Templar Knights Tours Policies 2026
Tour Guide Compliance Matters
This page outlines the licensing, registration, and insurance compliance of Templar Knights Tours (TKT), a subsidiary of Darren Keohane Consulting (DKC).
Templar Knights Tours operates as a licensed tour provider under Portuguese tourism legislation and is officially registered as a tourism activity.
This status is formally recorded in the holding company’s Livro de Actas (page 23, Article 2 – Atividades de Turismo).
Full copies of all relevant insurance policies and documentation are available below.
Insurance & Consumer Protection in Portugal
In Portugal, all legally operating tour companies are required to maintain mandatory insurance coverage designed to protect clients throughout the duration of their tour or travel-related service.
This insurance exists to safeguard clients in the event of
Injury or accident
Serious incident
Fatality
It is a core element of consumer protection in the Portuguese tourism sector, ensuring that clients booking guided tours, transport,
or related services benefit from a guaranteed level of security.
Official Registration Requirement
In addition to holding mandatory insurance, all tour operators must be officially registered with the Portuguese tourism authorities.
Licensed & Fully Insured – RNAAT No. 1155/2025
Every legally recognised tourism operator is issued a unique registration number, which must be displayed publicly on websites, marketing materials, or booking platforms. This number confirms that the operator:
Is legally authorised to operate
Meets national safety and training standards
Complies with tax and regulatory obligations
How to Verify a Tour Operator
Before booking any tour in Portugal, travellers are strongly encouraged to:
Confirm the operator’s registration number
Verify it via the official tourism portal
If a company is not registered, it is not legally permitted to provide tourism services in Portugal.
Using unregistered providers may leave clients without legal protection in the event of an accident, dispute, or complaint.
Important Notice for Visitors to Tomar
Travellers should be aware that illegal and unlicensed tour guides do operate in Portugal, including Tomar.
For your safety and peace of mind:
Always verify that a tour operator displays a valid RNAAT / RNAVT / RNAL / RNET licence number (depending on activity type)
Confirm the number through the official tourism register
If a licence number does not appear in the official portal, the operator:
Is not legally authorised
Does not hold mandatory insurance
Offers no consumer protection
Additionally, all legal operators must provide access to a Livro de Reclamações (online or physical).
The absence of this is also a legal breach.
All you need to do to check a companies registration is click the BLUE link above and add our number as in the image below
Final Advice
Always choose legally compliant, properly insured tour operators when booking tours in Portugal.
Your safety, legal protection, and overall experience depend on it.
Our Licence To Operate - Insurance Policies - Our Qualifications
