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Tomar Beyond the Castle: Hidden Stories & Templar Secrets

By snikkit.com
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$115 per adult
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  • 3h
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Overview

With the castle closed, most tours struggle.

This one doesn’t rely on it.

Instead, you’ll discover:

The Tomar most visitors never see
The stories that bring the town to life
A deeper connection to the place, not just the landmark

Many guests say this becomes the highlight of their visit… because it goes beyond the obvious.

Activity location

  • Synagogue of Tomar
    • Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73, The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors
    • 2300-577, Tomar, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praça da República
    • Praça da República
    • 2300, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal

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Tomar Beyond the Castle: Hidden Stories & Templar Secrets
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$114.61 x 1 AdultNZ$114.61
Total
Price is NZ$114.61
Until Wed, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    WIFI - Tomar has free wifi
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to the Convent of Christ

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Synagogue of Tomar

  • 15m
The oldest in Portugal and steeped in Jewish history covering The Portuguese conquest, the Holocaust and everything in between. A must see sight.

Rio Nabao (Pass by)

Our city would not be here if it wasn't for this river. The 1400 year old bridge where pilgrims, Knights and invaders have crossed for centuries.

Republic Square

  • 10m
The main square, with statue, town hall and intricate stone carvings all around. It's also a place of dark history, where people were executed, or punished. And the meet point

Roda do parque do Mouchao (Pass by)

With an Arabic working waterwheel and beautiful Plane Trees, bridges over the river it's a lovely place to relax or have a drink in the riverside café.

Centro de Estudos em Fotografia de Tomar - Casa dos Cubos (Pass by)

Museum and art gallery

Mercado De Tomar (Pass by)

Authentic Portugal stroll through this living market with local characters and produce

Church Santa Maria do Olival

  • 20m
Built by Templar Knights and the resting place for many. In the 1990's there was a major dig by archaeologists and no human remains were discovered. Come hear the secrets of where the bodies went

Arcos Do Estau (Pass by)

The site of the medieval market build in 1560.

Museu dos Fosforos

  • 10m
One man's fascination with matchboxes

Nuns’ Arch

  • 5m
Saint Iria came to an ugly end. The legend of her storey is retold beneath the road in the sky

Pottery and Tile Workshop

  • 5m
Watch and buy local artisans as they make ceramic goods.

Levada de Tomar – Moinhos e Lagares d’El Rei (Pass by)

Three free museums to enjoy when the tour is over. I always want to show you as much as possible but time is neve on my side.

Igreja do Convento de São Francisco

  • 5m
Saint Francis of Assisi is a well loved character in Portugal. And he has a connection with the Templar knights.

Location

Activity location

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    Synagogue of Tomar
    • Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73, The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors
    • 2300-577, Tomar, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Praça da República
    • Praça da República
    • 2300, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal

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