Templar River: Tomar and Almourol Private Tour

Lisbon, Portugal

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the metropolitan bustle of Lisbon and delve into the historic legacy of Tomar and Almourol on a private day trip that takes care of logistics so you don't have to. Ideal for history enthusiasts, this tour reveals the UNESCO-listed Castle of Tomar and Convent of Christ, and the ancient monuments of Tomar, home to Portugal’s oldest synagogue. Take a boat to Almourol Castle island and see, too, the Ribatejo plains and Santarém during a scenic drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon are included.

This private tour promises undivided attention from your guide
Explore the historic town of Tomar, home to Portugal's oldest synagogue
Take a boat to Almourol Castle island for an alternative perspective
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included so you don't need to find a meeting point

What's Included

Live commentary on board
Local guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address. Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Your excursion begins with pickup from your Lisbon accommodation, where you’ll board a private, air-conditioned vehicle and greet your guide. During the 1-hour journey to Tomar, your guide brings the history of the Order of the Knights Templar to life.

Your first stops are the Castle of Templar and the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ, the medieval headquarters of the Knights Templar. From the hilltop perch of the convent, you’ll descend to historic Old Town of Tomar, where you’ll visit the oldest synagogue in Portugal.

Following free time in which to purchase lunch at your own expense, you’ll proceed to Constância, which plays host to the former home of renowned Portuguese poet, Luis de Camões.

Absorb panoramic views of the Zêzere and Tejo rivers and then enjoy a short boat ride on the Tagus River to Almourol Castle island, where you’ll have more free time to explore.

Your tour culminates by following a route that traverses the Ribatejo plains and passes Santarém, replete with Gothic architecture. Your tour concludes with drop-off at your Lisbon accommodation.

Lisbon (Pass By)

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castelo de Tomar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Convento de Cristo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tomar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Constancia (Pass By)

Castelo de Almourol

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lisbon District (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

based on 8 reviews

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Great knight Templar tour

Gus, Jun 2025

João was very well-versed in the history of the Knights Templar’s. We felt p very comfortable throughout the trip never hurried. He was very professional, but yet friendly The local restaurant that Joao chose was excellent, with tupical local food. Definitely a five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.

Joseph and Phillip were great tour guides and we enjoyed our time spent with them . A wonderful day.

WILLIAM_M, Apr 2024

Almoural castle was really nice and peaceful . Boat ride was very nice as well. Very enjoyable! Joseph and Phillip were excellent.

If you live history, book this tour!

Manuel_N, Mar 2024

This was a fantastic tour. Despite the rain, I would not have missed a minute of it. Juoo was a personable and very knowledgeable guide. I absolutely recommend this tour.

Great Tour!

Jonathan_H, Nov 2022

My wife and I along with friends took the private tour with Joao who was extremely knowledgeable and shared a great deal of history around the Knights Templar and the Order of Christ as we toured Almourol and Tomar. Great tour and would definitely recommend.

Tomar and more

CJ_K, Feb 2020

What an amazing adventure. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared great insight and kept checking to make sure she was meeting our needs. She booked us at a great place for lunch in Tomar. All around highly recommend!

Highlight of our trip. Pedro was...

Judith W, Jan 2018

Highlight of our trip. Pedro was knowledgeable and personable tailoring the tour to our interests. Ask for Pedro. His knowledge of Templar and European history makes the day pass so quickly.