.

Our guide was Joao, who was prompt on time, knowledgeable. He gave us first historical background of Tomar before we started our walking tour. He took us to the spots and told details and also answered our questions well!

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