Tomar, Portugal

Tomar

A Templar castle and convent above a riverside town.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Tomar

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO site, and its round Templar church painted in gold.
  2. AfternoonWalk along the river Nabão to the Mouchão park with its waterwheel, then the old town's checkerboard streets.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town around the Praça da República.

Day 2

Visit the castle of Almourol on its river island, or Fátima, 30 minutes away.

What to eat

Fatias de Tomar, a sweet made from egg yolks, cooked in a special pot.

Local tips

Make the most of Tomar

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The Festa dos Tabuleiros every four years draws huge crowds.

Best photo spot

The round Templar church inside the Convent of Christ.

Getting there

Trains from Lisbon take about 2 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Almourol Castle on a river island, and Fátima.

Good to know

Visit the convent in the morning; it's large. The town's river park is pleasant for a walk.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Tomar

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Plan your visit

Getting to Tomar

Getting there

  • Lisbon Airport (LIS)110 km away
  • Coimbra65 km away
  • Lisbon115 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Tomar: good to know

Is Tomar worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A Templar castle and convent above a riverside town.

How many days do you need in Tomar?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Tomar?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The Festa dos Tabuleiros every four years draws huge crowds.

How do you get to Tomar?

The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport (LIS), about 110 km away. Trains from Lisbon take about 2 hours.

What is there to see near Tomar?

Nearby hidden places include Coimbra (67 km), Serra da Estrela (116 km) and Lisbon (116 km).

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