Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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  • Price from
    €9
  • Duration
    1 h 30 min to 2 h
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    English

Overview

Tomar’s history extends far beyond its famous Templar connections. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how this medieval fortress town became a center of exploration, Jewish scholarship, and cultural traditions.

Starting in front of the Church Santa Maria do Olival, where Templar masters lie buried, you’ll follow the peaceful Nabão River through neighborhoods where centuries of Portuguese life have unfolded. You’ll hear about the Age of Discovery and several colourful Portuguese festivals as you stroll past traditional pastry shops serving sweets found nowhere else.

You’ll weave through the historic Jewish Quarter with its remarkably preserved medieval synagogue, and beside waterways that once powered mills for the powerful religious orders. Along the way, you’ll find out how Jewish, Christian, and Moorish influences shaped the town’s identity. The tour ends in the historical Largo do Pelourinho, a square that once served as the town’s center of justice.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

What you will do

  • Stop 1

    This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Church Santa Maria do Olival, where Templar masters lie buried, you’ll follow the peaceful Nabão River through neighborhoods where centuries of Portuguese life have unfolded.

    Pass by, no stop

  • Stroll through Parque do Mouchão’s tranquil gardens with views of the Convent of Christ on the hilltop

    Pass by, no stop

  • Stroll through Parque do Mouchão’s tranquil gardens with views of the Convent of Christ on the hilltop

    Pass by, no stop

  • On this audio tour, you'll stroll past the Museu dos Fósforos - Aquiles da Mota Lima. You'll learn about the museum while you walk.

    Pass by, no stop

  • Tomar’s history extends far beyond its famous Templar connections. On this walking tour, you’ll discover how this medieval fortress town became a center of exploration, Jewish scholarship, and cultural traditions that continue today. Along the way, you'll see and learn about Judicial Da Comarca De Tomar

    Pass by, no stop

  • Tomar’s history extends far beyond its famous Templar connections. On this walking tour, you’ll discover how this medieval fortress town became a center of exploration, Jewish scholarship, and cultural traditions that continue today. Along the way, you'll see and learn about Praça da República

    Pass by, no stop

  • You’ll weave through the historic Jewish Quarter with its remarkably preserved medieval synagogue, and beside waterways that once powered mills for the powerful religious orders.

    Pass by, no stop

  • Tomar’s history extends far beyond its famous Templar connections. On this walking tour, you’ll discover how this medieval fortress town became a center of exploration, Jewish scholarship, and cultural traditions that continue today. Along the way, you'll see and learn about Café Paraiso

    Pass by, no stop

  • Tomar’s history extends far beyond its famous Templar connections. On this walking tour, you’ll discover how this medieval fortress town became a center of exploration, Jewish scholarship, and cultural traditions that continue today. Along the way, you'll see and learn about Junta de Freguesia de São João Baptista.

    Pass by, no stop

  • The tour ends in the historical Largo do Pelourinho, a square that once served as the town’s center of justice.

    Pass by, no stop

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Church Santa Maria do Olival. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point: This self-guided tour ends at the Largo Pelourinho.

Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.