Uncover The History Of The Templar City of Tomar

Discover Tomar

Step into history, culture, and architecture in the heart of Portugal. Known as the “Templar City,” Tomar invites you to explore its legendary past, from medieval knights to the Age of Discoveries.

A Journey Through Time

Founded in 1160 by Templar Grand Master Gualdim Pais, Tomar was the Templar headquarters in Portugal. After the Templars were disbanded, King Dinis created the Order of Christ, preserving their legacy and shaping the city into a hub of exploration. Today, Tomar is a living museum of history waiting to be discovered.

Top Attractions

Convent of Christ
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Templar stronghold. Don’t miss the Round Church (Charola) and the stunning Manueline window.

Tomar Castle
Adjacent to the Convent, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into Tomar’s medieval fortifications.

Historic Centre
Wander cobblestone streets lined with shops, cafes, and traditional houses. Praça da República features the 15th-century Church of Saint John the Baptist and a statue of Gualdim Pais.

Synagogue of Tomar
One of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval synagogues, now home to the Jewish Museum of Tomar.

Pegões Aqueduct
A 16th-century marvel stretching six kilometres—perfect for scenic walks and photos.

Festa dos Tabuleiros
Every four years, experience this vibrant festival with processions of women carrying trays of bread and flowers, celebrating Tomar’s heritage and community spirit.

Taste Tomar

Sample traditional Ribatejo dishes like migas, roasted lamb, and fish stews. Pair them with local wines for an authentic experience.

Enjoy the Outdoors

The Nabão River offers peaceful walks and picnic spots. For adventure, head to Castelo de Bode Dam for water sports, fishing, or just soaking in the scenery.

Plan Your Visit

Just 140 km north of Lisbon, Tomar is easy to reach by train, bus, or car. Its central location makes it perfect for exploring nearby treasures like Fátima, Batalha, and Alcobaça.

Tomar is waiting to be explored

From historic wonders to charming streets and natural beauty, let us guide you on an unforgettable journey.

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  • Visitors viewing Tomar’s medieval architecture, including the Church of St. John the Baptist, on a guided heritage tour

    St John the Baptist Church

  • The iconic Charola or Rotunda Templar Church viewed with Tomar tours.

    The Charola

  • Panoramic view of the Aqueduct of Pegões showcasing medieval engineering near Tomar during a guided tour

    Pegões Aqueduct

  • Medieval Dining with gusest from the Sauniere Society all part of Tomar's restaurant scene. Medieval fun with Templar Knights Tours.

    Medieval Dining

  • Tourists enjoying scenic views of Tomar’s medieval streets and landmarks as they walk with the Knights of Tomar

    The Knights Festival

  • The Praça República Tomar - Where all Templar Knights Tours Start

    The Praça República

  • Marvel at the oldest Synagogue in Portugal with a Portuguese history tour. Tomar Jewish heritage.

    The Synagogue

  • Water jugs in the chapter room of the 16th century Manueline Church. More Group travel experiences with Templar Knights Tours.

    Water Jugs in the Chapter Room

  • Convent Water Cistern - Unique travel experiences in Tomar.

    One of the Convents Cisterns

  • The Convent Kitchen, Tomar. Central Portugal tourism.

    The Convent Kitchen

  • The Manueline entrance leading to the charola built by João de Castilho in the 16th Century.

    The Manueline Entrance leading to the Charola

  • Visitors at the Knights Templar site in Tomar, including the Convent of Christ and medieval heritage architecture

    The Arch

  • View the convent refectory where the brother ate

    The Convent Refectory

  • View of Tomar Castle and medieval walls as part of a guided historical tour

    Castle Ramparts

  • The 16th century castle gates

    The Castle Gates

  • Visitors at the Knights Templar site in Tomar, including the Convent of Christ and medieval heritage architecture

    Olive Oil Storage Room

  • Exterior view of historic churches in Tomar on a cultural and architectural tour

    The Pantheon Church of Santa Maria Do Olival

  • Visitors at the Knights Templar site in Tomar, including the Convent of Christ and medieval heritage architecture

    The Convent Church

  • Mata nacional dos sete montes - Order of Christ

    Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes

  • Portocerriros chapel - Visitors admiring medieval architecture at Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Portocerriros Chapel

  • Tourists viewing Medieval Tomar rooms during a guided walking tour

    Brothers Quarters (Small)

  • Visitors taking pictures of the convents corridor & brothers quarters

    The Convent's Corridor & Brothers Quarters

  • Brothers quarters with adjoining door and picture window

    Brothers Quarters with Adjoining Door

  • The Manueline belt - Tourists learning about Tomar’s history during an outdoor guided tour

    The Manueline Belt

  • Prince Henrys the Navigators old quarters

    Prince Henry's Quarters

  • Cloister of John III - Tourists exploring the cloisters and courtyards of the Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal

    Cloister of John III

  • Detailed Manueline craving inside the chapter room

    The Chapter Room

  • Spiral staircase - Visitors admiring medieval architecture at Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Spiral Staircase

  • Panoramic view of the Convent of Christ in Tomar showcasing medieval architecture and Templar heritage

    Cloister Terraces

  • Visitors viewing Gothic symbolism in the cloister of Santa Barbara

    Dare we speculate?

