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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Lisbon have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Tomar for a journey where Knights Templar takes front and center.

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

9 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Português, Français, Español, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance costs
• Car Transport
• Driver
• Guest Pick up
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Lunch Costs (optional
• on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Lisbon. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Portugal

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Lisbon by also visiting Tomar. Portugal is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Tomar

4. Knights Templar Discovery

   Your private day trip to Tomar will focus on Knights Templar. Discover more about this subject as it’s such an essential part of Tomar, from its history, insights, cultural highlights, and hidden gems

5. Gems of Tomar

   Check out Castle and Convent of Christ, Almourol Castle, Church of Santa Maria do Olival, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Tomar with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

6. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Tomar, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Lisbon. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

7. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Tomar, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

20 September 2024

Sofia made our guided tour experience wonderful. She’s incredibly well-informed about Portuguese history and shared all manner of insider anecdotes which helped us better understand what we were seeing and provided insight into daily life. We felt like we were with a new local friend! 10/10 would go with Sofia again.You MUST Work with Sofia!!!

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

3 August 2024

My family recently had the pleasure of joining Joao on a tour to Tomar, and it was an absolute gem. As a reprieve from the bustling crowds of Lisbon, this excursion was a breath of fresh air. Joao’s knowledge of history and storytelling truly shone through as he guided us through the charming streets of Tomar. My 8 year old son remarked it was the best tour he'd been on! If you’re seeking an escape from the ordinary, Tomar with Joao is the perfect choice. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the Knights Templar, this tour will leave you enriched and inspired.Journey Through Templar History

Sheryl🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

16 May 2024

This tour was well worth the money. It was a full day for sure. Our guide Luis, was very knowledgeable about Tomar, the Knight Templars, the castles, the Convent of Christ, the aqueduct was amazing, and the history that went along with each. He took us to a very unique but awesome medieval restaurant Taverna Antiqua for lunch. The only negatives I have are that the vehicle was too small for 5, sixty something people. Also WithLocals actually switched guides on us. We didn't get the person we originally requested and didn’t find that out until the day of the tour. I hadn’t noticed because they were both name Luis. It turned out well, but I was not happy about that. Other than that is was a good day. Tomar excursion

Myron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

10 January 2024

Luis was a fabulous guide for our trip to Fatima and Tomar. He customized the day and pivoted easily when we wanted to do some souvenir shopping. He took us for a lunch that was one of the best of our holiday. Luis is knowledgeable about the history of Portugal. We left with a sense of the rich culture history and diversity in Portugal. We recommend Luis for anyone wanting a customized tour. A lovely day trip

Daniel🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

22 November 2023

Luis was friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. We went to Tomar with him and learned more about the Templars, their fortifications, and churches than we ever knew existed. I would highly recommend him for this tour and any others that he leads. Best tour and tour guide I've ever had

Unknown

(About local Sofia )

3 September 2022

Perfect 10/10

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

29 May 2022

We chose this tour because of our interest in Medieval history and the Crusades. It also was a plus that this amazing historical site is off the beaten tourist path. Joao really brought magic to the day with his thoughtful insights and stories that wove together centuries of Portuguese history, culture and politics all the way up to the present day. He also provided a healthy dose of Dan Brown/DaVinci Code myth-busting to the discussion. To top things off we had a great lunch al fresco at the foot of the Roman bridge crossing a gently flowing river running through the picturesque town of Tomar. It was arguably the best day we spent on our two-week vacation in Portugal. Back to the future

di.a.p🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

4 May 2022

We booked an all day tour to visit some of the Templar Knights historical sites with Our guide Luis. He picked us up at our vacation spot and drove us through the country for our tour to Tomar. Luis is an encyclopedia of knowledge! He was apt at showing us all of the interesting locations and very detailed knowledge of the sites you would not get with the larger tours. Our pace was perfect and comfortable for an all day adventure going as fast or slow as we wanted and we also came home with some fantastic photography. Thank you Luis for being our guide and introducing us to your country and some of its history! Templar Tour

