Knight Templar's order in Portugal - private tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Sintra, Portugal

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

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
All Vehicle Expenses
Insurances and Tourism Legal License
Guided Tour

Lunch
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Castelo de Almourol

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Convento de Cristo

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Aqueduto dos Pegoes

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 14 reviews

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Fantastic trip

JUSTIN_O, Dec 2025

A fantastic trip with a knowledgeable guide José. He was incredibly knowledgeable in the Portuguese history, The Knights Templar order, Gastronomy, and the local areas toured. But also, kind humble and helpful to others encountered along the way. I happened to visit during the strike of the Services department of the museums and monuments of Portugal. Which resulted in the Convent of Christ being closed which wasn’t anything José could do to prevent. However he did everything within his power to make up for this setback in the tour and I commend him for trying to help me have the best experience possible. I look forward to a return visit to Portugal and to taking this trip or a similar one again in the future.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

If there is one tour that is steeped in history and mysterious events, this is it. And José, who is also passionate about the Knights Templar, is the ideal guide for this tour. Despite the strike at the Convent of Christ in Tomar, the fact that Tomar is located in an area of Portugal where there are other historic towns allows us to find alternative places to visit. We are very happy that you enjoyed the tour and all the history shared by José.

Almourol-Tomar, and the...

m1819rachel, Sep 2025

Almourol-Tomar, and the Templars were wonderful to experience. Jose’s knowledge of the history made the tour even more memorable. The convent was so unique and outstanding and it was a spectacular experience. Jose was professional and an excellent tour guide and teacher.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hello! Thank you for writing this feedback on the Almourol-Tomar tour you had with José. The Templars are such a unique topic in Portugal's history, and we're pleased that José was able to share his huge knowledge about them with you. The Convent of Christ is indeed a must-do when you go to Tomar, not only because of its history, but also because of its beautiful architecture. It's heartwarming to see such sweet words about our guide, we assure that he will know about them. We would love to welcome you again on your next visit to Portugal. Kind regards.

It was a great day full...

Olga_S, Jun 2025

It was a great day full of history and beautiful places linked to the Knights Templar. I learned a lot, and everything was easy to understand. Bruno was a wonderful guide, kind, helpful, and proud to share stories about Portugal. One of the best moments was visiting Castelo de Almourol. It’s on a quiet island, and you take a small boat to get there. The view from the top was stunning, with storks flying above and kayaks on the river. Very peaceful. Another unforgettable stop was the Convento de Cristo in Tomar. The main altar is incredible, full of detail and surrounded by powerful wall paintings. I also had the tastiest, freshest fish for lunch. A perfect day, highly recommended!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Olga! Thank you so much for your review! The Knights Templar's order in Portugal is a great tour for people who are interested in this order's History, being that they have such a big presence in Portuguese History. We will pass the message on to Bruno about how much you enjoyed your tour with him. We'd also be happy to host you again if you return to Portugal, so feel free to contact us! Kind regards

Wonderful tour

irene_c, Mar 2025

Excellent experience! Jose, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative about the history of Portugal. Beautiful city of Tomar along with an in-depth explanation of the Templars. Jose was a great tour guide!

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi Irene! We appreciate your feedback on the tour you had with José in Tomar. We're glad you loved the explanations you heard about the Templars and Portugal from our knowledgeable tour guide José. Portugal Unknown Tours would love to welcome you again on your next trip to Portugal. Kind regards.

It's all about Bruno

Michael_S, May 2022

Bruno was an amazing tour guide. Not only did he take us to some amazing castles, but he expertly weaved in the story of the Templar Knights to each place we saw. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and how different events are related. He also ensured that we were comfortable at all times. Each place we visited had something unique about it. The quiet solitude of Santarem, the castle in the middle of the river, Almourol, and finally the first castle built by the Templars, the Castle of Tomar. Each one of them had significant historical importance in the story of Portugal and the Templar Knights. This is a tour I would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, May 2022

Amazing review!!! TOP TOP We are sure Bruno will appreciate your words and feedback. Thank you so much for taking such an interest in history and our country. Best Regards