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Tomar: a Templar’s stronghold

  • Europe
  • Portugal
  • Lisbon
  • Tomar

Explore Tomar’s places and landmarks connected to the Templar Order and its activity in Portugal with this audio-guided journey through time. Using your smartphone, dive into a Medieval setting as you stroll through the town’s streets at your own pace.
Learn about the Order’s origins in 1019 CE, at the height of the notorious Crusades. Enjoy complete autonomy through the use of your smartphone and headphones as you discover the background and intrigues that led the Templars to settle in Portugal, especially here in Tomar.

Military
Medieval
Templars
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About the tour

Walking
Regular
6
2:00

Start at

Igreja de Sta Maria, R. Aquiles da Mota Lima, 2300-455 Tomar, Portugal

Places

Convent of ChristConvent of Christ

Tips

This itinerary pass by the following suggested museums/sites (tickets below are not included within this tour):

  • Convent of Christ (due to some renovations, the entrance gate might differ, so we recommend following the signs)

Entrance is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but it is not mandatory!

Mind that the entrance for the Castle of Tomar is free of charge, only the Convent of Christ (the core of the stronghold) requires an admission ticket.

Tour preview

What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour - map including route and storytelling on every stop.
  • No app required - navigate in browser.
  • Entrance tickets for places are not included.
  • No live guide, equipment, food or transportation is provided.

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Navigate and listen to audio.

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Tickets at your current stop.

Directions to stop. (On the map)

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Tomar: a Templar’s stronghold
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