The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Tomar, Central Portugal

September 24, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Tomar (Portuguese pronunciation: [tuˈmaɾ]), also known in English as Thomar, is a city and a municipality in Santarém District in Portugal. The town proper has a population of about 20,000. The municipality population in 2011 was 40,677, in an area of 351.20 km².
Restaurants in Tomar

1. Charola

Estrada do Convento Convento de Cristo, Tomar 2300-322 Portugal http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=186&identificador=ct115_pt
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Charola

Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

The “Charola of the Convento de Cristo (c. 1160 - c. 1250)” is a religious building. The Charola (or Rotunda) is an integral part of the historical complex called “The Convento de Cristo” which has been classified as a National Monument, and this in the year 1910, and as a World Heritage Site, in the year 1983. The date of its construction dates back to the castle's origins (c. 1160) and is closely linked to the early days of the kingdom of Portugal and to the Order of the Templars, having been internally reconfigured in the 16th century. It is representing an confluence of Romanesque and Gothic styles, integrating Manueline decoration and an important set of 16th century paintings and sculptures. It served as a private oratory for the Knights Templar and later became a chancel for the church built during the reign of King Manuel I.

2. Convento de Cristo

Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal +351 249 315 089 http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php
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5.0 based on 3,164 reviews

Convento de Cristo

Reviewed By Civls444

In order to see as much as possible of this extraordinary architectural and historical jewel you should allow a minimum of two hours. Just when you think you have explored every open room...wait! There is still more to see and marvel at. Don't be afraid to peek behind curtains and venture up small staircases.....

3. Taxitemplarios

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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Taxitemplarios

Taxitemplarios is a company accredited and licensed by Turismo de Portugal, registred in this entity under No. 541/2014, authorized to organize, promote and conduct events such as themed tourist routes and other routes of discovery of assets heritage, guided visits to museums, monuments and other sites of heritage interest, as well as other activities for outdoor tourism.

4. Castelo do Bode

Tomar Portugal http://www.tomarportugal.com/attractions/castelo-bode-tomar
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Castelo do Bode

5. Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal +351 21 853 6632 http://www.paroquia-santamariaolivais.org
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4.5 based on 187 reviews

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

6. Aqueduto dos Pegoes

Aqueduto do Convento de Cristo Vale dos Pegões, Tomar 2305-203 Portugal +351 249 315 089 [email protected] http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=191&identificador=ct1110_pt
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4.5 based on 428 reviews

Aqueduto dos Pegoes

Reviewed By twocreativetravelers - Moorsele, Belgium

We loved how 'uncontrolled' this site was, many tourist spots have all kinds of restrictions but this site offered the visitor total freedom. The Aquaduct is absolutely huge, rising about 100ft at its highest point. We walked on top to about the halfway point when we returned to the starting spot. Beware that on busy days there may only be 1 way traffic up there and there isn't a ton of room to social distance effectively. We're not engineers but clearly the construction we saw here is an amazing feat for the time frame in which it was built. The views are spectacular both from the top across the surroundings as well as from the bottom as you take in the entirety of the aquaduct.

7. Castelo de Tomar

Colina do Castelo, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal +351 249 315 089 http://www.conventocristo.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=185
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews

Castelo de Tomar

Reviewed By O180DVjacks - Melbourne, United States

From the first moment you arrive in Tomar, Hold on to your hat, you are in for an experience of a lifetime. The Town of Tomar is a myriad of sweet smelling small passages, streets and squares, cafe's, shops, and small restaurants and eateries to cater to every taste. The food is authentic and delicious....be prepared to gain a few pounds in weight. The Old Town of Tomar is steeped in history, and the best way to see this is a guided tour in a Tuk Tuk., its like a magical mystery tour and the drivers/tour guides are fluent in English, French and German. The Templar Castle and the Convent of Christ is the Icing on a very big cake. Go and be amazed. I will leave it at that.

8. Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes

Avenida Doutor Candido Madureira, Tomar 2300-531 Portugal +351 249 329 823 http://www.tomar.comlu.com/album/cerca.htm
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes

Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States

This park, one of many beautiful green spaces in the city of Tomar, is exquisite. You can, if you wish, walk all the way up to the Convent on various pathways. If you do go to the park, you walk beneath old and pine trees and are surrounded by terraces, flowers galore, hedges, fountains and urns. A very beautiful and peaceful spot to sit a reflect for minutes, or hours, before setting out to sightsee again. It is certainly one of the most beautiful parks we visited on our trip. There is no admission charge as it is open to the public without charge.

9. Museu dos Fosforos

Avenida General Bernardo Faria, Tomar 2300-535 Portugal +351 249 329 823 [email protected] http://cm-tomar.pt/index.php/pt/visitar-2/o-que-visitar#museu-dos-f%C3%B3sforos-cole%C3%A7%C3%A3o-visit%C3%A1vel
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Museu dos Fosforos

Reviewed By Javi_Varela - Vigo, Spain

Almost in front of the entrance of the raíl station you will see this museum. The access is free of charge. Inside there is a huge legacy of boxes, all times, all styles from countries around the world. Amazing & amusing

10. Janela do Capitulo

Estrada Do Convento, Tomar 2300-322 Portugal http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=187&identificador=ct116_pt
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Janela do Capitulo

Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States

Located outside the convent, this tower and window was one of the most striking examples of Manueline style. The tower and the area around the windows was decorated with ornately carved sculpture. These related to the discovery of the New World. Some were sea creatures, seaweed, ropes and cables found on ships, exotic animal, etc. Just a stunning ample of Manueline at it highest.

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