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Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tomar
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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 wat...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Church Santa Maria do Olival
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.
Return
Largo Pelourinho
This self-guided tour ends at the Largo Pelourinho.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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About
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 wat...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Church Santa Maria do Olival
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.
Return
Largo Pelourinho
This self-guided tour ends at the Largo Pelourinho.
Itinerary
1
Church Santa Maria do Olival
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.
2
Park "Mouchão"
Stroll through Parque do Mouchão’s tranquil gardens with views of the Convent of Christ on the hilltop
3
Seven Hills National Forest
Stroll through Parque do Mouchão’s tranquil gardens with views of the Convent of Christ on the hilltop
4
Museu dos Fósforos - Aquiles da Mota Lima
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.
5
Central Electrica Da Levada De Tomar
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
6
Praca da Republica
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
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Synagogue
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.
8
Café Paraiso
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
9
Junta de Freguesia de São João Baptista
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.
10
Festa dos Tabuleiros
The tour ends in the historical Largo do Pelourinho, a square that once served as the town’s center of justice.
