Experience hosted by Luis, Alexandru & other locals
Private Tour
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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.
Check out Castle and Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Get to see a different side of Portugal
Connect with a local & discover their country
What you can expect
Done with Lisbon? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Lisbon on a private Knights Templar day trip to Tomar. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Lisbon to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!
Get ready because at Tomar you’ll see everything about Knights Templar! This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Tomar such as Castle and Convent of Christ, Almourol Castle, Church of Santa Maria do Olival, and many more incredible places that will offer a cultural contrast between Lisbon and Tomar.
By spending a day with a local, you’ll get authentic insights about Portugal. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities even if they are from the same country. But thanks to those differences, they make Portugal a beautiful cultural treasure!
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Portugal, your Portugal!
Choose your local
Get to know these 18 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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.
Meeting point
You will be picked up anywhere in Lisbon. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Chuck🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 May 2025
Great Tour
Erin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
3 September 2022
Perfect 10/10
Andrew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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.
Koen🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
29 July 2025
Veerle is een hele fijne gids om Lissabon te leren kennen. Ze weet enorm veel van de stad, kent de leuke binnenwegen, geeft veel goeie tips voor de andere dagen (goeie restaurantjes, winkels,...) . Echt een aanrader. Wij waren er met onze 2 tiener kids (13 & 15) en ook zij vonden het heel leuk. Leuke en leerrijke rondleiding met topgids
Mark
(About local )
28 July 2025
David was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon and Portugal and shared tons of great and insightful information. He moved at a reasonable pace and did not rush the tour. He was very thoughtful in answering our questions and he also gave us some great tips for the rest of our stay (which we used!). He was even kind enough to allow us to message him during our remaining time in Lisbon and was quick to answer! We really enjoyed our time with David and would highly recommend him if you want a great walking tour of Lisbon!An amazing and thorough tour
Frances D🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 July 2025
I did my research and read up on all the many With Locals guides, determining David might be a most accommodating, experienced and intelligent host, and yes, he definitely was, kept our active, love-to-walk group of four adults on a wonderful route, engaging us both by expertly framing our stops/time (and teaching us most helpful navigation hacks) and responding to our ideas/questions and needs. In brief: we wanted city/neighborhood history AND corresponding visual and culinary stops, so he made time for views and both a sweet treat and a most delightful lunch. We truly did not know or cared if our time would end as the day spent with David felt more like being with a college friend you knew lived in Lisbon touring with you than a newly-met friend! Please feel comfortable sharing with David what you are interested in doing/seeing - and bonus is that at tour's end, he remembered our questions, sent follow-up info with suggestions for additional adventures and how to get it done on your own! Obrigata, David!David Delights in Sharing Porto
Joyce🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 July 2025
We spent the day with Luis visiting Sintra and Cascais. Luis is a historian, and shared with us in detail the Portuguese history and all of the sites in this region. I highly recommend Luis as your tour guide.Exceptional
Benedikt
(About local )
26 July 2025
Wir hatten David einen Vormittag mit unserer 2 jährigen Tochter angefragt und unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen.
Neben Geschichte über Lissabon haben wir auch viel über Portugal früher und heute erfahren. David hat uns so geschickt durch die Stadt geführt dass wir den Kinderwagen nocht einmal tragen mussten.
Er hat uns kleine Geschäfte gezeigt an denen wir achtlos vorbeigeloffen wären und Tipps für den weiteren Aufenthalt gegeben die wirklich genial waren.
Auch etwas extra Zeit war drinnen wenn unsere Tochter mal Tauben fangen versuchte.
Es war eine super Entscheidung die Tour zu buchen und wir können es nur empfehlen.Toll für klein und groß
Brett🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 July 2025
We did the tastings tour with David on the afternoon we arrived in Lisbon. Our flight was a little delayed, and David was fine to push our start time back a half hour. We loved the time we spent with him! He gave us some great knowledge about Lisbon, and we got to try a few different items. He gave us the history on many of the drinks and foods we had, and that was awesome. He also gave us the names of some restaurants and bakeries to try, and some tips on how to get around the hills - we definitely used some of his info! He was in no rush, and our tour went over the two hours. It was definitely like walking around with a friend. Great experience!Like walking around Lisbon with a friend!
Anoep🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
26 July 2025
We had a lovely time being guided by Veerle through Lisbon. She will tell you a lot about the past and present - adjusted to the subjects you want to know more about. I do think it’s expensive but it was worth it for me because it was in Dutch which was easier to understand for my kid. Veerle is very knowledgeable.
Reinhold🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
26 July 2025
The tour with Sónia was a delightful and interesting experience. She is the perfect guide: friendly, experienced, intellectual, open, spontanuous, humorous. A real pleasure to meet.
