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“A lovely two days in Tomar with our dedicated guide Darren. We learnt all about the Templars and the Convent, Henry the navigator and Gualdim Pais, the Templar Knight who built the city. The tour was a competitive price and the Portuguese cuisine we chose was to die for. Thank you for all your info Darren, it was a pleasure to meet you.

The Kennedy's - Southport UK​ - Dec 24

“The early bird coffee sessions are something quite different and were delivered very professionally. We chose these as we had already toured the convent and the castle without a guide. Darren brought everything together with his explanation of the Templar’s history and the Order of Christ. Our only regret is we wish we had done things the other way around.”

The Shannon Family - County Cork - Ireland - Dec 24

“Brilliant from start to finish, what a great idea to let you build your own tour. We skipped the churches and the synagogue and instead settled just for the castle and convent and the tour of the castle walls and grounds. The best bit though is that because the numbers are limited to private parties, you get great access to a very knowledgeable guide.”

The Stevenson Family - Glasgow​ UK - Dec 24

“Thank you so much Darren. For a newcomer to the tour guide business, we have only one thing to say, WOW. It’s not just the content, it’s the whole deal. Personality, knowledge, enthusiasm and the fact you hold back from being drawn into religious bias.”

The Johnson’s - Fairbanks Alaska - Dec 24

“Tiring, with lots of medieval steps and cobbled streets, but a very good tour, nevertheless. For us, the Synagogue was a must, as it is a really important part of the city's history with its historic Jewish community. Great to see that this relic has been restored and preserved for future generations to see. So glad we booked with Templar Knights Tours.”

The Berryman Family - Northampton UK - Dec 24

“It rained so much on our tour that we had to abandon the walk in the castle grounds and park which was disappointing. However, Darren suggested altering the tour free of charge and gave us a 3-hour indoor talk all about the Crusades, the Templars and the Order of Christ. The coffee and cakes he provided were great and his knowledge was enlightening. No myth, no conspiracy, just plain hard facts with no extra charge.

Our advice, avoid Tomar in January.”

The Opperman Family - Pretoria SA - Jan 25

“Tomar is a beautiful small city and although we had viewed the convent during our stay we decided to do it again with a professional. The difference it made having Darren there to explain in detail the different architecture, the symbolism of the carvings and the way in which he explained the historical timeline of events was just what we had been missing. Yes you can do it on your own but trust me, it isn’t the same.”

The Peretz Family - Tel Aviv Israel - Jan 25

“We had to cancel our holiday and the tours we had booked with the Templar Knights Tours company due to a sudden family bereavement. We were reimbursed in full, even though we had no right to a refund and received a very comforting email from Hannah. We have promised to book again.”

The Fischer Family - Cologne Germany - Jan 25

“The tour was perfect, the host is amazing and a long term Templar friendship has been formed. Darren is a true gent with a heart of gold and Hannah is an incredible human being.”

Maria Alves - Setúbal Portugal - Jan 25

“Darren's tour of the Templar Castle and Convent in Tomar was nothing short of extraordinary. His deep knowledge of the Knights Templar and the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site brought every corner to life. Darren's storytelling made us feel like we were stepping back in time, and his passion for the history of Tomar was truly inspiring. The walk through the castle walls and the intricate details of the Convent's architecture were unforgettable. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Portugal. Thank you, Darren, for an incredible experience!”

T & S Merchant - London - Jan 25

“Don’t go cheap and try and do this yourself. Book a professional guide. It’s well worth the money. Our total for the full day was only 200 euros each + vat including lunch. Thank you Darren, we had a great day and the tour was both funny and factual, we loved the way you cut out the stuffiness.”

The Browns - Auckland NZ - Jan 25

What a day, it was cold but sunny, it is a pretty city and Darren is a really good tour guide. We booked the Early Bird II & III coffee sessions before we toured the convent and castle and then had lunch at the restaurant Landeira. Everything was perfect. Darren is a lovely guy and clearly loves his city and his job, the passion he has shines through in his work.

The Singhs - Birmingham UK - Jan 25

“We took the Early Bird Coffee sessions 1 & 2 and then toured the Castle and Convent in Tomar. Thank you Darren, we had a great afternoon.”

Jimmy and Rosemary - County Tyrone - April 25

“Wonderful and informative tour of the Castle, Convent and the spectacular charola (circular church) with the very knowledgeable and engaging Darren, who shared the background and history of the Knights Templar. It was a very enjoyable tour, especially as Darren will customize the tour to your specific interests. My husband and I both highly recommend a tour with Templar Knights Tours.”

Nancy and Miles - Gloucester, Massachusetts - April 25

What a great experience! Darren is an amazing storyteller, he really brings the history to life in an engaging way. He kept our attention the entire time - and I'm so glad my friends booked this personal tour. He was also extremely patient with our questions, with our MANY questions. Thank you Darren! We will definitely share your information with friends who visit Tomar.

Sharon S - Santa Barbara - May 2025