Knights Templar Tour: Explore Castles and History

Explore medieval castles, embark on a boat trip, and uncover Knights Templar history on this immersive small-group tour from Lisbon to Tomar.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelo de Almourol - Begin your incredible medieval adventure at Almourol Castle, a renowned symbol of Portugal and one of its most iconic ‘postcards.’ Perched 18 meters (60 feet) above sea level, this small granite island measures 310 meters (1,000 feet) in length and 75 meters (245 feet) in width, situated in the middle of the Tagus River.
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What's Included
  • Boat ride to Almourol Castle (weather permitting)
  • Entrance and guided visit to Convent of Christ and Almourol Castle
  • Professional guide
  • Meeting Point - 8:00 AM - Praça da Figueira
  • Local pastry tasting
  • Small-group tour (max 8 people)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Drop-off at Marquês de Pombal
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (including meals), unless specified
  • Hotel Pick-Up & Hotel Drop-Off
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips & Gratuities
Additional Information

We promise you a journey back in time, castles that were built by the legendary Knights Templar and then later used by the Knights of Christ, the guys that set up the Age of the Discoveries. At the first stop, there will be a short boat trip that will take the group to the island of the Almourol Castle, the most stunning medieval castle you can find in…

Location
Praça da Figueira
8:00 - Front of the Statue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elianesaad
Apr 2, 2025
Worth it. - That it is a great tour but you have to be prepared and able to walk in irregular places and climb lots of stairs. But it is great.
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Tammy_c
Apr 1, 2025
Knights Templar a must - Daniel was very informative and knowledgeable. A GREAT guide and I would book again if I knew he was guiding!!
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N7985dvjosephk
Mar 27, 2025
Fantastic day with a great guide - We had an absolutely brilliant day! Everything was perfectly timed and really effectively rearranged when the visit to the inside of Almoroul Castle had to be cancelled due to adverse weather. Our guide Leo was so knowledgeable and made the day an absolute delight. The places were incredibly interesting and the castle grounds were a particular highlight! Highly recommended 😊
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Irdowney
Mar 19, 2025
Great Day Trip - The tour was great. Saw and learned a lot. Hugo was an awesome guide - my favorite so far in Portugal. I’d recommend the tour to anyone interested in history.
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Steven_n
Mar 16, 2025
Good trip, good guide. My... - Good trip, good guide. My only criticism is that we had a lunch stop in Tomar before going back. I would have preferred just going back without the stop. I am not a lunch eater, and there was really nothing to do in Tomar for 90 minutes.
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Uoficindy
Mar 16, 2025
Great day in Tomar - Driver was friendly and Van was very clean. We left on time and got to our first stop. No fault of the driver but we could not take the boat to the castle due to the river being flooded but we got out and looked at it and he explained everything, the church was next and it was nice. The lady stop was the big castle in a Tomar. It was beautiful! He gave us time to explore the outside grounds and then he gave over an hour your inside, he did a great job and was fun and entertaining.
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Azdivers2
Mar 12, 2025
Great Day Trip from Lisbon - This was a great day trip from Lisbon! Our guide made the adjustments based on the weather on the fly and made it a wonderful experience for our group. Only down side was the river was flooding so we could not take the boats to the one castle , but that is just the nature being nature! Great knowledge from our guide and overall a great experience.
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Sharon1915
Mar 7, 2025
Tomar Day Trip - Amazing day. Leo was a superb guide and incredibly knowledgeable. I learnt so much about Portuguese history in a easy and fun way,
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Gerald_b
Feb 26, 2025
historical and entertaining! - We were picked up on time. Our guide Hugo M was polite, attentive to our needs and knowledgeable. He regaled us with pertinent and interesting information.
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Okanagan13
Feb 25, 2025
Amazing Tour! - This is an amazing tour! If you love history and want to learn more about the Knights Templar this is the tour for you. Our guide, Hugo M, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Portuguese history. Communication with staff was timely, friendly and informative. I highly recommend this tour with this tour company with this guide!
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From $127
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).