  • The alleged path of initiation - Guests admiring the intricate stone carvings and architectural details of the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    The Alleged path of Initiation.

  • The infamous room 148 - Initiation room or wine cellar

    The infamous room 148

  • the convent cafe

    The Convent Cafe

  • Food warming stoves in the convent kitchen

    Stoves in the Convent kitchen to keep food warm

  • Figure at the window by Diogo Aruda

    Figure at the window

  • Guests enjoying an immersive tour of the Convent of Christ’s architectural highlights in Tomar

    Likely a symbol of Christ

  • Parade of the Festival of the Trays showcasing cultural heritage and traditions in Tomar

    Festival of the Trays symbol Tomar

  • Tomb of Diogo Da Gama bother of Vasco in the Cemetery cloister

    Tomb of Diogo Da Gama

  • Guests exploring cobbled streets and squares of Tomar with a local guide

    The Cobbled Streets of Tomar

  • Tourists learning about the Knights Templar history at the Convent of Christ in central Portugal

    Micha Gate

  • Visitors exploring the Convent of Christ cloisters and medieval architecture in Tomar, Portugal

    Inside of the Manueline Door

  • visitors experiencing a medieval costume display

    Medieval Costume Display

  • Visitors exploring the defensive walls and architecture of the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Castle Defences, Alambores (Scarps)

  • Visiting Pegões aqueduct at night in Tomar

    Pegões Aqueduct

  • The Saracen wheel - Visitors exploring the Mouchão Park and riverside walk in Tomar

    The Saracen wheel

  • Juvenile quarters Order of Christ - Tourists learning about the Knights Templar history at the Convent of Christ in central Portugal

    Juvenile quarters

  • Hidden rooms - Visitors exploring the Convent of Christ rooms and medieval architecture in Tomar, Portugal

    Hidden rooms

  • Tourists photographing the medieval architecture of the Blood Gate in Tomar

    The Blood Gate

  • Visitors marvelling at the Medieval Convent heating system

    Convent Heating

  • Tourists learning about the Knights Templar history at the Convent of Christ in central Portugal

    Chapter House Ruins

  • Guest exploring the hidden water exit of the Aqueduto de Pegões Tomar

    Aqueduto Exit

  • Hunting for the old Convent Lagar in Tomar

    The Convent Lagar

  • Visitors treking to the swing for a panoramic view of the convent and the city

    The Swing

  • Finding the kings chair water tank

    The Kings Chair

  • Nossa Senhora da Piedade - Small group enjoying a cultural experience on a guided tour in Tomar, Portugal

    Nossa Senhora da Piedade

  • Tourists walking along trails and enjoying panoramic views at Sete Montes Park in Tomar

    Mata dos Sete Montes

  • Tourists learning about the Knights Templar history at the Convent of Christ in central Portugal

    The Castle at Night

  • Guests walking through the Convent of Christ courtyards on a guided cultural tour in Tomar

    The Brothers Fonte

  • Tourists enjoying a guided tour of the Convent of Christ highlighting Templar history and medieval art

    Spanish Group Castle Tour

  • Tourists photographing Templar stonework at the Castle of Tomar

    Alambores at Night

  • Visitors exploring Sete Montes park to find the hidden water supply

    Hidden Water Supply

  • Tourists enjoying a guided tour of the Convent of Christ highlighting Templar history and medieval art

    Happy Tourers

  • Tourists learning about the Knights Templar history at the Convent of Christ in central Portugal

    Steps of Initiation

  • Tourists photographing Templar symbols, vaulted arches, and decorative stonework at the Convent of Christ

    Santa Barbara Cloister

  • Visitors exploring the Sacristy and historic rooms inside the Convent of Christ

    The Sacristy

  • Guests admiring the intricate stone carvings and architectural details of the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    The Charola

  • Panoramic view of the Aqueduct of Pegões showcasing medieval engineering near Tomar during a guided tour

    Talking Mathmatics

  • Tourists enjoying a guided tour of the Convent of Christ highlighting Templar history and medieval art

    Happy Tourists at the Castle

  • The blood gate where deaths occurred during the Seige

    The Blood Gate

  • Panoramic view of the Convent of Christ in Tomar showcasing medieval architecture and Templar heritage

