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The 15 Best Tomar and Templar Day Trips from Lisbon

25 tours  ·  from $70

The best tomar and templar day trips from lisbon fill up long before you land. Below are the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ once you are on the ground.

Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon - The Convent of Christ is the main architectural prize
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Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

1.Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Travel from Lisbon in an air-conditioned minivan to Almourol Castle, reached by boat across the Tagus, then continue to Tomar for the Convent of Christ and Santa Maria do Olival. Guides such as Leo, Rui, Ines, and Hugo bring the Knights Templar story to life. Lunch is independent.

“Such a good tour and our tour guide, Leo, made it fun and interesting. Leo was a wealth of information about the construction of the castle and convent and history of the Knights Templar. The convent is beautiful and I also enjoyed having time to walk around the town of Tomar.”

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From Lisbon: Knights Templar Day Tour in Tomar - Leaving Lisbon in a minivan of eight
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From Lisbon: Knights Templar Day Tour in Tomar

2.Knights Templar Day Tour in Tomar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 465 reviews · from $113

Travel from Lisbon in a small minivan with a guide such as Rui, Hugo, Leo, or Daniel. Visit Almourol Castle by boat, walk through Tomar, see Santa Maria do Olival, and tour the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ. Lunch is on your own.

“We had a fabulous day! Our guide was top notch. Even while on freeway travel between locations he told us about places along the way, pointing out cork trees and their importance and history. Very knowledgeable on the Templars. So pleasant and accommodating for all that ended up in our group. It was diverse travelers When we couldn’t take the boat trip to the castle due to flooding he still told us all about its history and stories. I can’t recall a question he couldn’t answer. It was great!”

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Tour of the Knights Templar's of Tomar in Private Tour - Leaving Lisbon in a private car
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Tour of the Knights Templar’s of Tomar in Private Tour

3.Tour of the Knights Templar’s of Tomar in Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Lisbon with João or Anastasia to Almourol, Tomar, and the Convent of Christ. This private, nine-hour tour combines Templar castles, churches, a synagogue, an aqueduct, and local history, with hotel pickup, private transport, and flexible pacing.

“This is a must for people who are interested in the Knights of Templar in Portugal. You will visit a beautiful fortress, see a church with hidden symbols, go to the town of Tomar and the highlight is the Convent. Anastacia is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. She can answer all your questions and makes sure you are comfortable all day long. She knows where to stop for breaks and where to eat. The car is comfortable as well. This was the highlight of our trip.”

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Lisbon: Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Tour - Leaving Lisbon for Almourol
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Lisbon: Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Tour

4.Tomar and Almourol Knights Templar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · from $110

Travel from Lisbon in a small, air-conditioned minivan to Almourol Castle, Tomar, Santa Maria do Olival, and the Convent of Christ. Guides such as Hugo, Rodrigo, Ricardo, and Henrique explain the Templars’ role in Portugal. Expect about eight hours, walking, and no included meal.

“We spent the day with Ana. She was great! We learned so much and saw parts of Portugal that we wouldn’t even of thought of. We would highly recommend this day trip!”

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Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour - Nazaré, cliffs, fishing culture, and huge waves
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Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour

5.Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Lisbon, Sintra, or Cascais with a private English-speaking guide such as João, Gui, Keith, or Miguel. Visit Tomar’s Convent of Christ, Nazaré’s wave-viewing cliffs, and Óbidos’s medieval lanes in one long, flexible day. Lunch and monument admission cost extra.

“Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, clear speaking English guide. Would book another trip if we were not leaving tomorrow.”

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Tomar: Knight's Templar Castle and Convent of Christ Tour - Starting at the castle and convent
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Tomar: Knight’s Templar Castle and Convent of Christ Tour

6.Knight’s Templar Castle and Convent of Christ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $70Best value

Meet your guide at Tomar’s Convent of Christ for a two-hour private or small-group visit. Explore the Templar stronghold, Charola, cloisters, and Chapter House window with guides such as Renato, Ana Carolina Freire, Sara, or Xavier. Entrance tickets cost extra.

“Sara was an excellent guide. She made the Tour very lively and interaktive. One fehlt that She Lobes her country, history and bworing with people. Well Döner! In ca only recommend the Tour with her. The two hours did Not feel long at All.”

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From Lisbon: Tomar, Christ Convent & Almourol Castle Tour - The boat ride to Almourol Castle
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From Lisbon: Tomar, Christ Convent & Almourol Castle Tour

7.Tomar, Christ Convent & Almourol Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $94

Travel from Lisbon in a small group or private van to island-bound Almourol Castle, medieval Tomar, Santa Maria dos Olivais, and the Convent of Christ. Guides such as Oriana and João explain the Templars, Portugal’s founding, and the Order of Christ. Lunch is independent, and comfortable shoes are essential.

“We really enjoyed our tour. We were a little disappointed that we couldn't see the Almoural due to the water levels but the tour at the Christ Convent more than made up for it. The town of Tomar was delightful as well. It was a perfect day for a tour.”

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Lisbon to Porto with stop Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Tomar-Nazaré-Óbidos - Óbidos: the strongest opening stop
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Lisbon to Porto with stop Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Tomar-Nazaré-Óbidos

8.Lisbon to Porto with stop Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Tomar-Nazaré-Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $217

Travel from Lisbon to Porto in a private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver. Choose your stops from Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Coimbra, Tomar, and Aveiro. Expect free time to explore, with guides such as Mario, Luis, Vasco Praça, and Jose Da Silva sometimes adding useful local context.