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

30 March 2022

From the beginning of the tour , we felt welcomed into his family, the Portuguese family. His awesome, spacious van will get you to your destination in style and comfort (and it’s great for families!). He is warm, wonderful to chat with, and knows his stuff. Note: if you are a single woman who needs a tour guide, Andre is an excellent bet for you.Warm and Welcoming Tour Guide

Lou🇺🇸 United States

(About local Amandio)

29 July 2021

It was informative and detailed. Delightful local lunch and encompassed all that we could have hoped - our guide was a delight!!! Lou and Darrel WoodwardFabulous

Holly 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

1 March 2020

Luis definitely lives up to the title- Super host. As a host myself in Toronto, I can truly say that he has all the skills required to make this trip even more enjoyable. Personality, historical knowledge and a great selection of food. He is your smart choice. Before branching out to law, I took history in University and this trip - Knights Templar made history come alive. The Best!

Mary

(About local Silvia)

26 February 2020

My husband and I love to learn on our travels and have taken some fully-guided trips such as with Road Scholar. This time we decided to tailor our own, staying in Lisbon and hiring local guides, and we were fortunate to find Sylvia, who is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We took the Knights Templar tour and felt like we were stepping back into history. From the boat ride to access a medieval fortress in the morning fog, to a delicious lunch in a restored centuries- old tavern, she knew how to get us to important sites. We could easily have gone through the Convent of Christ in Tomar on our own without learning many of the details which brought tears to my eyes. Most importantly, she was flexible in meeting the interests we expressed. My husband mentioned that part of his family is Jewish. She knew about , and took us to, a restored museum and synagogue in Tomar. Not only does she know history, but she answered many of our questions about life in Portugal today. She made our day a delight!History with enthusiasm!

Lena 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local João)

5 September 2019

João was amazing. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject. We had a great day exploring the history off the beaten path and learned a lot. We would book a tour with João in a heartbeat and really enjoyed every minute of this great adventure. Highly recommendable!!!

Lesslie🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

25 June 2019

This tour was one the best ever I had. Joao had a lot experience and knowledge. All my question and my husband was answered. I recommend and I can use his services again in the future. Great! Experience

Candice🇨🇦 Canada

(About local João)

4 June 2019

We are a family of four visiting Portugal for the first time. Joao took us to Tomar to visit the beautiful Convent of Christ and the Almourol Castle on our last day in Portugal. The church and castle are so beautiful but I believe Joao made a difference in our experience. He is knowledgeable, kind, patience, and very generous with his time. We feel we have had a brief history lesson of Portugal; a glimpse of how the Knights Templar had affected and shaped the history of Portugal. We also learned the way of life of Portugal through Joao. Joao also took us to the historical town of Tomar and had a unique medieval lunch at a local restaurant. We enjoy our leisure lunch and drinks as Portuguese do and chatted and hanged out like friends. Our young adult children also enjoyed this tour tremendously and commented how much they learned on this tour. Joao has gone above and beyond on this tour-way past the 9 hours of the tour. He took us back to Lisbon at the end of the tour, dropped us off at the Time-out market to make sure we could try the Pasteis de Nata of Manteigaria as we wish and showed us where to buy the wines we want to bring home. Then also suggested where we should have our last seafood dinner in Lisbon. We have had a wonderful day with Joao and will not hesitate to recommend Joao. The best day!!!! Fantastic Secrets of the Knights Templar Private Day Tour with Joao.

William

(About local David)

9 March 2025

David was splendid! Lisbon native with perfect English.Personable, knowledgable, professional.

