Convent of Christ: The Legacy of the Templars (Half-day tour)
Tomar (Portugal) - by Historyteller
€45.00€39.00
Duration ¦ 3h 30min
Unravel the mysteries of the Knights Templar in this Castle of Tomar & Convent of Christ Tour.
Delve into centuries of history at the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This architectural marvel seamlessly blends Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles, showcasing its rich Templar origins, its pivotal role in the Age of Discoveries, and the evolution of Portuguese identity.
Our immersive tour of the Convent of Christ will lead you through:
The Charola (Templar Round Church): Step into the secretive 12th-century unique church of the Templars.
The Castle Walls & Keep: Explore the ancient defenses of this original Templar fortress, one of the oldest in Portugal.
Gothic Church & Manueline Nave: Witness stunning architectural transitions, from early Gothic additions to the exuberant Manueline artistry celebrating Portugal’s maritime golden age.
The Cloisters: Wander through Renaissance masterpieces like the Main Cloister and earlier Gothic cloisters, showcasing the convent’s multi-century evolution.
Iconic Manueline Window: Marvel at this unique window with a display of sculpted ropes and nautical elements, celebrating Portugal’s powerful maritime legacy.
Later Dynastic Additions: Explore areas reflecting the Spanish influence during the Philippine Dynasty, showcasing later architectural interventions and the convent’s continued evolution.
Price is per person, the group max is 15 people with minimum of 2 participants per booking.
Price for groups:
1-3 people - 39€ p/person
4-6 people - 34€ p/person
7-9 people - 29€ p/person
10-15 - 26€ p/person
The tour provider will confirm the exact time and meeting point by email after the pre-book has been made.
If you are a group there is no need to have more then one bookings just indicate the number of people.
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The tickets to the Convent are not included in the tour final cost. Tickets must be bought at the Convent entrance during the tour.
The meeting point is at “Cafetaria do Castelo” (Coffee shop near the Convent of Tomar)
The tour may present mobility challenges for visitors using wheelchairs or with other physical disabilities, and potentially navigational difficulties for those with visual impairments.
Comfortable walking shoes, water, and snacks. If you’re booking this tour during the summer months, it is strongly advised to also bring a hat and sun cream.
The tour is approximately 3h30min
The tours start at 9:30h from Wednesday to Saturday and at 10:00h on Sundays
If the weather is especially harsh we might cancel the tour and issue a complete refund of the tour cost.
Full Refund for Cancellations made 12 hours before the tour: You can cancel your booked tour up to 12 hours before the scheduled start time of your visit and receive a full refund of the tour price.
Cancellations within 12 hours or no-shows: Unfortunately, cancellations made within 12 hours of the tour’s scheduled start time or failure to show up for the tour will not be eligible for a refund. This is due to the costs already incurred in preparing for your visit.
