Convent of Christ Tour: Experience Templar History and Portuguese Heritage
4.9
54 Ratings
Tomar
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Petite stroll around the castle’s walls and gardens.
  • Supervised visit within the Christ’s Convent
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance tickets to the convent (6€ per adult and 3€ per child 12 years old and below)
Additional Information

This tour offers more than a mere visit to the city’s crested jewel, the Convent of Christ. It immerses you in the legendary Templar history that stretches back to the inception of Tomar and the Templar Knights. Over the years, this location has evolved into a living gallery of Portuguese history, being the stage where significant chapters of Portugal’s story were penned. As we flip through this vast historical volume, we encounter a diverse range of styles and designs cohabitating, rendering it the most outstanding exemplar of this scale globally. From the uniquely adorned panels of the Charole to the renowned window of Capitulo, or the architecture of the main cloister.

Location
Cafetaria do Castelo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Emmawilson2000
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent local guide David. 5 stars - David was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and without having this insight and information I would’ve missed so much on my trip to Tomar
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Kathryn_h
Apr 16, 2024
Tomar tour with local guide - David was a fantastic, local guide (actual Tomar resident) knowledgeable about the site and the community, very strong English, very small group.
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Peterji5223ri
Apr 15, 2024
Very impressive complex - A real experience. This massive complex was the HQ of the Portuguese Templars for many years and time and $$$ were lavished on it particularly in the 16thC. Currently being restored and almost devoid of any furnishings it is still a most impressive experience. An astonishing church, beautiful courtyards, cloisters, carvings. Take your time.
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Marcpx5565wx
Apr 12, 2024
Great Tour - I definitely made a great decision selecting Open Roads Portugal. I strongly recommend this tour. Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Great communications skills. Thank you David.
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12345677123
Mar 26, 2024
Top notch tour in Tomar - David gave us an excellent tour of the Convent of Christ. His deep knowledge was on display as he provided great details about the key rooms at areas at the Convent of Christ. My son declared it his favorite tour of the vacation!
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B6356adpatrician
Nov 19, 2023
Quickly Learn Many Historical Facts about Templars in Tomar - Sara was an excellent tour guide for visiting the Convent of Christ. She covered a lot of history quickly but her explanations were easy to follow. Sara shared the history of the templars and some interesting stories about the people that passed through the Convent of Christ. I learned many new historical facts on this tour. It is a very interesting place to visit. I recommend this tour and learning from someone local.
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Hikingdi
Oct 6, 2023
This is a "don't miss" tour! - This was definitely a "don't miss" tour. Our guide, Sara, made the tour and the history SO INTERESTING and humorous as well. It was thoroughly enjoyable and we learned so much. I'd highly recommend taking this tour if you're ever fortunate to spend some time in lovely Tomar.
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Lovefoodlovewine
Sep 13, 2023
David was a 5 star guide and teacher! - David's tour was fantastic. He brought Portugal's history to life. Our group really enjoyed his tour. Highly recommended.
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T4396bkdeborahh
Sep 11, 2023
Very enjoyable and informative tour - Matthew did a great job! He’s from Tomar and his pride in his town and region is apparent in his tour! Great knowledge of the history, with extra stories, humour and able to answer all the questions that he got. Not scripted- from the heart! Thank you.
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Melanie_t
Sep 11, 2023
I learned so much. It was... - I learned so much. It was very memorable! It was conducted at the right pace. The guide was very informative.
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