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What to do and see in Tomar, Central Portugal: The Best Cultural Tours
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.
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1. Fatima and Tomar Private tour from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Fátima is one of the most important shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The main pilgrimage festivals take place from May to October on the 13th day of each month. Our visit is dedicated to the sanctuary area where some of the reported apparitions took place to the three shepherd children. Our visit continues to the Castle and Convent of the Knights Templar, a Unesco’s World Heritage Site, has one of the most expressive testimonies to the history of Portuguese architecture
Inclusions: Bottled water, Your own Driver/guide, Free Hotel pickup and drop-off only in Lisbon, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan, Wifi on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Entrance fees
Reviewed By N6291DAjeffreyl
Paulo gave us a full day tour (walking and van) of Lisbon with emphasis on the Jewish history. He also took us to the small Ashkenazi synagogue where we learned about the synagogue's history from one of the members and viewed many of their historical artifacts, We had a one hour lunch with him in a small restaurant where we were able to learn about his personal history and get more information about Jewish Portugal.
2. Medieval Monasteries Private day-trip from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Spend a day away from the busy cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon and dive in the ecclesiastic heritage and rural areas of the inner central Portugal in this private tour. During this tour you will visit three of the most impressive medieval monasteries (UNESCO Classified) and learn not only about its architecture and aesthetics but also the relationship between these sites and Portugal as a Kingdom and Catholicism as cornerstone during the country’s foundation. This is a tour perfect for History enthusiasts and with plenty of photo opportunities !
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide as Tour escort/host, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Guided tours inside the Monuments, Tickets
Reviewed By WhiskiedWanderlust
The cork factory was surprisingly interesting and the town of Évora was adorable. The Chapel of Bones is extra (only 5€, but worth it) and you’re on your own for lunch. We picked Tragos E Condutos and had a fabulous meal (get the black pork!). To top it all off, the winery was equally awesome and included a tour of the winery’s carriage museum. It may sound boring, but (again) it was surprisingly cool. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and best of all, our tour ended up being private because no one else signed up. Definitely recommend!
3. Knights Templars Tour from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A revival of the past, its a fact that, to understanding the future we have to learn about the our ancestors. And this is evident in Portugal, we need to imagine the importance of this important religious Order in the future Country Portugal and also the importance that Portugal had for the growth of the Order.
Inclusions: Free wifi, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Convent of Christ entrances , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Personal accidents insurance
Exclusions: Other Entrance fees, Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020
Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.
4. Tour Portugal 10 days
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
This comprehensive 10 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Portugal has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Quest39842961517
This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.
5. Knight Templars Private Day Tour FROM LISBON - Almourol Castle and Tomar
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is the perfect tour to know some more about Portugal, on a very special private day tour north of Lisbon (approx 1h+ driving distance). In one day we will be covering one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal, Tomar, north of Lisbon, famous for hosting the Knight Templars Order (Convent of Christ and Castle of Tomar), and also Almourol Castle, built in the middle of the Tejo River more than 1000 years ago. Highlights: • Private Tour Service: Only For You • North of Lisbon Historical Area of Tomar and Almourol • Almourol Castle (in the middle of the river – Subj. to availability over winter period due weather) • Tomar Old Village and narrow streets • Tomar Convent of Christ and Castle • Tomar Jewish Quarter • Tomar Synagogue (Oldest Medieval Synagogue in Portugal - Currenty closed for renovation) • And much more, tailored/adjusted with your private guide!
Inclusions: Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra), Private Tour Guide (English Speaking), Mercedes-Benz Private Transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees and admissions (17 euro approx., Food and drinks
Reviewed By H5467ACdonnas
This is a late review, but necessary. We thoroughly enjoyed our private day tour with Sintra Magik in Fatima. The Shrine of course was incredible. The visit to the family home and meeting their descendants were equally touching. We sampled the local cuisine and appreciated the hospitality. Our tour of the religious factory allowed us to return with artifacts for our family. We were so fortunate to have a delightful Irish priest bless these keepsakes. An awesome, memorable day. We highly, highly recommend this tour group.
