About this experience
Discover the Convent of Christ in Tomar on a tour with a local guide. Learn about the history of the Knights Templar and the city of Tomar.
Highlights
- Discover the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tomar
- Explore the Charola, the main cloister, and the Capitulo window
- Enjoy a private tour with a local guide and learn about the history of the site
- Learn about the history of the Knights Templar and the city of Tomar
- Admire the unique architecture and the beautiful cloisters of the convent
What's included
- Tour of the Convent of Christ in Tomar
- Knowledgeable local guide
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Meet your guide at the Convent of Christ in Tomar and discover one of Portugal’s most important religious landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn about the history of the Convent of Christ, which was once a stronghold of the Knights Templar.
Head inside the 16th-century convent and soak up its spectacular interiors. Learn about the mythic Templar history that transports you all the way to the beginning of Tomar’s history and the Templar Knights.
This place has become, throughout the decades, a live museum of Portuguese history, having been in this exact same place where important Portuguese history pages were written. Leaf through this immense book and get in touch with the most diverse styles and forms which coexist there, making it the greatest example of this magnitude in the world.
From the Charole and its uniquely painted panels to the illustrious Capitulo window or the architecture of the main cloister, learn about the wealth of history of this landmark.