Tomar: Knight's Templar Castle and Convent of Christ Tour From Lisbon: Knight's Templar Castle and Convent of Christ
ID: GYG830337-O-1410629
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the Convent of Christ in Tomar on a tour with a local guide. Learn about the history of the Knights Templar and the city of Tomar.
Meet your guide at the Convent of Christ in Tomar and discover one of Portugal’s most important religious landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn about the history of the Convent of Christ, which was once a stronghold of the Knights Templar.
Head inside the 16th-century convent and soak up its spectacular interiors. Learn about the mythic Templar history that transports you all the way to the beginning of Tomar’s history and the Templar Knights.
This place has become, throughout the decades, a live museum of Portuguese history, having been in this exact same place where important Portuguese history pages were written. Leaf through this immense book and get in touch with the most diverse styles and forms which coexist there, making it the greatest example of this magnitude in the world.
From the Charole and its uniquely painted panels to the illustrious Capitulo window or the architecture of the main cloister, learn about the wealth of history of this landmark.
Highlights
- Discover the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tomar
- Learn about the history of the Knights Templar and the city of Tomar
- Admire the unique architecture and the beautiful cloisters of the convent
- Explore the Charola, the main cloister, and the Capitulo window
- Enjoy a private tour with a local guide and learn about the history of the site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The guide will be in front of the viewpoint
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