Kindi

(About local Sónia)

9 March 2025

Sónia was fantastic, she is so friendly and showed us great spots for some tasty authentic portuguese food!Great tour

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

4 March 2025

We spent the day with Luis who took us to Sintra and the Pena Palace. It was a wonderful day; he was informative, friendly, thoughtful, and pivoted to accommodate some weather changes to pack as much into the day as possible. His knowledge about Portugal history is worthy of an historian! We would love to have another tour with him in the future and highly recommend him.Fantastic day

Neil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local David)

3 March 2025

Knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant. A very good guide who’s happy to be flexible and also follows up with detailed information on sites and stores of interest during your tour. I would recommend. Excellent

Sherman

(About local Luis)

2 March 2025

We had a fabulous time with Luis. He took us on a wonderful tour. Luis is a good storyteller and gave us a great overview of the area and provided historical context so that we could appreciate the towns, palaces, neighborhoods, monuments and other sights. He’s personable, a good communicator and very willing to answer our questions. Sintra, Cascais and Cabo de Roca

kqss6d52ry🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Sónia)

2 March 2025

Thank you Sonia for an absolutely wonderful walking tour in Lisbon. Your passion, knowledge, and storytelling made every step so special and we truely appreciated the way you brought Portugal's culinary richness to us. What made the experience even more memorable was how thoughtfully you included our 10 year old grandson. Your kindness, patience, and ability to engage him, made him just as much part of the adventure as myself and his grandmother. He had such a good time, he was disappointed when the tour ended. We loved seeing him enjoy the experience. The tour was the highlight of our visit to Lisbon and we could not recommend it more highly.Fabulous afternoon in Lisbon

chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Silvia)

26 February 2025

Silvia was great and everyone in the family enjoyed! Thank you for such an amazing experience!Amazing experience

Tom

(About local Sónia)

22 February 2025

Sonia was very pleasant,on time despite the rain. She gave me great insight into Lisbon and loves her City. She has a unique perspective on sharing Lisbon with her clients. I very much appreciated her company and the sights she chose for me. I give her a 5* ratingGreat tour with Sonia

Gordon🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Silvia)

21 February 2025

Sylvia hosted my family and me for a food tour in Lisbon. The words that we used to describe her at breakfast the next day were delightful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, captivating, lovely and many more superlative adjectives. The places she took us to are the types of places we love to go to but would never find them on our own in a million years. The food served was truly amazing with lots of variety. At each restaurant we visited Sylvia told the story of why she chose this one and with each dish she told it's story. I would unhesitantly recommend you engage Sylvia for your food tour of Lisbon. Do it now before she gets too busy to accommodate you!

Charlotte🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

17 February 2025

Sónia was so kind and took us through an amazing tour of Portugal. She helped us have authentic Portugal meals. All delicious! Had an amazing time. Would highly recommend it. Review

Lindsey

(About local Sónia)

13 February 2025

Sónia was an amazing tour guide with lots of knowledge and factoids about Lisbon and Portugal. It was wonderful to see Lisbon by foot and experience the food delicacies. We took our two boys (11 yo & 3 yo) on the food tour and although adventures eaters, didn't partake in about half of the foods or in the alcohol tastings. We thoroughly enjoyed Sónia and she was wonderful with the boys, this tour would have been better if their was a discounted rate for kids. I'm glad we did the tour as a family, but the price-value rating is low for having to pay full price for kids.Wonderful Family Portugal Food Experience!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local David)

7 February 2025

We had a fantastic tour of Lisbon thanks to David. His knowledge of the city and it's history is amazing. All of that and he is just a really nice guy. Thanks David! Best tour ever!

Katharine

(About local Sónia)

6 February 2025

Sónia was a fantastic tour guide for our Ten Tastings of Lisbon. She is friendly and knowledgeable. Her English is excellent. She is well travelled herself and knows how to cater to tourist’s needs. We loved all the food selections and the intimate, historical details we learned about Lisbon’s neighborhoods. I highly recommend her tour!Stellar experience

Unknown

(About local Luis)

31 January 2025

My wife and I spent a full day with Luis visiting Fatima, Nazare, and Obidos. Luis has a warm and engaging personality, and he made us feel welcome from the start. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Portugal, including its history and culture, and he is articulate and eloquent in sharing his knowledge. His English is excellent, and he also speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish. He was sensitive to our needs and he customized the tour to our preferences. He gave us 9 1/2 hours, over and above the promised 8. In addition he gave us valuable advice to help us plan the remainder of or vacation. Without reservation we both give him our highest recommendation. You will not be disappointed if you book a tour with Luis!Fatima, Nazare and Obidos tour with Luis

