Private Tomar & Sintra Tour from Lisbon

Tomar’s Templar heritage and Sintra’s UNESCO landscape in one full day

Duração

8 Horas

Tipo de Tour

Private

Tamanho

Máx. 8px/Van

Pickup & Drop-off

Lisbon city centre (outside centre on request)

Main highlights

Tomar (Convent of Christ - UNESCO), Sintra historic centre and optional palaces

Price

From 350€ per private vehicle (see pricing below)

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Tour Overview

This private Tomar Convent of Christ tour from Lisbon is designed for travellers who want to explore Portugal’s most important Templar monument and combine it with the UNESCO cultural landscape of Sintra—comfortably and without sharing the experience with other groups.

In Tomar, you’ll visit the Convent of Christ (Convento de Cristo), a UNESCO World Heritage Site closely linked to the Templar Knights and the Order of Christ. In Sintra, you’ll experience a completely different atmosphere: romantic architecture, historic palaces and lush hills, with flexibility to adapt the visit to your interests and timing.

Why travellers choose this private Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais tour

Combines the Tomar Convent of Christ with Sintra’s UNESCO-listed landscape
Fully private format: your pace, your priorities
Ideal for history lovers, couples, families and small groups (up to 8px/van)
Pickup and drop-off included in central Lisbon

Sample Itinerary (Flexible)

This is a suggested plan. Exact timing may vary depending on traffic, weather and your preferences.

08:30–09:00 — Pickup at your accommodation (Lisbon city centre)
Visit Tomar and Convent of Christ (UNESCO)
Lunch break (not included; recommendations provided)
Sintra historic centre and optional monuments (based on priorities and tickets)
17:00–17:30 — Return to Lisbon / drop-off

Detalhes

Tomar

We head towards Tomar to visit the Castle and Convento de Cristo. Tomar is part of a grand offer of our first king to the Templar Knights, as a token of gratitude for their aid in the conquest of Moorish lands, and here not only they founded the city but built this intricate complex that served as a sanctuary for the Templars and also for the Order of Christ that followed them. Mixing several styles, from gothic to Manueline, and holding secrets and mysteries like the main altar of the church, the Charola, it’s an attraction that you cannot miss!

Sintra

After Tomar, we continue to Sintra, a charming town set among green hills and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. As we want to present you with a real Portugal, we will go through local and non-tourist paths towards the village of Sintra, a picturesque village with beautiful cobbled streets full of shops and traditional cafés, where you can choose some of its wonderful historical monuments to visit, such as:

Sintra National Palace
Palácio da Pena
Moorish Castle
Quinta da Regaleira
Seteais
Monserrate Palace

The village itself is really worth visiting so that you can feel why Sintra has been considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1995.

Because this is a private tour, we adjust the schedule to your preferences—whether you want more time at the Convent of Christ, more focus on Sintra’s palaces, or a balanced experience.

Incluído

Duração do Tour: 8 horas
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Local driver-guide
Local de embarque / desembarque no seu alojamento no centro de Lisboa (fora do centro de Lisboa sujeito a verificação)
Mandatory insurance
Fuel, tolls and parking costs

Não Incluído

Note: Some Sintra monuments require timed-entry tickets. Advance purchase is recommended.

Tour Prices

Prices are per vehicle (private tour), not per person.

Pickup outside Lisbon city centre is available on request and may require an additional fee (confirmed before booking).

Cancellation of the service less than 24 hours prior to the reservation is non-refundable.

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FAQ

Is this a private Tomar Convent of Christ tour from Lisbon?

Yes. This is a private full-day tour from Lisbon that includes the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ in Tomar, with a private driver-guide and vehicle exclusively for your group (up to 8 people).

How long is the tour?

Approximately 8 hours, including driving time and visits.

What time does the tour start?

Standard pickup is between 08:30 and 09:00 in central Lisbon. Other start times may be arranged on request.

Where is pickup included?

Pickup and drop-off are included for Lisbon city centre accommodations. Pickup outside central
Lisbon is available on request.

What will we visit in Tomar?

The main highlight is the Castle and Convent of Christ (UNESCO), famous for its connection to the Templar Knights and the Order of Christ.

Can we customise the itinerary?

Yes. As this is a private tour, we can adjust how much time you spend in Tomar versus Sintra and help prioritise monuments and viewpoints.

Are entrance tickets included?

No. Entrance tickets and meals are not included.

Can I book as a solo traveller?

Yes. The private tour can be booked for one person; pricing remains per vehicle.

What happens if it rains?

The tour runs year-round. Stops and timing can be adjusted for comfort and safety. Sintra may be cooler or mistier due to its microclimate.

Do you provide child seats?

Child seats are available on request. Please provide the child’s age and weight when booking.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation of the service less than 24 hours prior to the reservation is non-refundable.

Avaliações

We are proud of the feedback we receive from travellers. Guests often mention our knowledgeable driver-guides, smooth organisation, and the unique combination of Tomar’s Convent of Christ and Sintra’s UNESCO charm in one private day tour.

First of all, Kate was a wonderful tour guide. Secondly, the Templar sires we visited were fascinating and beautiful. It was an altogether first rate experience. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in history.

Amazing tour, Kate was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We visited all the sites that we wanted to, and even had lunch in a beautiful little sandwich shop in Tomar. These Yellow Cab private tours seem more expensive, but it was worth every penny as they stepped in last minute when our group tour operator cancelled last minute. I can’t recommend them enough and would only do private tours in the future. Outstanding!!

The most Experienced guides, excelent drivers and absolute the best historien knowledge you can ask for. I am so suprised that I felt I met a new friends for the future on the two days I spent with them. I strongly recomend their servesis, the yellow cab is the best. Thank you Ruigeorge and Katarina for making my stay in Lissabon so nice. Big hugs Stefan Eklund.

This is our second tour with this company. Our first tour was 4 years ago so I think it says something that we came back for a second tour. This time it was me, my husband, and his dad (there wasn't an option for "family" of adults so I guess "couple" +1?) Once again, we did a private tour and again, I think it was the best decision for us. We like having the little bit of wiggle room in terms of pace of sites and not having to wait on anyone else or have anyone else wait on us. We had a wonderful day with Jorge! My husband and his dad enjoyed all the extensive history information and chatting. The sites are beautiful and we had a delicious lunch and even got to pop in a couple of shops along the way around town. My FIL has bad knees and Jorge was sure to check in to make sure everyone was doing okay with the pace we were going at. I highly recommend this tour for the castle and history lovers and having Jorge as your guide!

We had amazing weather so Jorge was able to show us beautiful sights, tell us the history and answer all of our questions regarding the Knights Templar in Tomar. Jorge also shared a side street secret at lunch time of Peri Peri chicken. It was amazing and we shared a lot of conversation. This tour was a highlight of our trip.