6. Templars of Tomar
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
A relive to the past trying to understand the past, the present and maybe even future importance of the Templars in Portugal, do it on our Templar Tour. Also understand the importance of this important religious Order in the future Country Portugal and also the importance that Portugal had for the growth of the Order. Held in our company, on this tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.
Inclusions: Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments, Private transportation, Compulsory insurance, Pick up and drop off at the accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Clean and Safe Certificate
Exclusions: Lunch, Monument tickets
Reviewed By Jerrypeterui
An excellent day with an amazing and knowledgeable guide. John tell allabout the Portuguese history and about all the areas we visited. I highly recommend this company!
7. Alcobaça Batalha Fátima Tomar Private Tour Full Day With a Local From Nazaré
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Looking to discover Portugal in a different way, without stress and with all your day planed? Look no more. We do private tours around this lovely region of Portugal (we are locals) from Nazaré or other local city up to Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos and more, and we will be with you all day. All our tours can be customised. Just drop us a message and we can plan our day together. We will make your day special and unique with this tour starting and ending this west center region.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Fees for the monuments
Reviewed By Tom M
Aveiro and Belmonte were the centers of our private tour and Diogo took us to about nine different historic sites. The hotel accommodations in Belmonte were first class and every restaurant Diogo had arranged for us seemed even better than the last. Diogo has excellent English. I am the only one of the four travelers with no Portuguese. He is a great driver and a most expert and knowledgeable tour guide.
8. Private Tour of 1 to 8 Templars
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the magical and mysterious world of the Templar Order and its impressive castles, located in a region with sublime landscapes.
Inclusions: Waters
Exclusions: Appetizer, Lunch
Reviewed By tenzichtroje
Paulo is a great guy, he showed us so many marvellous places extra and gived great hints, atmosphere was great too
9. Wine Tour From West Region to Batalha Fátima Alcobaça Tomar Nazaré Óbidos 2 Days
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Looking to discover Portugal in a different way, without stress and with all your day planed? Look no more. This 2 full day tour is made for you to enjoy these places in a really calm way, at your pace, and in your terms. You'll get to know some secret places beside the really well known locations. We do private tours around this lovely of Portugal (we are locals) from West Center Region of Portugal up to Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos and more, and we will be with you all day. All our tours can be customised. Just drop us a message and we can plan our day together. We will make your day special and unique with this tour starting and ending in West Center Region of Portugal.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Tom M
Aveiro and Belmonte were the centers of our private tour and Diogo took us to about nine different historic sites. The hotel accommodations in Belmonte were first class and every restaurant Diogo had arranged for us seemed even better than the last. Diogo has excellent English. I am the only one of the four travelers with no Portuguese. He is a great driver and a most expert and knowledgeable tour guide.
10. Private Tour of Knights Templar Secrets and Rituals
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit two villages in one day (Tomar and Constância) Enjoy an amazing view at the Castelo de Bode Dam Take a short boat ride to the Almourol Castle, once a bastion of the knights templar Live comentary and guided visits on each stop
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By natashas435
I cannot recommend this tour company enough. I am a difficult person to please when it comes to guided tours and they exceeded my every expectations. We went on a full day tour of SIntra, with a stop at Cabo do Roca (western most point of the European Continent) and Cascais. We were picked up on time at 8.30 outside our hotel by our personal guide Hugo whose mastery of the english language is seriously impressive. he drove us to Sintra in a private care following all Covid prevention measures, and we headed first to the Pena Palace. To have so much explained to us in relation to our own knowledge of European history and architecture was absolutely worth every penny they charge. Then after checking out the village and the main national palace (externally only as per our request) we decided to check out the Quinta de Regaleira which is often overlooked by tourists. This is was highlight because Hugo was able to bring the whole history, mysticism and fun intented by the owner and his scenographer to life. We then proceeded to Cabo da Roca and then to Cascais for a lovely, authentic and delicious lunch (on our own) in Casa Velha . We then had a few hours on our own to discover Cascais and driven back to Lisbon to be left outside at our hotel at 4.30. The entire experience was stress free, rewarding and enlightning and highly recommended. Our particular thanks go to Hugo, for his patience in answering our questions, his humour and friendiness.
