About this experience
Explore the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the Templar Castle and Renaissance convent, and marvel at the Pegões Aqueduct.
Highlights
- Feel the history as you walk through the Templar Castle.
- Discover the rare round-shaped Charola temple.
- Explore five distinct cloisters of the Renaissance convent.
- Admire the grand Pegões Aqueduct, a marvel of engineering.
What's included
- Entry ticket to Convent of Christ
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Embark on a journey through the rich history of Portugal with a visit to the Convent of Christ in Tomar. This grand complex, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983, offers a unique glimpse into seven centuries of Portuguese architecture and history. Begin your tour at the Templar Castle, founded in 1160, and explore its medieval fortifications and the iconic Charola, a rare round-shaped temple inspired by Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre.
As you move through the complex, you'll encounter the Renaissance Convent of the Order of Christ, with its stunning Manueline nave and the High Choir. Marvel at the intricate details of the Chapter Window, a symbol of Portugal's maritime expansion. Continue your exploration through the convent's five cloisters, each reflecting different architectural styles from Gothic to Mannerist.
Your tour concludes with a visit to the grand Pegões Aqueduct, an impressive feat of engineering from the period of Spanish King Filipe. The tour ends at a central location in Tomar, perfect for further exploration of this historic town.
Things to note
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
Terms & conditions
Opening Hours: October to May from 9 am to 5.30 pm (last entry at 5 pm); June to September from 9 to 6.30 (last entry at 6 pm).
Closed: January 1st, March 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, and December 25th.
Photography is allowed, but no flash.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.