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5.0
2371 reviews

City Discovery Tomar: Knights Templar Day Trip

Alexandra - The storyteller
João - Authentic Local

Our locals for this tour

Alexandra, João & 4 other locals

Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Lisbon have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Tomar for a journey where Knights Templar takes front and center.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Lisbon

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Español • Português • Français • Deutsch

  • What's included

    Private Guide • Entrance costs • Car Transport • Driver • Guest Pick up

Here’s an overview of your tour

Done with Lisbon? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Lisbon on a private Knights Templar day trip to Tomar. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Lisbon to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!

Get ready because at Tomar you’ll see everything about Knights Templar! This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Tomar such as Castle and Convent of Christ, Almourol Castle, Church of Santa Maria do Olival, and many more incredible places that will offer a cultural contrast between Lisbon and Tomar.

By spending a day with a local, you’ll get authentic insights about Portugal. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities even if they are from the same country. But thanks to those differences, they make Portugal a beautiful cultural treasure!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Portugal, your Portugal!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

  • More about Portugal

    Give yourself the time to not only visit Lisbon by also visiting Tomar. Portugal is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Tomar
  • Knights Templar Discovery

    Your private day trip to Tomar will focus on Knights Templar. Discover more about this subject as it’s such an essential part of Tomar, from its history, insights, cultural highlights, and hidden gems
  • Gems of Tomar

    Check out Castle and Convent of Christ, Almourol Castle, Church of Santa Maria do Olival, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Tomar with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about
  • Cultural Contrasts

    Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Tomar, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Lisbon. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other
  • Local Knowledge

    To experience the best of Tomar, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Alexandra - The storyteller

    Alexandra

    The storyteller

    Alexandra
    4.4
    15 reviews
    I speak
    English • Français • Português
  • João - Authentic Local

    João

    Authentic Local

    João
    5.0
    271 reviews
    I speak
    English • Français • Español • Português
  • Luis - The Local Guide

    Luis

    The Local Guide

    Luis
    4.9
    428 reviews
    I speak
    Deutsch • Français • English
  • Luis - All over the country Professional Guide

    Luis

    All over the country Professional Guide

    Luis
    4.9
    24 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español
  • André - The All Around Guide

    André

    The All Around Guide

    André
    5.0
    25 reviews
    I speak
    English • Português
  • Sofia  - Concierge to Sintra & Portugal

    Sofia

    Concierge to Sintra & Portugal

    Sofia
    5.0
    188 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español • Português

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • Entrance costs
    • Car Transport
    • Driver
    • Guest Pick up
  • Not included

    • Lunch Costs (optional
    • on guest expenses)
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
2371 reviews
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    About local Sofia
    5.0

    You MUST Work with Sofia!!!

    "Sofia made our guided tour experience wonderful. She’s incredibly well-informed about Portuguese history and shared all manner of insider anecdotes which helped us better understand what we were seei...

  • William picture
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    About local João
    5.0

    Journey Through Templar History

    "My family recently had the pleasure of joining Joao on a tour to Tomar, and it was an absolute gem. As a reprieve from the bustling crowds of Lisbon, this excursion was a breath of fresh air. Joao’s ...

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    About local Luis
    4.0

    Tomar excursion

    "This tour was well worth the money. It was a full day for sure. Our guide Luis, was very knowledgeable about Tomar, the Knight Templars, the castles, the Convent of Christ, the aqueduct was amazing, ...

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Questions?

We are here to help!

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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Luis - The Local Guide
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João - Authentic Local

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Luis, Luis & 4 other locals

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