Best ReinholdWonderful Tour with Sónia
Dana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 July 2025
Henrique was an incredibly knowledgeable guide. He knows the city intimately and is a fountain of knowledge about history. His enthusiasm and deep understanding for the area created a deeper curiosity about Portugal for us than when we arrived. We see Lisbon with new eyes and a more wholistic understanding of its place in European and world history. Plus, he has great restaurant recommendations. Tours with locals always has the best guides, and Henrique is the best of the best. A Brilliant Experience
Oliver🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
25 July 2025
David hat uns einen tollen kulinarischen Einblick von Lissabon gegeben. Er wusste jede Frage zu beantworten und noch viel mehr!
Der Preis kam mir insgesamt für Portugal doch eher hoch vor. Die Erfahrung war trotzdem sehr positiv. Danke, David! Empfohlen!
Marina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
24 July 2025
Wir hatten heute das Vergnügen, die Stadt mit Louis zu erkunden.
Auch wenn unsere Teenies erst alle skeptisch waren, konnte uns Luis mit seiner Art alle begeistern.
Es sind keinerlei Fragen offen geblieben, auf alle Wünsche wurde Rücksicht genommen, die Zeit verging wie im Flug.
Eine klare Weiterempfehlung! Einfach super
David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
24 July 2025
This tour was so good! Sonia is warm, friendly, engaging and very competent. She took us to some great places at a nice pace and told us bits of history and stories along the way. We would never have found some of the places and it felt like we were going to “locals” places. Wonderful, wonderful tour. Thank you Sonia!Brilliant tour
Tommy🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
24 July 2025
Gezellig gezelschap en weet qua historie alle antwoorden op je vragenhistoricus!
Isabel
(About local )
23 July 2025
Very interesting tour. Luis had a lot to tell and the food was great!Great guide!
Julie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 July 2025
Just to be clear, we were scheduled with Silvia, but she had to cancel and hooked us up with Antonio and he was amazing!! We had a wonderful food tour of Lisbon and ate/drank so much and got to see it all.
We started up at the top and worked our way down, so the walk was easy. He had great tips besides just the food and I would highly recommend Antonio to anyone who wants an amazing introduction to Lisbon!Silvia had to cancel, we went with Antonio
mieke
(About local )
23 July 2025
Veerle was een geweldige dame die ons een hele voormiddag heeft meegenomen door Lissabon. Ze deelde geschiedenis, leuke winkeltjes, toffe weetjes, streetart, resto-tips, ....en dat allemaal op een hele aangename manier om naar te luisteren. Zeker aanrader voor de Nederlandstalige toeristen. Topgids! Veerle
Jacklin 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
23 July 2025
David hat uns einen wunderschönen Tag und Eindruck von Lissabon ermöglicht. Er ist auf unsere Wünsche und Fragen, sehr gut eingegangen und hat jede Menge tolle Tipps und Links mit uns geteilt. Es war toll die Stadt mit David erkunden zu dürfen. Ich kann diese Stadtführung mit David bestens weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank David !Super Stadtführung - genau was wir wollten
Dan and Becca🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 July 2025
Had a great visit with Tiago to Fatima and Obidos in July 2025....He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and very kind throughout the day-long journey. As a visitor with some existing background knowledge of Portugal in advance of our travel, I was grateful that Tiago went beyond explaining the "what" of what we were seeing and dove deeper into exploring the "why" from a historical and cultural perspective. This was our first time ever traveling with a personal tour guide, and we were a little apprehensive that we would feel rushed and/or simply received a "pre-packaged" experience....not the case with Tiago! He tailored the day to our very specific interests, and the whole experience felt extremely relaxed and personal....we'd recommend him without hesitation!!! Great Experience!
Miriam🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
21 July 2025
Veerle vertelt een hoop over de stad, weet veel, houdt van de stad en de Portugezen. Geweldig!
