Keeping the Faith: Why I Started a Templar Tour Company in Tomar

Keeping the Faith

When you walk through the gates of the Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar, you can feel the weight of history. For twenty years, I have been completely captivated by its legacy—a deep passion that ultimately inspired me to launch my own independent tour business here in 2025.

The journey since has been a wild ride. From navigating standard professional rivalries and online copycats to celebrating the massive, crowd-pleasing success of a revamped Templar Festival alongside the OMCTH and the OMSTH, every hurdle has been met with community support. Best of all, our dedication to bringing an authentic, international dimension to the city's heritage has now been officially recognised by the Municipality of Tomar. You can discredit legitimate businesses online, but you can't take away true authenticity. This is our story of resilience, friendship, and keeping the Templar spirit alive today.