Tomar: Private Walking Tour of the Medieval Town and Synagogue

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Join the Tomar Walking Tour and uncover the city’s most sacred and symbolic landmarks: the Church of São João Baptista, the ancient Templar pantheon of Santa Maria do Olival, the unique Medieval Synagogue, the Convent of Santa Iria, and the Mouchão waterwheel, a masterpiece of Muslim hydraulic engineering.

Learn how Tomar’s architecture, sculpture, painting, and poetry conveyed political, religious, and philosophical messages, including hidden symbols and coded meanings for the Knights Templar and the Order of Christ.

Discover why the Templars chose this city for its spiritual and mystical roots, with traces from prehistoric, Roman, and medieval times, and explore its link to Theomar (“Sea of God”) and the cult of the Holy Spirit, whose traditions spread across continents.

Guided by expert local guides, this walking tour immerses you in history, myth, and symbolism, offering the most profound way to experience the true essence of Templar Tomar.

What's Included

Admission fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will wait for visitors at the entrance to the church of Santa Maria do Olival. He will call out the names of the customers.

End point

The tour ends in the city center, a 15-minute walk from the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Évora Cultural Experience

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Historical Tours
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Religious Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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