Diane🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 July 2025
David was so personable and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him walking through the streets of Lisboa. The food and drink tastings were varied and delicious. If you're looking for something other than a group tour with 30 other people, David will provide that personal touch you will truly appreciate. Best food tour in Lisbon
Steven
(About local )
20 July 2025
Passion for his home and history, Henrique tapped in to our interests and lead us through Lisbon giving details about points of interest that we could only get from someone who grew up and has lived the city. He has a deep and comprehensive understanding of the city and region’s history and development. Would do it again!Compassionate Guide
TODD🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 July 2025
We've been on many guided tours and this was easily our favorite. Henrique had the perfect walking tour mapped out as we walked from one district to the next. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly which made this tour so special. We walked through all the neighborhoods and received incredible history lessons along the way. The stop in the Alfama at the little store for a "refreshment" was well-thought and very special. We highly recommend Henrique and any tours he offers. Thanks again for everything!Local, friendly historical expert
Mary
(About local )
20 July 2025
Francisco brought us to some amazing stops. The beaches were gorgeous and there was a good mix of historical information and sites as well. He was thoughtful and kind and let us take our time to take in the beauty of each stop. He found us a local restaurant in a fishing village where we chose our own fish for them to prepare for us. I highly recommend this tour. It was nice to get out of the city.Highly recommend this tour
Janine🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
18 July 2025
Ich hatte eine Städtetour in Lissabon mit David gebucht, doch durch eine Doppelbuchung über Viator kam es leider zu einer Überschneidung. David hat diese Ausnahmesituation aber absolut souverän, sympathisch und sehr engagiert gemeistert. Der Kontakt war durchgehend angenehm und professionell – man hat gemerkt, wie wichtig es ihm war, eine gute Lösung zu finden. Mit Lúcia hat er kurzfristig eine tolle Vertretung organisiert. Die Tour war spannend, sympathisch geführt und sehr informativ. Ich bin absolut zufrieden und kann David uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen!
holly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 July 2025
Miguel was so great! Easy to communicate with, super knowledgeable and beyond helpful! Highly recommend! It’s like touring around with your best bud!!AMAZING!
Bhavana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 July 2025
Luis was such an amazing host. He was courteous and gave us an overview of the itinerary. He made sure the sequence of our itinerary and timings were so we avoided most of the crowds. He was flexible so my daughters has more beach time at Cascais. His knowledge of history and his storytelling was excellent. Our visit of Sintra and Pena palace was augmented by his immense knowledge. Highly recommend him!An incredible day with Luis
Falk🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
15 July 2025
Wir hatten eine private Tour für unsere Familie gebucht. David hat sich voll auf uns, unsere Interessen und Bedürfnisse eingerichtet und hatte viel zu erzählen und uns zudem mit wertvollen Tipps für unseren weiteren Aufenthalt versorgt. Es war ein wunderbarer Tag, vielen Dank, David!Individuell
Katie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 July 2025
Alexandra was amazing! She accommodated our large group with a custom day trip to Sintra. She was kind, knowledgeable, and even provided us with a lunch reservation and a few other fun pit-stops. She was patient with our kids, and helped us discover the rich history behind Sintra. I would book with her again in a heartbeat, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great guide! Amazing day trip to Sintra!
Daniela
(About local )
14 July 2025
Very interesting, the guide was very smart, patient and informative.Very Interesting
christy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 July 2025
Joao is an absolute amazing tour guide. He met us on time, in fact he was early. Took us around Lisbon and showed us secrets to avoid the hills. We went west to east and down to “ the valley” and learned about the history of Lisbon. He is very knowledgeable and his English is perfect. I would recommend him to anyone coming for a visit to Lisbon. Well deserved 5 stars
Sonya🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
8 July 2025
Das war unsere erste Erfahrung mit withlocals und wir fanden es super! Wir haben 3 tolle Stunden mit David in Lissabon verbracht. Er hat uns auf entspannte und sympathische Art sehr viel Wissen vermittelt und alle unsere Fragen beantwortet. Wir haben sehr viele schöne Ecken, auch abseits der Touristenpfade, gesehen und zusätzlich viel Tipps für Lokale , Museen und Geschäfte erhalten. Vielen, vielen Dank David! Ganz tolle Führung!
Kristin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 July 2025
Miguel was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Lots of historical knowledge and good advice about places to go while in Lisbon. He also gave us great recommendations for our visit to Sintra. Great tour guide
Teresa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 July 2025
My husband and I had the most wonderful half day tour with Luis to Sintra this weekend. He is such a nice person, a very good driver, and so knowledgeable. We got so much more out of the tour than we were expecting: a trip to the historical city center of Sintra, a guided tour of the grounds of Quinta Da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and then the coastal drive to Belem, with stops along the way. You can choose which palace(s) you want to see. We had a great time and we could never have done it on our own in that amount of time. He also texted recommendations for restaurants near our hotel in Lisbon. Fantastic Tour With Luis
Teresa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 July 2025
My husband and I had a fantastic tour with Henrique this weekend. He was extremely accommodating and rescheduled our tour for a later time after we had a flight delay. As for the tour, Henrique did a masterful job in presenting Lisbon's rich history and culture. I felt like I was in a Masterclass where I could ask questions, from food, to architecture, to the Holy Roman Empire. He is so kind, and we never felt rushed. Thank you, Henrique!Excellent Tour
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