From Lisbon: Templar Knights - Batalha and Tomar - Private Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is a story driven private experience focused on the Knights Templar and the hidden symbols of medieval Portugal.

Instead of a rushed checklist of monuments, the tour follows a clear narrative from the Battle of Aljubarrota to the secret world of Tomar, combining UNESCO sites, exclusive historical context, and a calm pace with time to explore.

Led by a licensed local guide, this experience is designed for travelers who want depth, meaning, and a cinematic understanding of Portugal’s Templar legacy.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Croatian, Serbian
Operated by: Discover Portugal Tours - Follow the Croco

Ages: Children (0–16 years) · Adults (17–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation.
Included: Tickets: Batalha Monaster & Convento de Cristo and Castle in Tomar
Included: Private Tour - Only for you. Fully customizable.
Included: Official Licence RNAAT 567/2025 and Insurance Alianz
Included: We will take photos for you and share them after the tour.
Included: Transport with air-conditioned car.

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Possible to arrange if needed.

Itinerary

Batalha Monastery

1 h 15 min Admission included

You will explore the interior of the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important Gothic monuments in Portugal. Inside, you will visit the main church and royal tombs, learn the story behind its construction after the Battle of Aljubarrota, walk through the cloisters, and finish at the famous Unfinished Chapels, open to the sky and considered one of the most iconic symbols of Portuguese history.
Convento de Cristo

2 h 30 min Admission included

You will step inside the Convent of Christ in Tomar, the former headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal. You will explore the unique Charola, the circular Templar sanctuary, discover secret symbols and sacred geometry, admire the famous Manueline Window, and walk through the fortress and cloisters while learning how the Templars evolved into the Order of Christ and shaped Portuguese history.
Castelo de Tomar

45 min Admission included

You will explore the medieval Castle of Tomar, the original Templar fortress that protected the Convent of Christ. Walking along the castle walls and towers, you will learn how the Knights Templar designed the defensive system, controlled the surrounding territory, and established Tomar as their strategic headquarters in Portugal, with panoramic views over the town and countryside.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Olivia Lisboa Hotel
Hotel Florecente
Da Estrela Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
Eurostars Lisboa Baixa
Westlight Lisboa Madalena
ME Lisbon
DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection By Hilton
Empire Marques Hotel
The House on Pink Street
The Emerald House Lisbon, Curio Collection By Hilton
New Style Lisbon Hotel
Ferraria XVI FLH Hotels Lisboa

and 392 more pickup points

We will pick you up in private air-conditioned car at desired location. The driver/guide will

be waiting at the hotel entrance (or given address) with a sign that says “Discover

Portugal Tours”.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.