Louisa🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local David)

30 January 2025

We booked a half day walking tour with David. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided us with an interesting history of Lisbon. The pace of the tour was well calibrated. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks David!A wonderful way to discover Lisbon

mss🇺🇸 United States

(About local Silvia)

30 January 2025

We took a food tour with Silvia in January 2025. She did a fantastic tour of showing us the highlights of Portuegese and Lisbon food. It also included a tour of some of the key neighborhoods. Lisbon is hilly and Silvia knew all the tricks about getting around by elevators throughout the city! The food tastings were spot on and delicious. She was very patient with us and took her time explaining the foods and how they were made. Silvia has a delightful personality...my wife and I felt like family. This was a private tour using WithLocals and highly recommend the site and Silvia!Oitstanding Food Tour

Vasanti

(About local Sónia)

26 January 2025

Loved the food and the info about Lisbon that Sonia gave us!Sonia is an amazing host

Vasanti

(About local Sónia)

26 January 2025

Sonia is very knowledgeable and walking around with her while she gave us info about the hidden areas on Lisbon was an awesome experience! Sonia is an amazing guide

Deepa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sónia)

23 January 2025

Sonia was a great guide. Courteous and polite. Very knowledgeable. It was a lovely tour and I enjoyed it a lot. I felt pricing was a bit excess Lisbon walking tour

Carol🇺🇸 United States

(About local David)

22 January 2025

David gave us a a great walking tour with a local perspective on the history culture and sights. Very helpful in giving us the lay of the land and how to navigate around Lisbon. Highly recommend.

Sara

(About local Silvia)

18 January 2025

Our guide Lucia was absolutely lovely and gave us a lot of useful information about Lisbon/history etc. We paid €250 and thought that this was too much for what we had. We enjoyed trying some local chorizo, clams, a custard tart and the local cherry liquor but the price point was way off. Thank you Lucia for a lovely time with you xxFood tour with Lucia

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

17 January 2025

I recently had the pleasure of joining a walking tour of Lisbon with Luis Peña, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences I've had while traveling. Our guide, Luis, was nothing short of fantastic. His passion for the city was infectious, and he brought Lisbon's rich history to life with engaging stories and fascinating anecdotes. From the moment we started, Luis’ warmth and enthusiasm made everyone feel welcome. He expertly navigated us through the charming streets, revealing hidden gems and local favorites that we never would have discovered on our own. His knowledge of Lisbon's culture, architecture, and traditions was impressive, and he answered all our questions with patience and depth. Luis also provided valuable guidance for other sites to visit during our stay in Portugal. I would highly recommend Luis.Fantastic Tour with Luis Pena

Andri🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local David)

16 January 2025

Excellent tour of downtown Lisabon.

Emma

(About local Silvia)

12 January 2025

We had a wonderful time with Silvia. Covering the gastronomy and history of Lisbon and Portugal, Silvia was a fountain of knowledge, extremely welcoming, kind and helpful and a pleasure to spend time with. This is the way to see what Lisbon is really like!An experience to make memories

Cathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

5 January 2025

Sonia was the best! In addition to the great places and foods Sonia selected for our tour she provided us with information on the history and food culture of Lisbon. I would highly recommend doing a tour with Sonia.Great experience with Sonia!

Amy

(About local Sónia)

5 January 2025

Sonia was awesome! Highly recommend. Very friendly and knowledgeable. She was prompt and flexible. I took my three young adult sons and they thought she was great also. We had a list of questions for her about the culture and she answered them all with a smile! Take her tour! Best tour I’ve had in a long time!

