Full-Day Templar Order Tour in Tomar with Convento de Cristo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Get to know the secrets of 7 Hills Park
• 02 See early medieval tombstones and a meditation well
• 03 Visit the church where John the Baptist was worshipped
• 04 Gain access to closed areas of a UNESCO monument
• 05 Learn the mystery of symbols inside the famous Charola church of Convento de Cristo

Join this full-day tour to explore the legacy of the Order of the Templars in Tomar. Discover the secrets of this mythical organisation, later continued in Portugal under the name of the "Order of Christ," as you visit the mysterious 7 Hills Park, hear stories about the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais, and walk through the ancient streets of the medieval city. The experience also reveals the hidden symbolism and spiritual heritage linked to the Convento de Cristo and its surroundings.

Listen to stories about the underground galleries connecting the citadel and the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais, where the Grand Masters of the Order of the Templars are buried.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Lisbon, Tomar

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Secrets of the Templar Order in Tomar

• Get to know the secrets of the "7 Hills Park," which adjoins the mighty walls of the majestic citadel of the Order, Convento de Cristo.
• See a meditation well hidden in the relict forest.
• Look at the early medieval tombstones decorated with magical symbols.
• Listen to stories about the underground galleries connecting the citadel and the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais, where the Grand Masters of the Order of the Templars are buried.
• Find out what stood on the site before the citadel was erected.
• Walk through the ancient streets of the cosy medieval city and look into the church where the Templars worshipped John the Baptist, and of course try real monastic dishes in a medieval tavern.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• PhD historian of religion and official UNESCO monument consultant

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Tickets to museums

Know before you go

• Please let us know if you have any special or custom requests.
• Much more is waiting for you on our Secrets of Templar Order tour. This is a full-day tour with a PhD historian.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lisbon, Portugal

Tour start

2300 Tomar, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.