Knights Templar Tour to Tomar & Almourol Castle from Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
Knights Templar Tour to Tomar & Almourol Castle from Lisbon
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Step back in time and discover the history of the Knights Templar on a full-day excursion from Lisbon to Tomar. Join a small group and head to important sites of the Catholic religious-military order. Visit the Almourol Castle, the Convent of Christ, and the Church of Santa Maria do Olival and listen to the rich history of the area that stretches back as far as 1171.
- Learn about Portugal’s religious history in Tomar
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Convent of Christ
- All entrance tickets are included for your convenience
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 47 reviews
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Wesley_J, Jan 2026
Palvo did a great job. I would give him a 4.5 review. He just needs to explain things about the knights Templar more. It felt it was lacking. It was neat how he wanted us to go to a Medieval style restaurant. It was closed but not his fault. Overall good job.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Wesley,
Thank you for sharing your honest and helpful review!
We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Knights Templar Tour to Tomar and Almourol Castle and that Paulo made a positive impression overall. We truly appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the historical explanations about the Knights Templar—this is very valuable to us, and we will certainly take it into account to further improve the experience.
It’s great to know you appreciated the idea of visiting a medieval-style restaurant, and we’re sorry it was closed on the day, although we’re glad you understood that it was beyond the guide’s control.
Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you again on another journey through Portugal’s rich history!
Best regards,
Tricia_D, Oct 2025
What an amazing tour for history buffs and those that love old architecture. Our guide Roi Jesus was full of knowledge and the time flew by. Most of the city center of Tomas was closed due to the time of year, but it was nice to not have the crowds. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮_𝗗! 😊
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and high recommendation!
We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you found the Knights Templar Tour so amazing! It's
fantastic to know that as a history buff and lover of old architecture, you had such a
memorable experience exploring Tomar and Almourol Castle.
We're especially delighted that 𝗥𝗼𝗶 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 was so full of knowledge and made the time fly by
for you! His passion for Portuguese history and Templar heritage is truly contagious.
𝗥𝗼𝗶 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 to read your kind words!
We're glad you enjoyed the quieter atmosphere without the crowds - it really allows for a
more intimate and immersive experience of these incredible historical sites!
Your high recommendation means the world to us! We'd love to welcome you back anytime to
discover more of Portugal's fascinating history and architecture!
Thank you for choosing 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀!
Best regards,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 🌍✨
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Daniel_M, Oct 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and communicated well. I would recommend this excursion to those interested in Portuguese history.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹_𝗠! 😊
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending our Knights Templar Tour!
We're thrilled to hear that your guide was very knowledgeable and communicated so well with
you! Sharing Portugal's fascinating Templar history in an engaging and informative way is
exactly what we strive for.
It's wonderful to know that you would recommend this excursion to those interested in
Portuguese history - your recommendation means the world to us!
We hope you had an unforgettable experience exploring Tomar and Almourol Castle, and we'd
love to welcome you back anytime to discover more of Portugal's incredible historical
treasures!
Thank you for choosing 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀!
Best regards,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 🌍✨
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Darren_F, Aug 2025
Great day trip, good option from Lisbon.
The guide (Alex) was very good, friendly and knowledgeable. The convent was beautiful.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻_𝗙!😊
Thank you so much for your wonderful review titled "Great option for Templar and architecture fans"! We are absolutely thrilled that you had such a "great day trip" and found it a "good option from Lisbon."
We're delighted that you found our guide 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 to be "very good, friendly and knowledgeable." His expertise in Knights Templar history and his warm, approachable personality make him perfect for this fascinating historical journey through Tomar and Almourol.
We're especially pleased that you found the Convent of Christ "beautiful." This UNESCO World Heritage site truly is a masterpiece of Templar and Manueline architecture, and we're so glad you were able to appreciate its incredible historical significance and architectural splendor.
Your title perfectly captures what makes this tour so special - it really is an ideal experience for those passionate about Templar history and stunning architecture. The combination of the mystical Almourol Castle and the magnificent Convent of Christ creates an unforgettable journey through Portugal's medieval past.
𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄! Your recognition of his knowledge and friendly nature will mean everything to him.
Thank you for choosing 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 for your Templar adventure. We hope to welcome you back for more incredible historical journeys!
Best regards,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 🌍✨
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Susan_R, May 2025
First of all, Leo was amazing!! His knowledge of the history of Portugal and the knights Templar was amazing. He is a very very good story teller and made the entire trip so interesting! There was a boat ride to the castle, a visit to the Convent of Christ with the most awe inspiring chapel and grounds. This is a hidden gem. This tour is a must!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻_𝗥! 😊
The 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 team greatly appreciates your wonderful review about the Tomar, Almourol, and Knights Templar tour! 🤩
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you consider this a "wonderful stress-free tour." It is with great satisfaction that we read your praise for 𝗟𝗲𝗼! Knowing that his amazing knowledge of Portugal's history and the Knights Templar, combined with his very good storytelling, made the entire trip so interesting is a source of pride for our whole team.
