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Tomar, Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle

Name: Tomar, Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Trace the Knights Templar on a full-day escape from Lisbon to Tomar and Almourol. You'll explore the Convent of Christ and Santa Maria do Olival, then cross the Tagus by boat to an island castle.

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Full description

This full-day excursion follows the trail of the Knights Templar north of Lisbon, pairing two very different sites. In Tomar, the programme centres on the Convent of Christ, with admission included depending on the option chosen, and also takes in the Santa Maria do Olival church.

Almourol is reached by boat, a medieval fortress sitting on a small island in the Tagus. Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides who tie Templar history to Portuguese politics and wider events.

Departure is at 8:00 and the day runs around ten hours, with some walking and uneven ground at the monuments.

Almourol is reached by boat, a medieval fortress sitting on a small island in the Tagus. Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides who tie Templar history to Portuguese politics and wider events.

Departure is at 8:00 and the day runs around ten hours, with some walking and uneven ground at the monuments.

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Address

Rua da Betesga 3, 1100-090 Lisboa, Portugal · Lisboa

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Hours

Full-day tour, ~10 hours, with an 8:00 morning departure from Lisbon.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

10h

Best time

early morning or morning

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

check whether your chosen option includes Convent admission and hotel pickup, as both vary
bring your own lunch money, since meals and tips are not covered
wear sturdy shoes, as the castle and convent involve uneven surfaces and some mobility challenges were reported.

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Reviews

Templar sites and a knowledgeable guide impressed this traveler, although their partner faced some mobility challenges during the visits.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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