    Views of the Templar Ramparts

  • Inside the Castle Keep - Small group enjoying a cultural experience on a guided tour in Tomar, Portugal

    Inside the Castle Keep

  • Inside the Old Palace of Prince Henry

    The Old Palace of Prince Henry

  • Castle Views From the Keep - Visitors exploring the defensive walls and architecture of the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Castle Views From the Keep

  • Tourists admiring Templar carvings and historic symbols at the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Happy Visitors

  • Tourists photographing Templar symbols, vaulted arches, and decorative stonework at the Convent of Christ

    Group Tours

  • Visitors viewing the room behind the water cistern in the Convent of Christ

    Hidden places

  • Visitors walking the castle ramparts at Tomar with Templar Knights Tours

    Castle Fortifications

  • Real Templar tourists learning about the Knights Templar history at the Convent of Christ in central Portugal

    Grand Priors of Scotland and England

  • Guests walking through the Convent of Christ courtyards on a guided cultural tour in Tomar

    Oubliettes

  • Order of christ rooms under the convent

    Mysterious Rooms

  • Guests observing ornate windows and cloisters at the Convent of Christ during a guided tour

    Wine Cellar or Initiation Room

  • Guests admiring the intricate stone carvings and architectural details of the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Analysing Symbols

  • Guests walking Tomar's castle ramparts

    Caterina's Tower

  • Is this the initiation staircase in the Convent of Christ

    A Staircase to Initiation

  • Tourist leaning all about Gualdim Pais

    Discussing Gualdim Pais

  • Group enjoying authentic local cuisine in Tomar, Portugal as part of a guided cultural and historical tour

    Almourol Dining With Wonderful Guests

  • Medieval fun with Templar Knights Tours in Tomar

    Medieval Fun

  • Quinta da Regaleira secrets

    Quinta da Regaleira

  • Tourists at the Tagus River and Almourol Castle landmark during a scenic cultural tour

    The Fortified River

  • Guests taking pictures from the heights of Almourol

    Almourol Heights

  • Educating visitors entering the castle grounds in Tomar

    Templar Tours

  • Drinks with Hamilton White after a full days touring with Templar Knights Tours in Tomar

    Sauniere Society Guests and the Legend H White

  • Visiting the Jacques de Molay memorial in Paris

    Hannah in Paris - The last Grand Masters memorial

  • Panoramic view of the Aqueduct of Pegões showcasing medieval engineering near Tomar during a guided tour

    Aqueduto

  • The Medieval ramp at Almourol castle with guests

    Almourol Entrance Ramp

  • Fighting Templars in Tomar's Mouchao Park

    Fighting Knights

  • Tomar Castles Ramparts and guided tour Tomar

    Ramparts

  • Framing the Aqueduto window for guests on a guided tour.

    Aqueduto Window

  • Exploring the washing cloister with a group of Saunieres

    Happy Guests

  • Rocky castle footings at Almourol - Romans - Visigoths - Moors and Templars

    Almourol Footings

  • approaching-almoural

    Approaching Almourol

  • With Sam Abercrombie - Sebastianism - a Portuguese messianic myth

    Convent Art Display With Sam Abercrombie

  • Tourists photographing Templar symbols, arches, and stonework at Almourol Castle

    Castle Steps

  • Mr Hamilton White from the TV program Lost Relics Of The Knights Templars

    Famous Guest

  • Visitors walking along the riverside in Tomar with views of the historic water wheel

    Working Water Wheel

  • Guests touring the castle at night

    Night Time Scarps

  • Tourists visiting Tomar’s medieval churches as part of a guided historical tour

    Tomar at Night

  • Tourists exploring the Church of Santa Maria do Olival and its historic surroundings in Tomar

    The Rear Of Santa Maria Do Olival

  • Guests descending the Cistern stone steps at the Convent of Christ

    Cistern Stairs

  • Tomar Castle Entrance medieval ramp

    Tomar Castle Entrance

  • Guests admiring the intricate stone carvings and architectural details of the Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Exploring the Convent

  • Prince Henry's private Charola Entrance - Templar Tours

    The Entrance

  • guests in the cemetery cloister Convent of Christ

    Pamela & Christina

  • A magnificent picture of the Charola and connecting Church of the Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal, featuring ornate Manueline architecture, carved stone details, and the adjoining medieval church.

    The Charola and Manueline Church

  • Gualdim Pais Statue and Christmas Tree 2026

    The Praça at Christmas

  • The Rua Serpa Pinta Tomar Christmas 2026

    The Corridor

  • The River Nabão Christmas 2026

    The River Nabão