Maren

(About local David)

5 January 2025

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Tour durch die Altstadt Lissabons! Super, dass sie in unserer eigenen Sprache stattfinden konnte und trotzdem so authentisch war. David hat uns einige Insider-Tricks gezeigt, wie man schneller in die höher gelegenen Viertel kommt - das hätten wir ohne ihn nie herausgefunden. Außerdem hat er ein unglaubliches Detail-Wissen, was man merkt, wenn man gezielt Fragen stellt. Auch die Tipps, die er uns gegeben hat bez. Besichtigungen waren sehr hilfreich! Er hat uns hinterher auch die interessanten Bilder geschickt, die er uns unterwegs gezeigt hat, sowie diverse Links. Vielen Dank!Netter Guide mit viel Insider-Wissen

Beverly

(About local Sónia)

4 January 2025

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We did a food tour with Sonia and had a wonderful experience. Sonia couples the food walking tour with lots of history of her native Lisbon. She is an interesting and engaging speaker and we had a lot of fun throughout our tour. She was exceptional at meeting my special dietary needs (vegetarian/pescatarian - no shellfish) and provided us with a delicious and delightful experience. If you are looking for a tour with plenty of opportunity for learning about Lisbon and discussion, I highly recommend Sonia!Fabulous!

Jennifer

(About local David)

4 January 2025

Our walking tour with David was great! David’s knowledge of Lisbon, Portugal, and frankly world history as it relates to Portugal, was off the charts. He provided us with some great tips relative to navigating the steep hills connecting the neighborhoods (wished we’d known that BEFORE we trudged one of the hills!) and some great tips overall. He even followed up with some great photos and links to restaurants post-tour. This is our first experience using Withlocals and we are very pleased. We will be back! Thank you. Great Tour with David!

Hollie

(About local David)

30 December 2024

David was very accommodating starting off the tour by giving us options to ensure we got what we wanted out of our experience. We then began at a relaxed pace walking through neighbourhoods and areas we would’ve never found by ourselves with the added historical information from David’s extensive knowledge. David was also great in talking openly about what life is like living in Lisbon which we also enjoyed. The length of the tour was ideal ending in LX Factory which we could then explore by ourselves for the afternoon. Friendly and very knowledgeable

4bcqh92n8b🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local David)

28 December 2024

An excellent tour. David was very knowledgeable & took me to restaurants I would never have found by myself. The food & wine was wonderful I very much appreciated David”s tips for getting up the slopes - won’t share here as it’s local knowledge I would highly recommend. Exploring with a local

Claudia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sónia)

25 December 2024

Our time with Sónia was the best. We were a little late, and she was very understanding. She took us to eat where the locals eat and at our pace. And she made it interesting with her history knowledge and fun facts. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend we’ve known for years. We’ll definitely refer Sónia to our friends who visit Lisbon!Sónia is the best

Maarten

(About local David)

23 December 2024

We kregen een zeer mooi stukje van Lissabon te zien dankzij David. De informatie die David meegaf was informatief maar ook luchtig. Het was een zeer fijne ervaring afgesloten met een lekkere, typisch lokale maaltijd. Zeker de moeite om David ook eens te boeken. Vriendelijk en goedlachs

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

20 December 2024

Luis was an exceptional guide for our full-day tour of Nazaré, Fátima, and Óbidos. His knowledge of each location combined with his personal experiences enriched our tour immensely. We particularly appreciated how Luis balanced the tour with both guided exploration and ample time for my husband and me to explore independently, which made the day feel personalized and unhurried. Communication with Luis was excellent from the start. He was responsive and provided clear details before we even met, setting expectations accurately. The itinerary was clearly well-researched, with the timing from pick-up to drop-off being perfectly managed. Without a doubt, this was the best personal tour experience we've had. We would highly recommend Luis to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, engaging, and considerate guide in Portugal. Thank you, Luis, for making our visit so memorable! A wonderful experience!

Ruthie & Aaron🇺🇸 United States

(About local David)

19 December 2024

We had a great time touring Lisbon with David and taking so many great things. He tailored it to our interests and needs (we had a stroller), and we were never rushed. Highly recommend as you explore Lisbon! Thank you!Delicious and interesting