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A stone bridge over a river with buildings and a tower in the background. 1
People in medieval costumes with white and red symbols, walking on a cobblestone street. 2
A weathered stone relief of two lions and a tree, possibly part of an ancient wall or monument. 3
A close-up of a tree bark with two spiral patterns. 4
A large concrete arch structure amidst trees. 5
By Portugal Cultural Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 323 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step beyond Tomar’s famous monuments and discover the medieval city that developed beneath its Templar stronghold.

    This private walking tour explores the people, communities, beliefs and traditions that shaped Tomar beyond its Templar legacy. Discover Santa Maria do Olival, the medieval Jewish quarter and Synagogue, São João Baptista Church, Santa Iria, the Mouchão Waterwheel and other historic landmarks.

    Go beyond monuments to understand how religion, commerce, water, architecture and different communities shaped the city.

    Our storytelling combines local knowledge with Portuguese academic research. One founder has lived in Tomar for almost 50 years and holds a Master’s degree with distinction in Cultural Tourism Product Development. The Templar narrative is also curated with input from an active member of a contemporary Portuguese Templar Order.

    History without myths. Mystery without fiction.

Activity location

  • Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
    • Avenida da Horta D'El Rei,
    • 2300-304, Tomar, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Church Santa Maria do Olival
    • Rua Aquiles da Mota Lima
    • 2300-455, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal

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Tomar: Private Walking Tour of the Medieval Town and Synagogue

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
RM 323.45 x 1 AdultRM 323.45
Total
Price is RM 323.45

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

  • 30m
Former pantheon of the Portuguese Knights Templar, discover the mysteries and secrets surrounding this mysterious church.

Roda do parque do Mouchao

  • 5m
One of the medieval remains that allowed for the irrigation of agricultural fields.

Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista

  • 30m
Church located in the heart of the city of Tomar, with several mysterious structures and Renaissance paintings by one of the best Portuguese painters of the 16th century, Gregório Lopes.

Synagogue of Tomar

  • 30m
Visit the oldest medieval synagogue in Portugal that still remains. Jewish culture was fundamental to Portugal's cultural heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais
    • Avenida da Horta D'El Rei,
    • 2300-304, Tomar, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Church Santa Maria do Olival
    • Rua Aquiles da Mota Lima
    • 2300-455, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal

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