“Obidos was fabulous! Cherry liqueur in the chocolate cups are a must. Luis was wonderful. He was so kind and helpful. His knowledge of all the towns was incredible.”

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Private Day tour with private Guide - Tomar and the Knights of Templar history - Tomar’s synagogue and the town center
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Private Day tour with private Guide – Tomar and the Knights of Templar history

9.Private Day tour with private Guide – Tomar and the Knights of Templar history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $194

Travel from Lisbon to Tomar and Almourol with a private guide such as Sónia, Pedro, Andre, or Miguel. Visit the Convent of Christ, island castle, synagogue, and Tomar’s old center. Expect a full 8 to 10 hours, flexible pacing, lunch at your own cost, and entrance fees not included.

“We had a great tour with Sónia. She had an extremely vast knowledge of the history of the Knights Templer, and historic buildings in Tomar. Sónia was even able to find a good local vegetarian restaurant for us. Sónia kept us captivated, as she excels at telling the narrative. We highly recommend, and would book with this company again.”

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Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon - Tomar and the Knights Templar’s round church
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Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon

10.Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça Monasteries Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $107

Spend about nine hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle visiting Alcobaça, Batalha, and Tomar. See royal tombs, Gothic stonework, and the Knights Templar’s round church. Sandra is one guide praised for her clear English, humor, flexibility, and strong knowledge of Portuguese history.

“We had a great time on this trip. Our guide Sandra spoke excellent English, was knowledgeable, engaging and funny. She accommodated our request for a specific lunch stop while we’re in Tomar. All the stops were beautiful, and having a guide really helped uRead more”

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Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and Constância - Almourol Castle and the boat across the Tagus
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Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and Constância

11.Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and Constância

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $474

Travel from Lisbon in an air-conditioned minivan with a private guide and up to seven companions. Visit Almourol Castle, Constância, Tomar, Santa Maria dos Olivais, and the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ. Miguel and Leo may guide the day, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese offered year-round.

“Miguel and Leo were great tour guides for this trip back in time to the days of the Knights Templar. Leo was new, so Miguel joined along to make sure the tour went without a hitch. However, Leo is very well versed in the history of this time Read more”

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From Lisbon: Tomar Templar Full-Day Private Tour - The Convent of Christ is the main event
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From Lisbon: Tomar Templar Full-Day Private Tour

12.Tomar Templar Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Lisbon with a private guide to Tomar’s Convent of Christ, Templar churches, and Almourol Castle in the Tagus River. You get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a flexible route, and guides in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Lunch is extra.

“Fabulous day out exploring Knights Templar sites and learning about both the history of the Templars and Portugal in general. The day was well paced and our guide Gustav was really knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was taken in a medieval restaurant which was great. Thanks Gustav for a memorable trip”

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Fatima and Tomar Private tour from Lisbon - A short walk through Tomar’s Republic Square
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Fatima and Tomar Private tour from Lisbon

13.Fatima and Tomar Private tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $454

Travel from Lisbon to Fatima and Tomar in a private, air-conditioned car or minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide. Explore Fatima’s Basilica, the Convent of Christ, and Tomar’s old center. Guides such as Paulo and Jorge add history, local context, and flexible help along the way.

“Paulo was wonderful and so knowledgeable- we fell like he is now a dear family friend. We visited Tomar - had lunch at a local rest and the. Off to Fatima where we had a great experience as Paulo knows so many people!”

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From Lisbon: Medieval Tour, Batalha, Tomar, Alcobaça, Óbidos - The Mercedes Vito ride and the long first leg
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From Lisbon: Medieval Tour, Batalha, Tomar, Alcobaça, Óbidos

14.Medieval Tour, Batalha, Tomar, Alcobaça, Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews

Travel from Lisbon in a Mercedes Vito with guide Hugo to four medieval highlights: the Templar Convent of Christ, Batalha and Alcobaça monasteries, and walled Óbidos. Expect about 10 hours, moderate walking, free hotel pickup, and time for lunch and ginjinha. Monument tickets cost extra.

“This tour was fantastic our guide Hugo was very knowledgeable about the history of each site and gave us time to take pictures and absorb our surroundings. Hugo is a wonderful guide and the transportation was very comfortable, my husband and I highly recommend this tour package. Thank you Hugo!!”

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Tomar and Almourol Castle Private Tour from Lisbon - A closer look at Tomar’s town center
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Tomar and Almourol Castle Private Tour from Lisbon

15.Tomar and Almourol Castle Private Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $288

Spend about 10 hours tracing Templar history from Lisbon to Tomar and Almourol Castle. A private guide leads you through the Convent of Christ, Tomar’s old center, Constância, and a short boat ride to Almourol. Pickup, tickets, transport, Wi-Fi, and guided visits are included.

“This tour was a highlight of our trip to Lisbon. While the historic sites were incredible, our guide Susana was what made it special. She was very knowledgeable, gracious, quick to answer questions and accommodating of the needs of a diverse group (adults, teenagers and elderly parents with mobility challenges). She made sure that everyone in the group had a good time and got the most out of the experience. She offered ideas about places to explore in Lisbon and wonderful suggestions for restaurants. We had such a good time, we immediately booked a second tour with her. We are definitely going back and hope to book another tour with…”

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