We completely agree that the experience with the boat ride to the castle and the visit to the Convent of Christ, with its awe-inspiring chapel and grounds, are truly a "hidden gem" and a "must-do" tour!
Thank you so much for choosing 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 and for sharing such a positive experience!
We hope to welcome you back for more fascinating discoveries in Portugal.
Best regards,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 🌍✨
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Theresa_G, May 2025
Roy was very knowledgeable a great a wonderful tour guide who filled us with so much information throughout the tour. He treated us like family. I would highly recommend him.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮_𝗚! 😊
The 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 team truly appreciates your lovely feedback about the Tomar, Almourol & Knights Templar tour! 🤩
We’re delighted to know that 𝗥𝗼𝘆 was such an excellent and attentive guide, sharing so much valuable knowledge and information throughout the tour. We’re thrilled that you felt like part of the family—our goal is for every visitor to feel welcomed and special!
Your recommendation is very important to us and motivates us to continue providing memorable experiences.
Thank you so much for choosing 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 and for sharing your experience!
𝗥𝗼𝘆 and the entire team look forward to welcoming you again for more adventures across Portugal.
Best regards,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 🌍✨
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Rashi_G, Mar 2025
Daniel was so knowledgeable and helpful. This tour was lovely. Unfortunately we were not able to go into one of the castles due to weather but the rest of the tour made up for it! My only request would be to have a place for lunch ready instead of having us hunt one down. Other than that, this was a great tour!! Amazing day!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶_𝗚! 😊
The team at Tugatrips greatly appreciates your fantastic feedback! 🤩 We're truly delighted to know that you enjoyed our guided tour to Tomar, Almourol, and the Knights Templar!
We'll make sure to pass your positive words along to our guide 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹, who will certainly be thrilled to know that you found him "𝘀𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹". Daniel is dedicated to providing enriching and informative experiences, and your recognition means a lot to him and our entire team.
We're sorry that due to weather conditions it wasn't possible to visit one of the castles. Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, and our visitors' safety is always our priority. We're very pleased to know that despite this setback, you felt that "𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁"!
We appreciate your suggestion about having a place for lunch ready instead of having to hunt one down. This is a very valid and constructive observation that we'll take into consideration to improve our future tours. We're always looking for ways to make our visitors' experience more convenient and enjoyable.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 that it was "𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿" and an "𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆" is the highest compliment we can receive and motivates us to continue improving and providing memorable experiences.
Thank you so much for choosing Tugatrips and for sharing your experience with us! Daniel and the entire team hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future visit to discover more treasures of Portugal!
With warm regards,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 🌍✨
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Michael_S, Feb 2025
A great tour with alot of history to take in. Absolutely stunning castles and the Templar Church can not be described. No words can give it justice. The tour guide Hugo was absolutely fantastic. He went above and beyond all day long. Would recommend wearing good shoes or hiking shoe, some pathways are not paved. Keep in mind these structures were built nearly 1000 years ago.
You won't regret this tour...its a great value
Catherine_P, Apr 2024
Excellent day trip with beautiful castles. Guide, Diogo, was intelligent, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the Knights of Templar. He was a good driver too! Highly recommend this tour.
Casey_M, Feb 2024
Hugo was the most nicest, friendliest, most helpful guide. We loved the tour. He kept us safe, informed and entertained we loved his enthusiasm, and energy and love of being a tour guide. He was absolutely fantastic. We would do any tour with Hugo he was amazing
Sheryl_N, Feb 2024
Daniel was an excellent guide for this tour. His knowledge of the history of the Templars is amazing. Even when we would delve a little deeper with questions, he always knew the answer. The tour was absolutely fascinating and the castle and the Convent of Christ were a must see. Thanks for a terrific day!
chasted1, Nov 2023
The church in the convent. The whole day was perfect thanks to Diogo. Diogo went out of his way to make my day exceptional. Many photos and memories. Thank you Diogo you're the best
EDWIN_W, Oct 2023
We were the smallest group heading out to Tomar that morning and we totally enjoyed it!
The driver was friendly and informative, especially as we are fans of Templar history, and Almourol just stunning!
We had ample time to have lunch and shop for souvenirs at the town, though we wished the whole place would have been more "medieval" for atmosphere.
Highly recommend if you are a Templar enthusiast!
Leslie_O, Aug 2023
Daniel was an absolutely terrific guide. We had a tremendous day that was the highlight of our trip to Portugal.
Kathryn_S, Jun 2023
Castle Knights Templar
Magnificent
Our guide was terrific. He was knowledgeable and very personable.
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Patricia_M, May 2023
Gonzalo was very knowledgeable of the culture and history of the sites and very attentive!! He was fun and interacted well with the group! Highly recommend this tour and the fascinating piece of history!!
dragos_r, Mar 2023
Our guide , Henrique was wonderful and so knowledgeable, he made the trip a terrific experience. We loved all parts of it !
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