city tour Tomar, route of the Templars, Jewish quarter of Tomar

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About this activity

An unforgettable tour

Templars in Portugal, discover the importance of this religious order in the construction of Portugal.

The Templars and the Portuguese discoveries

visit the oldest synagogue in Europe.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Madruga Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Tomar

one hour

After leaving Lisbon we arrived in the city of Tomar -. Conquered from the Moors in 1147 by the first Portuguese King, D. Afonso Henriques, it was then donated to the Templars in 1159. Take a city bathed by the Nabão River. visit to the historic center, visit the synagogue and the Jewish quarter.
Convento de Cristo

2 hours Admission not included

The Conveto de Cristo in Tomar, belonged to the Order of the Templars. Founded in 1162 by the Grand Master of the Templars, Dom Gualdim Pais. Visit Charola, a mythical place where the Templar knights gathered to pray. World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO
Castelo de Tomar

one hour

The construction of Castelo de Tomar started in 1160, at the hands of the Templars, as part of a line of defense against Muslim attacks. This objective was to be proved in 1190, with an attack by the forces of the emir of Morocco, in which Tomar not only resisted the siege but inflicted heavy casualties on them, passing one of the castle doors to be called the Blood Gate. With the extinction of the order in 1312, King D. Dinis handed Tomar over to the Order of Christ, of which Infante D. Henrique, who would have resided in this castle, would become governor. From 1495, during the reign of D. Manuel I, several works were carried out within the castle grounds, such as the expansion of the Convento de Cristo and Paços da Rainha, creating one of the most beautiful Portuguese architectural ensembles, in a harmonious meeting of several architectural styles. Classified as a National Monument and a World Heritage Site
Synagogue

15 min

visit to the Jewish quarter and Abrao Zacuto Synagogue.

Discover the history of the Sephardic Jews